On 24 May 2020 activities related to Rio Tinto’s development of its Brockman 4 mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia resulted in the destruction of rockshelters (known as Juukan 1 and Juukan 2) on the land of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people (PKKP). SAGUENAY, Canada – Rio Tinto is investing $8.4 million to expand the recycling capacity of its aluminium operations in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, to offer rolled product customers in North America a new, sustainable solution combining low-carbon and recycled aluminium. Brockman weather, Gascoyne, WA - 7-day weather forecast and current temperature and Carnarvon weather radar The Greater Brockman mines are 4 operating iron ore mines located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 60 kilometres north-west of Tom Price. Processed ore is transported from Tom Price mine via the existing Rio Tinto railway network to existing Rio Tinto port facilities located at Cape Lambert and Dampier. Pilbara, Western Australia. The mine, which cost US$1.520 billion to build, was initially scheduled to produce 22 million tonnes annually, with a doubling of capacity planned by 2012, to help achieve Rio Tinto's goal of raising iron ore production from the Pilbara from 220 million tonnes annually (as of 2010) to 330 million. Rio Tinto: Brockman 4 Project October 2007 to December 2009. The mine's workforce is on a fly-in fly-out roster. The Brockman 4 mine is designed to produce 22mtpa, with an operational lifespan of 20 years. The expansion will increase the production capacity of Rio Tinto in Pilbara region from 220mtpa to 283mtpa by 2013. ... then said they were held on site at Brockman 4. The Brockman 4 mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-west of Tom Price. [9], As of 2013[update] the ore body is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) long and up to 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) wide, comprising the hills to the south of the Boolgeeda Creek Valley. Abstract. In 2013, the state government had granted approval of plans to destroy the Juukan Gorge caves in order for Rio Tinto to expand its Brockman 4 mine. Brockman 4 is one of the most significant mining construction sites in Australia, representing a $1.5 billion investment for global mining giant Rio Tinto. Survey Group supplied surveying services to a multitude of clients including: NRW Holdings. [12] Rio Tinto allocated a further A$1.24 billion in early December 2010, to expand the mine as well as develop its Western Turner Syncline project, with the aim of increasing the Pilbara production to 283 million tonnes per annum by late 2013. Mr. Rio Tinto has confirmed no one was injured in the incident. Work roster and conditions are excellent. 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Mining giant Rio Tinto has apologised to traditional owners in Western Australia’s north after destroying a significant indigenous site dating back 46,000 years, saying it is urgently reviewing plans for other sites in the area. Rio Tinto Expands Aluminum Recycling Capacity at Laterrière Plant. It has also revived memories from October 2012 when a truck driver at Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Super Pit gold mine rolled a 793c haul truck onto its side. [7], The Hamersley Range, where the mine is located, is, with 80% of all identified iron ore reserves in Australia, one of the major iron ore provinces in the world. The expansion in the Brockman 4 mine will be part of Rio Tinto's aim of increasing its Pilbara production rate to 330 million tonnes a year by 2015. Nevermind. It is understood the driver of the light vehicle was performing maintenance on the haul truck on the morning of 21 November, at the Brockman 4 iron ore mine near Tom Price, when he ran over his own vehicle. Brockman 4 is a large iron ore deposit hosted by the Brockman Iron Formation in the Pilbara region and is mined by Rio Tinto Iron Ore. Drilling is mainly by the reverse circulation method and samples are taken at 2 m intervals using a rotary cone splitter or historically by riffle splitter. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), Live: NSW Premier to make 'final call' about Christmas on Wednesday, Sydney coronavirus cluster grows, 15 new infections recorded, Victorian quarantine inquiry finds hotel security was an 'orphan' with nobody taking responsibility, Gyms, bars and cafes across Sydney visited by COVID-19 cases, These experts say 'science was silenced' in the US and Europe. The mine, which cost US$1.520 billion to build, was initially scheduled to produce 22 million tonnes annually,[2] with a doubling of capacity planned by 2012, to help achieve Rio Tinto's goal of raising iron ore production from the Pilbara from 220 million tonnes annually (as of 2010) to 330 million. Rio Tinto chief executive, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, said the company reviewed four possible options for the design of the Brockman 4 mine pit in … SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has apologised for the confusion for incoming travellers from NSW, NSW residents with COVID symptoms are urged to get tested and warned not to think outbreak is "just a Northern Beaches issue", A report into Victoria's botched hotel quarantine program has been unable to determine who commissioned the use of private security, Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. Brockman 4 was estimated to have a mine life of 20 years. For any questions or enquiries, please fill out the form bellow, we’ll quickly get back to you. Brockman 4 Open Pit Mine is located 55 km NW from Tom Price, Western Australia, Australia. Jamie Seden | Perth, Australia | Operator at Rio Tinto - Brockman 4 | 5 connections | View Jamie's homepage, profile, activity, articles Credit: AAP. The ore is processed on site in the plant to produce lump (<31.5mm, >6mm) and fines (<6mm) product. Learn more today with Rio Tinto. