Impact of rain and flooding across Pilbara iron ore operations ? an update

23 February 2009  

On 17 February Rio Tinto advised the market of a significant impact to its iron ore operations across the western Pilbara region of Western Australia.

This was the result of prolonged heavy rain and subsequent flooding.

While the weather and surface conditions have improved, the event has continued to adversely impact operations.

Recovery and remediation works are continuing and we expect the partial resumption of rail services on Saturday 28 February.

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