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Robe Valley
A western Pilbara operation comprising Mesa A and Mesa J and closely connected to the community of Pannawonica.
- Product
- Robe Valley iron ore
- Location
- Near Pannawonica, approximately 200 km south-west of Karratha
- Traditional Country
- Robe River Kuruma Country
- Opened / timing
- Robe River operations began 1972
Site profile
How the operation fits Rio Tinto's Pilbara system.
Operations
The mesas feed the Robe Valley product stream and connect by rail to the Cape Lambert export system.
Ownership
Robe River Joint Venture: Rio Tinto 53%, Mitsui 33%, Nippon Steel 14%
Automation & technology
Mine planning, processing and AutoHaul rail integration connect the geographically distinct mesas to the wider Pilbara network.
Workforce context
Robe Valley supports both residential employment around Pannawonica and FIFO roles across operations, maintenance and sustaining work.
Approximate regional coordinates only — not a site entrance, travel or navigation reference.
Financial context
Mine-level P&L is not publicly separated.
Rio Tinto reports Group and commodity-level performance but does not provide a complete profit-and-loss statement for Robe Valley as a standalone business. Use the parent profile for current earnings, cash-flow and live ASX context.
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