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Operating · Mine hub
Solomon
A large hematite hub with two ore-processing facilities and one of Australia's most advanced autonomous haulage fleets.
- Product
- Hematite iron ore
- Location
- Hamersley Ranges, Pilbara
- Traditional Country
- Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi Country
- Opened
- First ore 2012
Site profile
How the operation fits Fortescue's system.
Operations
The Solomon Hub combines mine, processing and train-loading infrastructure and connects eastward to Fortescue's 760 km rail system.
Ownership
Fortescue-operated
Automation & technology
Fortescue says more than 80% of Solomon haul trucks operate autonomously. A 440 MW solar farm and expanded electrical reticulation are under construction.
Workforce context
Autonomy shifts work toward control, systems, maintenance and field support while conventional mining, processing and shutdown roles remain essential.
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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 Solomon as a standalone business. Use the parent profile for FY2026 earnings, cash flow, dividends and the live ASX market link.
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This independent profile was compiled from Fortescue's official operational and project information. Facts can change with mine plans, approvals and reporting periods.
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