West Angelas
| Location | 110km from Newman, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Operation | Open pit operation with site-based processing facilities |
| Working arrangements | Fly-in / fly-out roster |
| Capacity | 29.5 million tonnes total railout per annum |
| Products | Pilbara Blend Lump and Fines |
| Geology | Marra Mamba Bedded Iron Deposit |
| First year of operation | 2002 |
| Ownership | West Angelas is owned by Robe River Iron Associates of which Rio Tinto has a 53 percent operating interest. |
| Assets |
Mobile fleet: Crushing and screening plant. Train loadout capability. Relaimer and stacker. |
| Local government | Shire of Ashburton http://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/ |
Latest media releases
- 19 June 2013
Rio Tinto celebrates new comprehensive land use agreement with Traditional Owners in the Pilbara - 21 May 2013
Rio Tinto welcomes first resident into new Jingarri Estate in Karratha - 07 May 2013
Rio Tinto welcomes first Aboriginal trainee's transition to permanent Emergency Management position in the Pilbara
