Cape Lambert
Cape Lambert is a port facility operated by Rio Tinto Iron Ore in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is located 40 kilometres north-east of Karratha.
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Native name | Port Walcott |
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| Country | Australia |
| Location | City of Karratha, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 20°35′34″S 117°10′50″E |
| UN/LOCODE | AUCLT (Cape Lambert) AUPWL (Port Walcott) |
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| Opened | 1972 |
| Operated by | Pilbara Iron |
| Owned by | Rio Tinto Group |
| No. of berths | 8 |
| Draft depth | 22.0 m. |
| Cape Lambert Western Australia | |||||||||
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| Established | 1880s | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6720 | ||||||||
| Location | 38 km (24 mi) from Karratha | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | North West | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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While the names of Cape Lambert and Port Walcott are often used interchangeably, the official name of the port is Port Walcott and the iron ore loading facility within is referred to as "Cape Lambert wharf". In shipping documents, it is often referred to as Port Walcott.
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