Facilitated by two non-binding MoUs, the initiative covers joint work at Rio Tinto’s Wunbye deposit and processing BHP’s Yandi ore at the former’s wet plants.

Rio Tinto reported last week 2025 iron ore production of 327.3 million metric tons extracted from its flagship Pilbara mines.

The Pilbara may be best known for its iron ore riches but it holds many underexplored regions with gold, lithium ... Read More The post The Pilbara is an iron ore powerhouse but other riches lurk ...

The Pilbara is renowned for its iron ore, which accounts for over half of Australia’s $230 billion resources export industry. Yet, the region's geological diversity suggests there is much more than ...

The Australian Conservation Foundation says tens of thousands of hectares of land were approved for clearing last year, double that of 2024, putting already endangered species at further risk.

Recent analyses indicate that the Pilbara region may contain approximately 55 billion tonnes of iron ore with over 60% iron content, valued at nearly $6 trillion at current market prices. Such a ...

Pilbara Ports has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the Dampier Link Bridge as upgrade works continue to ...

Pilbara Ports delivered a monthly throughput of 71.2 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2025 – the highest December on record ...

Rio Tinto has been investing in metals such as copper and lithium, seeking to lessen its reliance on steelmaking commodity iron ore for the bulk of its profits. It expects demand ...

Major miner Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) reported total spending of AU$10.3 billion with Western Australian suppliers in 2024, marking a new record for the company. The commodities giant ...

Fortescue has commenced construction of its Nullagine Wind Project in the Pilbara, marking a major milestone in the company’s plan to reach its Real Zero target.

An extreme heatwave warning has been issued for two of Australia’s major mining hubs in Western Australia, with scorching ...