Rio Tinto, Hancock’s Hope Downs 2 mine moves ahead
By Mollie Tracey
22 August 2025
The $2.4 billion Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in the Pilbara has secured all necessary approvals to move into development, promising new opportunities for local businesses and jobs across the State.
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