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Rio Tinto construction of Koodaideri flies ahead as airport opens – Australian Mining
Rio Tinto has opened Western Australia’s newest airport for the Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara ahead of the mine’s production ramp up in 2022.
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Rio Tinto has opened Western Australias newest airport for the Koodaideri iron ore project in the Pilbara ahead of the mine’s production ramp up in 2022.
The airport is expected to handle more than 600 workers a day at peak operating times and can accept a range of different aircraft including Boeing 737s, Airbus A320s, F100s and King Airs.
At present, the Koodaideri airport welcomes four flights a week with additional flights to be added to the schedule next year.
The airport will…
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