In KARRATHA, Australia, Rio Tinto marked a significant milestone by shipping a total of 8 billion tonnes of iron ore to international markets from the Pilbara region. This achievement comes 60 years after the company's inaugural shipment departed from Western Australia for Japan. The milestone shipment, which set sail on May 19, 2026, from Cape Lambert port on the Juno Horizon, was destined for Nippon Steel Corporation, a key long-term partner of Rio Tinto. This accomplishment highlights Rio Tinto's enduring presence and operations in the Pilbara over the past six decades.