Mining
Our iron ore operations in the Pilbara are fully managed by Rio Tinto. We operate and maintain all mining, rail, power and port facilities on behalf of the asset owners: Hamersley Iron (Rio Tinto: 100 per cent) and Robe River (Rio Tinto: 53 per cent).
For an overview of the mining process used in the Pilbara, please view this process diagram.
Explore Rio Tinto's iron ore mining operations in the Pilbara using the interactive map below.
Brockman
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Nammuldi
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Mount Tom Price
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Marandoo
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Mesa A / Warramboo
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Mesa J
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Paraburdoo
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Channar
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Eastern Range
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West Angelas
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Yandicoogina
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Hope Downs
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Latest media releases
- 30 August 2010
Rio Tinto approves US$1.6 billion investment in Hope Downs 4 mine - 04 August 2010
Rio Tinto to invest additional US$790 million in expansion of Pilbara capacity to 330 Mtpa - 03 August 2010
Rio Tinto to invest US$170m for the next stage of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea