Area C mine

Area C mine
Location
Area C mine
Location in Western Australia
LocationShire of East Pilbara, Pilbara
StateWestern Australia
CountryAustralia
Coordinates22°55′12″S 118°58′28″E / 22.919955°S 118.974471°E / -22.919955; 118.974471
Production
ProductsIron ore
Production63 million tonnes
Financial year2021
History
Opened2003
Owner
CompanyBHP (85%)
Itochu (8%)
Mitsui Iron (7%)
Websitewww.bhp.com

The Area C mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 92 kilometres west-north-west of Newman. The mine is owned by BHP (85%), Itochu (8%) and Mitsui Iron (7%).

The Area C mine is part of the Mount Goldsworthy joint venture, together with the Yarrie and Nimingarra mines.