Where is Weipa bauxite mine?

Western Cape York Peninsula
Owned by Rio Tinto, the Weipa bauxite mine is located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. The mine, which officially commenced production in 1969, is operated by Rio Tinto Aluminum (subsidiary) and produces roughly 16.3 million tons of bauxite annually.

How many mines are there in Weipa?

three bauxite mines
Major Mines & Projects | Weipa Operation. Weipa operations includes three bauxite mines (East Weipa mine, Andoom mine and Amrun mine), processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. The development of Amrun mine was completed in 2018.

What type of mine is the Weipa mine?

bauxite mines
Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.

Where is amrun?

Cape York Peninsula
The port of Amrun is situated approximately 280km south from the tip of Cape York on the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula. Its principal export is bauxite from the Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) mine.

Is Weipa A good place to live?

Residents of the surrounding areas chiefly come to Weipa central for their grocery and retail needs. This is a town of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Here you will find flawless beaches, breathtaking wilderness and ample opportunities for the fishermen amongst us.

What is mined at Weipa?

The Weipa region is extremely rich in bauxite, with much of the surrounding land around the township leased to the mining company Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto Weipa is a major contributor to the regional economy, making significant investments in local infrastructure.

Is the road to Weipa bitumen?

200 km (120 mi) of 571 km (355 mi) from Lakeland to Weipa is currently unsealed road (as of April 2022). The condition of the unsealed road is highly variable. Mud, sand, dust, gravel and dirt corrugations are some of the road conditions subject to change of weather conditions.