Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton sign binding agreements on iron ore production JV

Southern Ports set nine records this year, with standout imports being caustic soda and fertiliser, and spodumene exports hitting a fourth consecutive record.

The Western Australian government will invest AU$22 million to expand Kwinana Bulk Jetty’s capacity and improve logistics infrastructure and planning.

Western Australia will get a heavy haul rail collaboration centre and a rolling stock manufacturing base, supporting the iron ore industry.

Rio Tinto reported a 14% increase in net profit to US$ 5.8 billion for the first half of 2024.

Rio Tinto marks a milestone with the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of Pilbara iron ore from Dampier Port to China Baowu Steel Group.

Rio Tinto’s investment in Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project is approved, enabling co-development of the infrastructure projects.