Nov 26 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto (L:RIO) Ltd RIO.AX :
* Production and shipping are expected to commence in the first half of 2019, ramping up to full production by the end of the year
* Rio Tinto will expand output from Bauxite deposits following approval
* Amrun involves construction of Bauxite mine and associated processing and port facilities on the cape York peninsula in north Queensland
* Says planned initial output is 22.8 million tonnes a year
* Says co will expand output from one of the world's premier Bauxite deposits following approval of the $1.9 billion Amrun project
* Planned initial output replaces production from depleting east weipa mine
* Planned initial output increases annual Bauxite exports from cape York by around 10 million tonnes
* Says the majority of capital expenditure for the amrun project is scheduled for 2017 and 2018
* Says construction of the project is expected to provide work for around 1100 people
* Amrun will help to support ongoing employment for existing workforce of around 1400 employees and contractors at its Cape York bauxite operations
* "Amrun will be significant in helping to meet growing bauxite demand from China"
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