28th Apr 2005 09:28
Rio Tinto PLC28 April 2005 Rio Tinto to increase iron ore mine capacity Rio Tinto has committed US$290 million to further expand existing Hamersley Iron(Rio Tinto 100 per cent) mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The expansion of the Tom Price and Marandoo mines and the construction of newmine capacity at Nammuldi, which is adjacent to the existing Brockman operation,is expected to commence progressive commissioning from early 2006, pendingreceipt of all necessary government approvals. These projects will add 15million tonnes per annum to Hamersley Iron's mine capacity for at least threeyears. Sam Walsh, chief executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore, said, "The projects willfurther strengthen Hamersley's production capabilities. The additional capacitywill ensure Hamersley is well positioned for the continued growth of theinternational iron ore market in the coming years." For further information, please contact: LONDON AUSTRALIA Media Relations Media RelationsLisa Cullimore Ian HeadOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2305 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3620Mobile: +44 (0) 7730 418 385 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 360 101 Investor Relations Investor RelationsNigel Jones Dave SkinnerOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2401 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3628Mobile: +44 (0) 7917 227365 Mobile: +61 (0) 408 335 309Richard Brimelow Susie CreswellOffice: +44 (0) 20 7753 2326 Office: +61 (0) 3 9283 3639Mobile: +44 (0) 7753 783 825 Mobile: +61 (0) 418 933 792 Website: www.riotinto.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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