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
View key data for the Brockman mine.
Nammuldi
View key data for the Nammuldi mine.
Mount Tom Price
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Marandoo
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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
- 08 March 2010
Rio Tinto rail manager Kellie Parker's outstanding achievement - 30 December 2009
Rio Tinto's Yandicoogina becomes first mine in Australia to produce 50 million tonnes a year - 18 December 2009
Rio Tinto awards 200 million mining contract to indigenous joint venture