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McPhee Creek
Hancock Iron Ore's newest greenfield mine, developed to feed and extend the Roy Hill production system.
- Product
- Hematite iron ore
- Location
- Approximately 30 km north of Nullagine and 100 km north of Roy Hill
- Traditional Country
- Nyiyaparli and Palyku regional interests; confirm project-specific access with the operator
- Opened
- First ore June 2026
Site profile
How the operation fits Hancock's iron ore interests.
Operations
The A$840 million project is forecast to produce around 8 Mtpa over an expected 15-year mine life. Primary crushed ore is road-hauled to Roy Hill for processing and blending.
Ownership
Hancock Iron Ore
Automation & technology
McPhee extends an existing processing and logistics platform rather than duplicating a full standalone plant, supported by upgraded all-weather road infrastructure.
Workforce context
The 220-room village is designed for about 200 workers, following a construction program involving one million cubic metres of earthworks and major road upgrades.
Approximate regional coordinates only — not a site entrance, travel or navigation reference.
Financial context
Ownership matters when reading the numbers.
Hancock Prospecting is private and does not publish a complete standalone profit-and-loss statement for McPhee Creek in the same way an ASX-listed operator reports segments. Roy Hill, the former Atlas portfolio and Hope Downs also have different ownership structures.
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Verify the operational detail.
This independent profile was compiled from Hancock Prospecting, Hancock Iron Ore and relevant project information. Facts can change with mine plans, approvals and reporting periods.
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