Mining major Rio Tinto said on Monday its East Intercourse Island facility at the Dampier iron ore export port in Western Australia had resumed operations after flooding from Tropical Cyclone Sean. The miner,

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) said Monday it has resumed operations at its East Intercourse Island facility at Dampier Port in Western Australia's Pilbara region after being offline for more than five weeks due to flooding from tropical cyclones.

Australia’s east coast is closely watching Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has been churning and strengthening over the Coral Sea. Although the storm is expected to stay offshore for now, it’s still set to bring gusty winds, rising swells and hazardous surf conditions to Queensland’s heavily populated coastline in the coming days.

Australia’s east coast is bracing for tidal surges, intense rainfall, strong winds and flooding as a cyclone is expected to veer toward the country’s third-biggest city.