Original article by Brad Thompson
The Australian – Page: 13 & 19 : 29-Jul-25

Rio Tinto is seeking environmental approval from the Western Australian government for its East Pilbara Strategic Proposal. Rio Tinto has stated that the EPSP covers potential future developments in the region over the next eight decades, including iron ore mining and renewable energy projects, as well as supporting infrastructure. BHP secured approval for a similar proposal in the Pilbara in 2019, which enabled project approvals to be streamlined. Rio Tinto’s long-term commitment to the Pilbara is in contrast to recent warnings from Fortescue’s founder Andrew Forrest that the region is at risk of becoming a ‘wasteland’

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