The Paraburdoo mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, near Paraburdoo. The mine is fully owned and operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore and is one of twelve iron ore mines the company operates in the Pilbara. In the calendar year 2009, the combined Pilbara operations produced 202 million tonnes of iron ore, a 15 percent increase from 2008. The Pilbara operations accounted for almost 13 percent of the worlds 2009 iron ore production of 1.59 billion tonnes. Paraburdoo mine is a large iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is owned and operated by Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies. The mine is located approximately 130km south-east of the coastal town of Port Hedland and approximately 900km from Perth.

Paraburdoo mine has been in operation since 1972 and is one of the oldest iron ore mines in the Pilbara region. It produces a high-grade iron ore product, which is sold to customers in the steel and manufacturing industries. The mine has a production capacity of approximately 20 million tonnes of iron ore per annum.

The mine is located on the traditional lands of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people and Rio Tinto has been working with local Aboriginal communities to ensure that the mine operates in a way that respects their cultural values and heritage.

Paraburdoo mine employs around 1,400 people, including permanent staff, contractors and casual workers. The mine has a range of facilities and services to support its employees, including a medical centre, a gym and a range of recreational activities.

The mine also has an extensive environmental management system in place to ensure that it operates in an environmentally responsible way. This includes the use of water-efficient technologies, the monitoring of air quality and the management of dust and noise levels.

Paraburdoo mine is a major economic contributor to the Pilbara region, providing employment opportunities and helping to support the local economy. It also plays an important role in the global iron ore industry, supplying high-grade iron ore products to customers around the world.