Rio Tinto plc has continued its massive investment in Western Australia’s Pilbara region by committing another USD 790 million toward the Cape Lambert iron ore terminal expansion. The expansion, which is due to kick-off with early construction next month, will be executed in two phases and will increase the total capacity of the Cape Lambert Terminal from its current 80 million tons per year to 180 million tons per year by 2016. The initial phase, which will add 50 million tons of capacity, is due to be completed by 2014, with the second phase adding 50 million tons by 2016. Rio Tinto plans to achieve the increased capacity by constructing a 1.8km jetty; a four-berth wharf that will run parallel to the jetty; and an overland conveyor.