Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project to create 300 local jobs

Rio Tinto, one of the leading metals and mining conglomerate in the world says that with the beginning of construction of its $2 billion dollar Amrun bauxite project in Far North Queensland, it will create about 300 jobs for the local people.

The company has a target of 20 per cent indigenous employment during the project which is scheduled to be operational by 2019. The company says 300 jobs will be created for aboriginal locals in Weipa on Cape York Peninsula. Rio provides training courses and classes to equip locals with the necessary skills for mining sector under its pre-employment program.

Already a $22 million contract has been awarded to Sodexo to supply camp management services to site.

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Brad Welsh, Manager Community Relations for Rio Tinto Weipa Operations said: 'Businesses bidding for contracts over $1m must complete a Local and Indigenous Participation Plan.'

'Strong partnerships developed with the region's Traditional Owners are essential to the success of the site.'

Rio Tinto announced its 2.6 billion investments in the Amarun project in 2015, which would comprise of a bauxite mine, a refinery and port facilities. Once the project commences production and shipping, it is expected to provide jobs for more than 1000 people.