18 Jan 2019 / Pilbara, West Australia
Rio Tinto's exports of iron ore have been disrupted after a fire last week at one of its ports on the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region. The company has declared 'force majeure' on affected customers.
The fire, on 10 January, broke out at Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert Port near Karratha, causing damage to a part of the plant that separates its Robe Valley lump and fine products.
The full impact of the damage is being assessed. The fire has not affected any shipments of Rio Tinto's premium iron ore product, the 'Pilbara blend'.
No one was injured in the blaze. An investigation has been launched into its cause.
For further details and updates, or information about operations at Australian ports, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]
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