Wodgina’s production is expected to commence in January 2010 at a rate of 2mtpa. The production rate is expected to reach 3mtpa by June 2010. The initial production of the mine will be low-alumina fines-only products.
Atlas signed a facility agreement with Hedland Port Authority, to get access to public facility at Utah Point in November 2007. The five-year agreement with a three-year option allows export of 3mtpa by Atlas. Under the agreement, facility, berth, stockpile and handling area will be given to Atlas by PHPA on commercial rates.