Case Study
Rio Tinto Western Turner Syncline HV Facilities
As part of Rio Tinto’s expansion to 290 MTPA, key upgrades and expansions took place at the Western Turner mine including a new mine, ROM pad and heavy vehicle facilities; 25 MTPA primary crushing station and discharge conveyor; 21km overland conveyor to Tom Price process plant; and extensions to the project’s power, communications and water services. Due to a keen focus on installed cost savings versus traditional piping methods and a tight