[2][3] In 2009, the combined Pilbara operations produced 202 million tonnes of iron ore, a 15 percent increase from 2008.

[4] The Pilbara operations accounted for almost 13 percent of the world's 2009 iron ore production of 1.59 billion tonnes.

The mine has an annual production capacity of 7 million tonnes of iron ore, sourced from open-pit operations.

[9] Ore from the mine is then transported to the coast through the Hamersley & Robe River railway, where it is loaded onto ships.

[12] Rio Tinto acquired its share of 53% in late 2000, when it took over mining company North Limited.