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Onslow Iron project

Onslow Iron is set to redefine mining in Western Australia through world-first autonomous road trains, industry leading dust free transport and resort-style workforce accommodation.

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60.3%
resource shareholding
100%
ownership of mining services and infrastructure
35Mtpa
capacity
30+
years of mine life

Overview

Onslow Iron is one of the largest iron ore projects currently under development in Australia, set to unlock billions of tonnes of stranded deposits in the west Pilbara region.

In May 2024, first ore on ship was achieved ahead of schedule.

The project will ramp up to 35 million tonnes per year, with an expected mine life of more than 30 years.

Onslow Iron is being developed by MinRes in on behalf of Red Hill Iron Joint Venture (RHIJV), including partners Baowu, AMCI and POSCO. 

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Redefining mining through innovation

Onslow Iron's game-changing innovations are designed and developed by MinRes, minimising the project's environmental footprint and increasing efficiencies.

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NextGen crushing plants

Our unique modular technology produces significantly lower dust and noise emissions compared to traditional crushers.

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World-first autonomous road trains

Enhancing road safety, increasing operational efficiencies and reducing emissions.

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Fully enclosed transhippers

Reducing the project’s environmental footprint compared to developing a deep-water port.

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NextGen crushing plants

Our unique modular technology produces significantly lower dust and noise emissions compared to traditional crushers.

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World-first autonomous road trains

Enhancing road safety, increasing operational efficiencies and reducing emissions.

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Fully enclosed transhippers

Reducing the project’s environmental footprint compared to developing a deep-water port.

The innovative pit-to-port solution will see product transported by autonomous road trains via a dedicated haul road to the Port of Ashburton. From there, fully enclosed transhippers will transport the ore to Capesize vessels anchored 40 kilometres off the coast. 

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Onslow Iron will set a new standard in accommodation for the resource industry, with resort-style villages aimed at changing the culture of FIFO living by encouraging more women and couples to live and work on-site.

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Making a positive contribution

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Investing in the community

We are committed to making a positive and sustainable impact in the local community.

This includes establishing partnerships with key Onslow organisations, supporting community events and initiatives and providing financial support through the MinRes Community Grant program.

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Supporting Traditional Owners

We are working closely with the Thalanyji People and Robe River Kuruma People to ensure the project provides long-term benefits to Traditional Owners.

This includes signing a 50-year agreement to lease land from the Buurabalyji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation (BTAC) for the Onslow Iron resort, delivering benefits for the life of the project. At the end of mining operations, this world-class asset will be handed over to BTAC to ensure benefits are ongoing for the Thalanyji People.

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Commitment to renewable energy

We are committed to achieving net zero emissions. At Onslow Iron this will focus on displacing diesel with alternative fuels, harnessing renewable solar power, energy storage and electrification of mobile equipment and transport.

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