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Major Project status for Centrex Metals' deepwater port plan for Sheep Hill, Eyre Peninsula

The South Australian Government has declared the proposed Sheep Hill deepwater bulk commodities export port on Eyre Peninsula a major project.

Green light from WA Premier for stage one of Rio Tinto's $3.9bn Pilbara iron ore expansion plans

WA Premier Colin Barnett has given the official go-ahead to the first stage of Rio Tinto's $3.

Conditional approval from Aquila Resources for Stage 1 of 30Mtpa West Pilbara Iron Ore Project

Proponents of the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project have committed to developing stage one of the mine.

Kerman awarded Port Pirie facility design and construct contract for WPG's Peculiar Knob Project

Kerman Contracting has won the design and construction contract for WPG Resources' Peculiar Knob DSO iron ore project south of Coober Pedy in South Australia.

EPA releases recommendations to minister on Roy Hill 1 Iron Ore Project Port Infrastructure project

The WA Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says the Roy Hill 1 Iron Ore Project Port Infrastructure project can be managed to meet its environmental objectives.

UGL Resources working towards commissioning date of late 2013 for Marillana Iron Ore Project

UGL Resources is working towards a commissioning date of late 2013 for Brockman Resources' Marillana Iron Ore Project following award of the Front End Engineering and Design contract.

WPG Resources commits to development of Peculiar Knob DSO iron ore mine south east of Coober Pedy

WPG Resources Ltd has committed to develop its flagship Peculiar Knob Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) iron ore project in South Australia with operations scheduled to commence next year.

Mining scheduled to start Q1 2011 for Cazaly Resources Limited's Parker Range Iron Ore Project

Cazaly Resources Limited expects mining to start on its $78m Parker Range Iron Ore Project at the Mt Cauden Deposit.

Southdown magnetite project proponents welcome green light for Albany Port Expansion

The WA Government has granted environmental approval for the Albany Port Expansion Project paving the way for the Albany Iron Ore Project.

BHP Billiton signs off on capital expenditure boost of $635m for Pilbara iron ore projects

BHP Billiton has approved a further $635 million of capital expenditure that will underpin continued growth in Western Australia Iron Ore's production profile.