Rio Tinto invests USD 1.9 billion in Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland
RIO•Rio Tinto will invest USD 1.9 billion in the Kangwinan bauxite project, adding 20 million tonnes of annual capacity, with first output targeted in 2029 and full production expected by 2032.
1. Capacity and production
The project in Western Cape York, Queensland, will add 20 million tonnes of annual capacity. It will replace the aging Andoom mine, increasing Weipa’s annual capacity to about 44 million tonnes from around 38 million tonnes, and help offset the planned closure of the Gove mine in 2029.
2. Construction timeline
Construction is expected to ramp up in 2027 and support more than 1,300 construction jobs. First output is targeted in 2029, with full production expected by 2032.
