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WorleyParsons awarded $250 million EPCM contract for Fortescue’s Anderson Point port facilities

WorleyParsons has been awarded the engineer, procure and construction management (EPCM) services contract for the expansion of Fortescue Metal Group’s Anderson Point port facilities.

Green light from WA EPA for Rio Tinto's Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine Extension Phase 2B

WA's environmental watchdog is satisified that Rio Tinto's proposed expansion of its Brockman iron ore mine can be managed to meet its environmental objectives.

BHP Billiton releases proposals for $48 billion Outer Harbour facility expansion, Port Hedland

BHP Billiton Iron Ore's plans to expand its Outer Harbour facility in Port Hedland to 480 Mtpa will cost an estimated $48 billion and take 10 to 14 years to build.

Feasibility study to expand Rio's Pilbara system advanced and on track for decision early 2012

The feasibility study to expand Rio Tinto's Pilbara system to 333 Mtpa is well advanced and on track for a decision in early 2012.

Karara Mining awards $60m contract to AGC for structural, mechanical and piping installation

Karara Mining Limited has awarded a $60 million Early Works contract to AusGroup Limited's subsidiary AGC Industries Pty Ltd.

Mining & Civil Australia awarded $127m crushing services contract for Peculiar Knob DSO Project

WPG Resources' subsidiary Southern Iron has awarded a 60 month mining crushing services contract to Mining & Civil Australia at the Peculiar Knob Iron Ore Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) Project.

BHP Billiton awards $166m earthworks, infrastructure contract for Jimblebar Mine to Thiess

Thiess has won a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine near Newman in Western Australia.

BHP Billiton approves $7.4 billion investment in Jimblebar mine and Port Hedland facilities

BHP Billiton has approved $7.

Mt Ida Magnetite Project to cost $1.5bn and $1.8bn to develop, according to scoping study

Jupiter Mines' Mt Ida Magnetite Project in the Yilgarn Province would cost at least $1.

FMG awards Decmil $55 million contract to install buildings for Karntama Village Stage 2

Work will start immediately on the installation of Stage 2 of the Karntama Village at FMG's Christmas Creek Project in the Pilbara after the contract was awarded to Decmil.