Rio Tinto has announced a A$180m ($116.9m) investment to commence the Norman Creek access project at the Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland, Australia.
This project is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the mine, which holds approximately half of the declared Amrun ore reserves, around 978 million tonnes (mt).
Construction has begun on essential infrastructure including a 19km haul road, workforce accommodation and a communications tower.
First production from Norman Creek is scheduled for 2027, with the project’s completion expected in 2028.
The Norman Creek project is part of a broader initiative by Rio Tinto to bolster its bauxite operations.
Rio Tinto Pacific Operations Aluminium managing director Armando Torres said: “Norman Creek is another important step in securing the long-term future of our Weipa operations, and the benefits that mining brings to…
