The Area C mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 92 kilometres west-north-west of Newman. The mine is owned by BHP (85%), Itochu (8%) and Mitsui Iron (7%).[1]
The Area C mine is part of the Mount Goldsworthy joint venture, together with the Yarrie and Nimingarra mines.
Overview
The Area C mine was officially opened on 30 October 2003 by Premier Geoff Gallop, but ore had been railed from the mine to the port since 16 August.[2][3] However, bulk samples of the ore had been mined and sent to customers since late 2001.[4]