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Rio Tinto says there is a ''deficit of trust'' between it and traditional owners, and it is not underestimating the challenge to repair it. Rio Tinto has unreservedly apologised to the PKKP for that destruction. The production rate in Pilbara is expected to rise to 330mtpa by 2015. B4 camp includes a swimming pool, fitness centre and wet mess facility. The coroner wants to make sure it doesn't happen again, Australia will still be in the dog house with China next year. Ms Niven also admitted she had never been to the Brockman 4 mine, only offered to meet the PKKP after the group had handed its submission to the inquiry and Rio Tinto… Rio Tinto has taken action against its CEO after the company blew up two ancient rock shelters in WA. [5][6] A government Inquiry was established to investigate the incident on 11 June 2020. A total of $1.24bn was apportioned by Rio Tinto in December 2010 to expand Brockman 4 and develop Western Turner Syncline iron ore project. The expansion would make B4 Rio Tinto's second-largest mine in the Pilbara. Flights are direct to site. File image. [8], Brockman 4 is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the Brockman 2 mine. The driver was not injured in that incident, but the truck was significantly damaged. The RMF's Responsible Mining Index 2020 found that many mining companies had failed to commit to leave World Heritage Sites unmined and to respect other protected areas. 3.4.1 Maintain as-built dump designs in Vulcan that include a 3D plan showing approximate locations and volumes of BS. [3][4] The mine is serviced by the Boolgeeda Airport. "The ongoing internal investigation will seek to identify measures to ensure such incidents are avoided in the future.". Permanent Rio Tinto … 3.4.3 Ensure that monthly face pick-up surveys are conducted on all active BS waste dumps "In 2013, Ministerial consent was granted to allow Rio Tinto to conduct activity at the Brockman 4 mine that would impact Juukan 1 and Juukan 2 rock shelters," the spokesperson said. Rio Tinto says it has ‘taken accountability’ for destruction of 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site. Stockpiled ore is loaded onto rail and then transported to the coast through the Hamersley & Robe River railway, where it is loaded onto ships.[10]. Rio Tinto says it is investigating an incident involving a loaded haul truck and a stationary light vehicle in Western Australia's Pilbara. Across Australia, major iron ore miners including Rio, BHP, and FMG are moving towards automated technology on their sites. "DMIRS officers have attended the scene and are making enquiries," director of mines safety Andrew Chaplyn said. In May 2020, Rio Tinto achieved notoriety for its blasting of archaeologically highly significant and also culturally sensitive Australian Aboriginal sacred sites in Juukan Gorge order to expand Brockman 4. Rio Tinto is seeking to expand its Brockman 4 mine site in the Pilbara by about 2567ha to extend its development area. 1. [1] The mine, located near the existing Brockman mine, was opened in 2010. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) said it was aware of the incident. Operator (Current Employee) - Brockman 4 near Tom Price FIFO - 13 December 2014. Data Access Keep me signed in. Rio Tinto has confirmed it is investigating an incident at a Pilbara mine site after a maintenance worker reportedly ran over his own vehicle with a loaded haul truck. [11] It was officially opened on 2 September 2010. It is an embarrassing safety breach for the mining giant and comes after BHP's runaway train disaster last year when a handbrake was applied to the wrong train. Brockman 4 is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the Brockman 2 mine. It should not be confused with Rio Tinto's Brockman 4 mine, also in the area.. You gotta park between the yellow lines or your car could be hit! Electrical Maintainer Brockman 4 (FIFO) About the role We are looking for an Electrical Maintainer to support the Brockman 4 Electrical Fixed Plant Maintenance team and to provide safe and efficient electrical maintenance, repairs and fault finding to our assets.The role is a great opportunity for a safety conscious individual looking for a new challenge. Rio Tinto workers had laid 66 tons of high explosives at the company’s Brockman 4 mine to unearth more than $1 billion in iron ore near a pair of ancient rock shelters. Mining incorporates a fleet of fifteen Komatsu 830E haul trucks. Quality Measurement Technician – Brockman 4 (FIFO) Rio Tinto - Western Australia - Technician. Start-up Engineering & Civil Works Credit: AAP “Rio Tinto’s submission to the parliamentary inquiry has deepened our hurt as we understand the true extent of the dysfunctional process which led to this desecration and has belittled our heritage,” he said. Rio said the haul truck involved in the incident had been retrofitted with the technology enabling it to run autonomously, however it was operating in manual mode at the time of the incident, and was outside the autonomous zone. Rio Tinto has launched an investigation after a dump truck crushed a ute at its Brockman 4 iron ore mine site. “Rio Tinto confirms it is investigating an incident involving a manned haul truck and a stationary, unattended light vehicle at its Brockman 4 mine on the morning of … [13], MINEDEX website: Brockman 4 search result, "Rio Tinto executives stripped of bonuses over destruction of Juukan Gorge rock shelters", "Rio Tinto responds to allegations they're 'not sorry' for Juukan Gorge destruction", "Rio Tinto tells Senate inquiry it could have avoided Juukan Gorge destruction", Iron fact sheet - Australian Resources and Deposits, Rio to double capacity at $US1.5bn Brockman mine, says Walsh, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brockman_4_mine&oldid=976331571, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Pages using infobox mine with unknown parameters, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2013, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 September 2020, at 11:13. [2] The mine is fully owned and operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore, which owns many mines in the area. But what became clear during evidence from Jacques is that the PKKP were not made aware of the three other options available to Rio Tinto for the mining of Brockman 4. Rio Tinto Brockman 4 Rio Tinto's Brockman 4 iron ore mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. 1 month ago. Under the Aboriginal Heritage Act, the state’s legal environment prioritizes development at the cost of destruction of cultural heritage. Save. Rio Tinto Pilbara Region, Western Australia, Australia As part of the Brockman Syncline 4, Phase 1 Project, Calibre was engaged as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) consultant to deliver the Brockman 4 Railway Project. Rio… The mine is fully owned and operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore and is one of twelve iron ore mines the company operates in the Pilbara. 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