Pilbara Region
93 active mining operations listed.
The Pilbara region underpins Australia's mining economy, generating over AUD $130 billion in annual export value. Dominated by iron ore, it also hosts significant lithium, natural gas, and manganese operations, with major players including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue driving global commodity supply chains.
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Seven Mile
Silvergrass Mine
Sino Iron
Solomon
Split Rocks
Sulphur Springs
Tabba Tabba
Telfer Mine
Tom Price
Tom Price Mine
Trigg Hill
Trigg Hill Lithium
Turner River Quarry.
Wadrah Plateau Dimension Stone
West Angelas
Western Range Mine
Western Turner Syncline Mine
White Rock Quarry
Wickham Sand and Gravel
Yandi
Yannarie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What minerals are mined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia?
The Pilbara is primarily known for world-class iron ore deposits, but the region also supports extraction of lithium, manganese, gold, natural gas, and salt. Major iron ore operations are concentrated in the Hamersley Range, while lithium projects are expanding rapidly to meet global battery demand.
Which mining companies operate in the Pilbara region?
The Pilbara hosts some of the world's largest mining companies, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals Group, which collectively operate vast iron ore mines, rail networks, and port facilities. Smaller explorers and mid-tier producers also operate across the region targeting lithium, gold, and base metals.
How does Pilbara mining contribute to the Western Australian economy?
Pilbara mining is the backbone of Western Australia's economy, contributing the majority of the state's export revenue and supporting tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Iron ore royalties and corporate taxes from Pilbara operations fund a significant portion of WA's state government budget each year.