Rio Tinto expands Pilbara presence with new Karratha Hub

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Rio Tinto has officially opened its new community Hub in Karratha, Australia, aimed at strengthening ties with local residents and businesses. Located in Karratha’s CBD on Ngarluma country, the Hub features workstations, a meeting room, and facilities for community engagement. The Hub will operate weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM, providing information on employment, local procurement, and community grants. Executive Simon Trott emphasized the importance of Karratha to Rio Tinto's operations, while Richard Cohen expressed commitment to enhancing connections with local stakeholders.

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• Establishment of the Karratha Hub enhances community engagement.
• The Hub provides local employment and training opportunities.
• Facilitates local procurement and opportunities for Aboriginal businesses.

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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive, Simon Trott and Rio Tinto Managing Director of Port, Rail and Core Services, Richard Cohen, joined community members, local businesses and representatives from local government to celebrate the official opening of its new community ‘Hub’ in Karratha.

Located on Ngarluma country in the heart of Karratha’s CBD, the new Rio Tinto Karratha Hub will make it easier for local people to connect with our busines.

The modern space constructed by lead contractor GBSC Yurra in conjunction with other local businesses, features a meeting room named by Ngarluma elders in recognition of its location on Ngarluma country, work stations, kitchen facilities and local artwork.

Rio Tinto hopes the “Marunharri” room, which means “big mob” in Ngarluma language, will become a place of listening, learning and collarboration between Rio Tinto and the Karratha community.

The Hub will be open to the public on weekdays from 9am to 4pm and visitors are encouraged to get to know their local Rio Tinto team. People can visit the Hub to ask questions about employment and training opportunities, local procurement including the ‘Buy Local’ initiative, opportunities for Pilbara Aboriginal businesses and community grant funding.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive, Simon Trott said “Karratha is home to many of our employees, local suppliers, as well as government, community and Traditional Owner partners and is critical to our operations.

“The new hub builds on the work we have been doing with the City of Karratha to enhance community life through new and improved services throughout the region.”

Rio Tinto Iron Ore managing director of Port, Rail and Core Services, Richard Cohen said “It is great to see the Rio Tinto sign in the main street of town. Rio Tinto is proud of its long connection to the Karratha community and I expect the new hub will further strenghten our ties with local business, community groups and any locals who want to connect with our team.

“The opening of this new hub, a place designed specifically for local people to feel welcome and connected to our company, is part of our commitment to being a good local and to help to build thriving communities.”

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the new community Hub opened by Rio Tinto in Karratha?

The new community Hub aims to strengthen ties between Rio Tinto and the local community by providing a space for engagement on employment, training, and local procurement.

What features does the Rio Tinto Karratha Hub have?

The Hub includes workstations, a meeting room named by Ngarluma elders, kitchen facilities, and local artwork.

When is the Karratha Hub open to the public?

The Karratha Hub is open to the public on weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Who are the key officials involved in the Karratha Hub opening?

Simon Trott, CEO of Rio Tinto Iron Ore, and Richard Cohen, Managing Director of Port, Rail and Core Services, were key officials at the opening.

How does Rio Tinto plan to support local businesses through the Karratha Hub?

Rio Tinto plans to support local businesses through initiatives like the 'Buy Local' initiative and by providing community grant funding.