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Eliwana
The cornerstone of Fortescue's Western Hub, designed around an efficient low-profile ore-processing plant.
- Product
- Hematite iron ore
- Location
- Nanutarra region, approximately 140 km west of Solomon
- Traditional Country
- Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Country
- Opened
- Commissioned 2020
Site profile
How the operation fits Fortescue's system.
Operations
The plant can direct-load up to 5,200 tonnes of ore per hour. Eliwana connects to Port Hedland through Fortescue's Western Hub rail extension.
Ownership
Fortescue-operated
Automation & technology
A 120 MWh battery energy storage system and more than 140 km of 220 kV transmission connect Eliwana and Flying Fish to the Pilbara Green Grid.
Workforce context
A comparatively new operation with continuing work across production, fixed plant, rail, electrical infrastructure, renewables and project integration.
Approximate regional coordinates only — not a site entrance, travel or navigation reference.
Financial context
Mine-level P&L is not publicly separated.
Fortescue's public reporting consolidates company and segment performance. It does not provide a complete profit-and-loss statement for Eliwana as a standalone business. Use the parent profile for FY2026 earnings, cash flow, dividends and the live ASX market link.
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