Rio Tinto ships 8 billionth tonne of iron ore from Pilbara region
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Rio Tinto ships 8 billionth tonne of iron ore from the Pilbara
May 19, 2026 4:00 PM EDTKARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has celebrated the shipment of 8 billion tonnes1 of iron ore to global markets from the Pilbara region, 60 years after the companys first shipment set sail from Western Australia for Japan.
The milestone shipment departed from Cape Lambert port aboard the Juno Horizon on 19 May 2026, bound for Nippon Steel Corporation, one of Rio Tintos longstanding partners.
The achievement reflects six decades of continuous operations in the Pilbara, underpinned by strong partnerships with customers across the world, particularly in Asia. Rio Tintos first Pilbara iron ore shipment departed in August 1966... More
