Operational Site
Cloudbreak
Fortescue’s flagship iron ore mine operating in the Chichester Ranges, located on Palyku and Nyiyaparli Country.
Operational Site Data
Location
Australia
Product
Green Metals
Capacity
100 million tonnes PA (together with Christmas Creek)
Status
Operational
Founded in 2007, Cloudbreak forms part of our Chichester Hub - alongside our Christmas Creek site - and produces over 40 million tonnes of iron ore pre year.
The site is approximately 40km long with multiple pits and four operational hubs. Screening, crushing, scrubbing and desanding plants prepare and refine the product before It is stockpiled and transported to port.
Sights on Site
Decarbonisation at Cloudbreak
Cloudbreak is undergoing extensive development of solar resources, accelerating our race to eliminate carbon emissions. With renewable energy structures and the introduction of electric and battery-powered tools, Cloudbreak is a significant site in our journey to Real Zero.
Electric Excavators
The first of many Liebherr R 9400 E electric excavators commenced operation at Cloudbreak’s Bigge Pit in December 2023. It safely moved 1Mt in its first four months in operation.
Solar Powered Operations
A 60MW solar farm powers daytime operations at the Chichester hub with green energy, displacing approximately 100 million litres of diesel every year.
Airfield Lighting
Cloudbreak is home to the first airfield in Australia to operate with fully solar powered airstrip lighting.
Solar Development
Design and construction of a 190MW solar farm has commenced at Cloudbreak, marking a step towards our target of zero diesel emissions by 2030.
Zero Emissions by 2030
Real Zero is our plan to eliminate all emissions across our operations, without voluntary carbon offsets. For the benefit of our planet, our shareholders, and future generations.
Global Operations
Our Metals business includes iron ore operations in the Pilbara and exploration projects across the globe, spanning sites from Australia to Latin America and Gabon.