Iron Ore Mining

Contract awarded for SA green steel project

Two new iron ore mining licenses in the Middleback ranges of South Australia have been approved, moving the manufacturing of what’s being called ‘green steel’ closer to production – here's what we know.

Miner’s plan for desalination plant in Pilbara clears planning hurdle

Plans by a major WA mining company to build a desalination plant to support its Pilbara operations have cleared a significant planning hurdle.

Proposal revised for mineral mining project in WA’s Great Southern, further assessment needed

The proponent of an approved mineral mining project in the Great Southern region of WA has submitted a revised proposal that will require further environmental approvals.

Contract awarded for mining services at iron ore mine in Pilbara

A mining services contract has been awarded for an iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of WA.

WA miner’s new Pilbara rail infrastructure plan to require formal assessment

Plans by a major WA mining company to construct new rail infrastructure to support its operations in the Pilbara region will be required to undergo formal assessment.

Extension plan revealed for iron ore mine in Mid West WA

A plan has been revealed for the extension of an iron ore mine in the Mid West region of WA.

Plan for expansion of Pilbara iron ore mine under assessment

The timetable for planning assessment of a proposed iron ore mine expansion in the Pilbara region of WA has been revealed.

Plan for haul road from Wheatbelt mine receives key planning endorsement

A plan for a haul road to be constructed from a mine in WA’s Wheatbelt region has received a critical endorsement in the planning process.

Contract awarded for $330m works on $3bn Pilbara iron ore project

A contractor has been appointed to carry out $330 million of works on a $3 billion Pilbara iron ore project.

Contract awarded for $250m earthworks at $3bn Pilbara mining project, opportunities to come

A contractor selected to carry out $250 million in bulk earthworks as part of a $3 billion Pilbara mining project has said it will be looking to create local supplier opportunities.