
Miners Rio Tinto and BHP Group said today, on March 26, that they resumed operations at some facilities that were stopped because of the cyclone-hit at Australia’s northern coastline over the weekend.
In response to the Bureau of Meteorology report, Rio had suspended its Weipa bauxite operations after cyclone Trevor made landfall.
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However, now mining operations have recommenced and staffs started returning to ports and rail operations in Western Australia, according to a statement by Rio Tinto. In a separate statement, it said operations at its bauxite mine in Weipa, Queensland, have been ramped back up after they closed last Wednesday ahead of the bad weather.
“Rio Tinto Weipa Operations have returned to normal activities with both ports fully operational by Sunday afternoon,” it said in an emailed statement.
Rio also reported that there were no injuries to its employees or contractors because of the cyclone in Weipa.
BHP Group also found no major damage to its iron ore operations, according to Reuters.
“Our employees and contractors have commenced returning to work in preparation for production to recommence. We expect to restart loading ships today with production ramping up over the next few days,” BHP said in a statement.
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