PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s first locally made iron ore rail car has been built in Western Australia, as it steps up its use of domestic manufacturing across its world class iron ...

KARRATHA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha, as part of a A$150 million partnership with Australian rail ...

Heavy industry like mining uses rail to transport material over vast distances in Australia. Credit: Shutterstock The Australian Government has confirmed A$1bn ($660m) for upgrading national railways’ ...

Gemco’s Forrestfield facility in Perth is producing the first 40 rail cars. Credit: Government of Western Australia. Metals and mining company Rio Tinto has announced the start of production of its ...