[SMM Iron & Steel] Rio Tinto Resumes Pilbara Port Operations Following Cyclone Narelle

Published: Apr 1, 2026 11:56

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Rio Tinto officially announced the resumption of its iron ore port operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia on March 30, 2026, after the passage of Tropical Cyclone Narelle. While ship loading at East Intercourse Island, Parker Point, and Cape Lambert B recommenced on March 28, repairs are ongoing at the Cape Lambert A facility, which is expected to return to service in early April. The company estimated that recent weather events, including Cyclone Mitchell in February, have impacted total shipments by approximately 8 million tonnes, though it maintains its annual shipment guidance of 323 to 338 million tonnes for 2026.

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