Longest single conveyor belt

Longest single conveyor belt
Who
South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd
What
30.45km kilometre(s)
Where
Australia (Collie)
When
09 July 2024

The longest single conveyor belt measures 30.45 km (18.9 mi) and was achieved by South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd (Australia) as verified at Collie, Western Australia, on 9 July 2024

The overall belt system measures 51.16 km (31.8 mile) and is located between Mt Saddleback mine and Worsley refinery. It is used to transport 3,350 tonnes/hr (7.39 million lb/hr) of bauxite ore - from which aluminium is extracted - every hour, and travels at 24.8 km/h (15.4 mph). It was opened in 1983, and has 22 tunnels and 10 bridges along its length.