Weather & Science
Australia’s Iron Ore Hub Reopens, Rio Mines Resume After Cyclone
- Port Hedland avoided major damage from Tropical Cyclone Zelia
- Cyclone has now dissipated, leaving behind high floodwaters
Australia’s biggest iron ore port reopened and Rio Tinto Plc mines resumed operations after being spared any major damage from Tropical Cyclone Zelia.
Port Hedland, which handled almost 760 million tons of commodities last fiscal year, reopened late Saturday following inspections of channels and berths, according to a statement from Pilbara Ports Authority.