Rio Tinto, WA govt to go halves on Dampier desalination plant

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The plant will deliver desalinated water to the West Pilbara water supply scheme

Dampier seawater desalination plant.

Dampier seawater desalination plant. | Credits: Rio Tinto

Two important groundwater sources in the West Pilbara will soon get the chance to naturally recharge, following a commitment by the state government and Rio Tinto to extend output of the $1.1 billion Dampier…

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