Economic benefits

The Sino Iron project will add an estimated $75 billion in export income to the Australian economy over the next 25 years. The project will directly contribute about $3.3 billion in royalties to the State. The project's significant investment in downstream processing will ensure significant additional employment opportunities. We have a strong ‘buy Australian' commitment with about 70 per cent of goods and services to be sourced within Australia over the life of the project.

The Pilbara community will benefit from rates that will be paid over 25 years to the Shire of Roebourne. There is also a major employment dividend with the project creating about 4,500 jobs during construction and 800 permanent roles once the project is operating, in addition to about 250 positions at corporate level.