[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 29.5 million tonnes of iron ore, sourced from open-pit operations.

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

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