Strong Foundation for Growth, Decarbonisation and Shareholder Returns
Setting up Pilbara iron ore
for stronger performance
First train loaded from mobile crushing and screening at Gudai-Darri with first production
from main plant expected for Q2 2022, subject to COVID-19 constraints
Commissioning and ramp up of brownfield mines ongoing, impacted by supply chain quality
issues in particular, Mesa A wet plant
Expect elevated quantities of SP10 until mid-year. Pressures to ease with ramp-up of Gudai-Darri
and replacement mines. SP10 will then decrease in the medium term
Studies being progressed for new mines*: Western Range, Bedded Hill Top and Hope Downs 2
and Brockman Syncline 1. Delivering system capacity alongside RTSPS** initiatives to improve
efficiencies across the network
Modernising agreements across all Traditional Owner partners. Heads of Agreements are
currently being drafted with two Traditional Owner groups to define principles of partnership and
co-management
Sustaining capex unchanged at $1.5bn. Investing to improve asset health and reliability
Expanding our tenure for potential wind and solar sites
*Commissioning from 2025 subject to approvals | **Rio Tinto Safe Production System
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