Rio Tinto recently released an update on its mining operations, detailing some remarkable figures for a year that did not start too well for many of its mines. “This was another record-breaking year in the Pilbara, with both quarterly and full year iron ore production and shipments beating previous achievements, as our expansion program continues apace,” said Rio Tinto Chief Executive Tom Albanese. “Across the Group, production has bounced back from the severe weather conditions experienced in the first half which had the biggest impact on Australian iron ore, coal and uranium.” Read More Insights.

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