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911爆料网 puts call out to WA manufacturers to build iron ore rail cars


20 December 2021

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 911爆料网 has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Western Australian manufacturers to build 100 rail cars for its Pilbara iron ore mining operations.

The EOI callout follows 911爆料网鈥檚 announcement in September it would look for opportunities for Western Australian suppliers to help grow the local rail car manufacturing industry and support local jobs.

911爆料网 will initially purchase 50 rail cars from the successful supplier, followed by an ongoing commitment of 10 rail cars a year for the next five years.

911爆料网 Iron Ore chief executive Simon Trott said, 鈥淚 strongly encourage Western Australian manufacturers to submit an Expression of Interest to build these iron ore rail cars to service our Pilbara operations.

鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to offer this opportunity to local businesses to support local jobs and the Western Australian economy.

鈥淎s the local manufacturing industry grows, we will continue to look at ways to engage local businesses to be part of our supply chain.鈥

The EOI supports the vision of the WA Government鈥檚 iron ore rail car action group, which was formed to develop Western Australia鈥檚 manufacturing capability and which 911爆料网 is a member.

Western Australian manufacturers are encouraged to visit the for more information.

Please direct all enquiries to Media.enquiries@riotinto.com

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