Area C mine
Iron ore mine in Western Australia
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The Area C mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 92 kilometres west-north-west of Newman. The mine is owned by BHP (85%), Itochu (8%) and Mitsui Iron (7%).[1]
  Area C mine Location in Western Australia | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Shire of East Pilbara, Pilbara |
| State | Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 22°55′12″S 118°58′28″E |
| Production | |
| Products | Iron ore |
| Production | 63 million tonnes |
| Financial year | 2021 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Owner | |
| Company | BHP (85%) Itochu (8%) Mitsui Iron (7%) |
| Website | www.bhp.com |
The Area C mine is part of the Mount Goldsworthy joint venture, together with the Yarrie and Nimingarra mines.
Overview
The Area C mine was officially opened on 30 October 2003 by Premier Geoff Gallop, but ore had been railed from the mine to the port since 16 August.[2][3] However, bulk samples of the ore had been mined and sent to customers since late 2001.[4] The mine was initially scheduled to produce 15 million tonnes of iron ore annually.[5]
Ore from Area C is transported by rail to Port Hedland on the Mount Newman railway line.[6]
The mine was operated by HWE Mining.[7] In September 2011, BHP Billiton brought operations in house.[8][9]