Sunday, February 8, 2026

Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell



Port Hedland, Western Australia After a brief closure due to Tropical Cyclone Mitchell, operations have officially resumed at Port Hedland, the world’s largest iron-ore export terminal. The port restarted activity at 12:00 noon AWST on Sunday after being cleared by Pilbara Ports Authority following safety precautions ahead of the storm.

The cyclone had forced authorities to clear Port Hedland earlier in the week as the system developed off the Pilbara coast, with meteorologists warning it could quickly intensify. While Mitchell tracked past the region, safety measures ensured no major reported damage to the crucial export hub.

Although Port Hedland is back online, nearby ports including Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island remain closed pending safety checks and clearance notices. Pilbara Ports said alerts will be issued once these facilities are deemed safe to reopen.

Port Hedland handles massive volumes of Australia’s iron ore exports, so its swift return to normal operations is a welcome relief for global supply chains and miners alikeespecially after recent weather-related disruptions this cyclone season.

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