Original article by Nick Evans
The West Australian – Page: online : 25-Aug-15

Rio Tinto is experiencing technical problems at the Hope Downs 1 iron ore project in Western Australia. The company found that ”clay-like geothetic material” at Hope Downs 1’s two main deposits clogs up processing equipment. The problem has an adverse impact on production rates at Hope Downs 1. Rio Tinto applied to the state’s Environmental Protection Authority to be allowed to mine the nearby Baby Hope deposit. Dry material from the deposit is suitable for blending with the clay that causes mechanical problems.

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