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Rio to spend $110M to study Rhodes Ridge

RIO Tinto has moved to safeguard its iron ore future in Western Australia’s Pilbara by progressing the Rhodes Ridge project in the region’s east, with $110 million to be spent on a pre-feasibility study.

 Rio Tinto iron ore CEO Simon Trott in Roebourne Oct 2023

Rio Tinto iron ore CEO Simon Trott in Roebourne Oct 2023

Rhodes Ridge is considered one of the best undeveloped iron ore deposits in the world with resources of 6.8 billion tonnes. Owned 50:50 by Rio Tinto and joint venture partner Wright Prospecting, the...

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