Jamie Wade

Government approvals secured for $250m wind and solar farm in WA's wheat-belt with main contractor appointed and construction slated to start late 2019

The Federal Government has approved a $250m wind and solar farm in WA's wheat-belt with construction expected to start in late 2019.

FID expected 2021 for $22b large-scale wind and solar hybrid renewable energy project 220 km east of Port Hedland

The proponent behind a proposed $21billion renewable energy hub in the Pilbara with major project status from the WA Government is targeting a final investment decision for the project in 2021.

Expansion plans and timings detailed for $382m lithium mine expansion 250km south east of Perth

The owners of a lithium mine plan to expand the mine that has been operated for over 30 years, to increase the production of spodumene ore and lithium mineral concentrate from the operation.

Farm-in terms outlined for development of proposed 30mtpa iron ore mine 100km north west of Newman

Unconditional agreement on mine to ship logistics between two parties seeking to develop a 30 mtpa iron ore mine 100km north west of Newman has initiated a farm in period if the parties are to joint venture.

Two companies shortlisted to build and operate a new general cargo facility in Pilbara

An Expression of Interest has been completed with two respondents short-listed in investing to build and operate a new general cargo facility for a new general cargo facility in the Pilbara.

EPC and project management contracts awarded for $50m kaolin project 240km north-west of Kalgoorlie

The proponent behind a $50 kaolin mining project near Kalgoorlie has signed lead construction contracts and a project management contract for the project.

Woodside awards four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for major offshore project

Woodside has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for a major offshore project as the company moves targets a final investment decision in 2020.

Construction in 2019 for 7.3km rail extension and two new intermodal transit stations in Perth’s northern suburbs

With plans moving through an important phase construction of a 7km extension of the METRONET rail project in the Perth’s northern suburbs is expected to start this year.

Contract for $118m road upgrade project Fremantle expected to be awarded in August

A $118m road upgrade project for Fremantle is aimed at easing congestion and unpredictable journey times.

DFS expected late 2019 for Sulphate of Potash project in East Pilbara producing 426,000 tpa over 20 year life

A proposed Sulphate of Potash Project in the East Pilbara region about 490 km south of Halls Creek will produce 426,000 tpa over 20 year life with construction to start 2020 and first production in 2022.