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The Roy Hill iron ore mine has long been described as a jewel of Western Australia’s mining sector.

Located 1200km north of Perth in the Pilbara, Roy Hill is one of Australia’s largest iron ore mines, employing more than 3000 people across its Perth, Port Hedland, and Newman operations.

As the mine evolves, Roy Hill has had the opportunity to embed a range of technologies to optimise delivery across its supply and demand chain, leading to the site being dubbed a ‘smart mine’.

“Our use of technology and innovative thinking have become defining features of our iron ore operation,” Roy Hill said.

“We’re improving productivity and safety across operations through automation and integration; in particular through our remote operations, all drill rigs are now fully automated.”

Roy Hill regularly produces around 60 million tonnes of iron ore per annum and ships this vital commodity around the world.

“At Roy Hill, our vision is to be a high performing iron ore business where people contribute, realise their full potential and help to build the best mining company in Australia,” the company said. “This vision is not only our aspirational statement of what we want to be, but also helps set the direction for our success.”

Roy Hill is also a safety-conscious mine, with operational safety, mental health and emotional wellbeing procedures continuously reviewed and updated.

“Roy Hill is committed to providing a safe, productive and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, family members and visitors to our sites,” the company said.

“From physical health and safety onsite, to feeling supported as part of the community, we all have a responsibility to take care of one another.

“We take the wellbeing of our people very seriously, with a number of initiatives and programs in place to support this.”

It was for its drive towards a sustainable, safe and profitable mine that Roy Hill was awarded the Australian Mine of the Year award at the 2024 Australian Mining Prospect Awards for the second year in a row.

The award celebrates a site that not only reached production goals, but also one that has implemented outstanding safety controls, environmental programs and has shown its capacity to innovate to drive the industry forward.

“Roy Hill is humbled to have been recognised as Australian Mine of the Year for a second straight year,” the company said.

“Having earlier being named the winner of the Excellence in Mine Safety Award, the Australian Mine of the Year rounded out a wonderful evening, reinforcing the commitment and efforts of Roy Hill’s people, and the outstanding leadership of executive chairman Gina Rinehart.

“Under the leadership of Rinehart, Roy Hill has an unwavering commitment to its people and operational excellence which has again been recognised by its peers.”

The Australian Mine of the Year award was proudly sponsored by Bonfiglioli.