The heavy-haul line will join Rio Tinto's existing line to Port Hedland at Hope Downs 1 mine and is expected to carry around 15 million tonnes of iron-ore per year. Rio Tinto expects production to begin in the second quarter of 2013.
Pilbara heavy-haul line approved
THE government of Western Australia has approved plans for a 53km rail connection to the joint Rio Tinto/Hancock Prospecting Hope Downs 4 iron-ore mine in the Pilbara region.
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