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

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

Karma Barndon
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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