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Rio opens 16th iron ore mine

Mining giant Rio Tinto (LN:RIO) has officially opened the US$338 million Silvergrass iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, becoming the 16th operation in its iron ore portfolio.

The Silvergrass mine is set to add 10 million tonnes per annum to Rio’s production capacity

The Silvergrass mine is set to add 10 million tonnes per annum to Rio’s production capacity

Full commissioning of the mine, a brownfield expansion, is expected before the end of 2017, with the mine set to add 10 million tonnes per annum to Rio’s production capacity. Silvergrass is located adjacent...

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