Rio Tinto expands Pilbara presence with new Karratha Hub
October 14 2021 - 7:00AM
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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