[SMM Iron & Steel] Rio Tinto Brockman Syncline 1 Project on Track for 2027 Production

Published: Apr 7, 2026 17:07

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Rio Tinto confirmed on April 5, 2026, that its Brockman Syncline 1 project in Western Australia remains on track for first production in 2027 following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The $1.3 billion investment includes the construction of a primary crusher and an 18-kilometer conveyor system to link the new mining area to existing processing facilities at Paraburdoo. This expansion is essential for maintaining the company's production profile in the Pilbara, ensuring mining activities can continue into new areas of the orebody until at least 2032.

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