Salt and Other Mineral Mining

BCI’s salt empire rises in the Pilbara—hauling, dredging, and deals on tap as Mardie opens the gates to suppliers and salty opportunity

BCI Minerals Managing Director David Boshoff used his recent address to the WA Mining Club to provide a detailed progress update on the company’s flagship Mardie Salt and Potash Project in the Pilbara—a $350 million solar evaporation development that is unlocking procurement opportunities for contractors and suppliers across Western Australia.

$1B-plus mineral project in WA under construction faces formal environmental assessment as variation sought for expansion and offshore dredging works

A variation being sought for an already approved $1 billion-plus WA mineral project that is under construction in WA will be required to undergo a formal environmental assessment.

$1.4B greenfield salt and potash project in WA Pilbara seeks new environmental approval to expand scope during construction phase

A new environmental approval is being sought for an already approved $1 billion-plus WA mineral project that is under construction in WA.

Federal government backs $152.7m graphite hub in South Australia, unlocking supply chain opportunities

A $152+ million graphite development on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is set to create supply chain opportunities in mining, processing, and logistics.

Minister approves major fertiliser project in outback WA, moving it closer to planned brine extraction and SOP production

A green light has been given for a proposed mineral extraction project in outback WA, moving it closer to production.

$981m debt facility secured for salt and potash project in Pilbara, WA, with first shipment expected by late 2026 and key milestones underway

A $981, debt facility has reached financial close for a salt and potash project in the Pilbara, WA, with the first shipment expected by late 2026 and key milestones progressing.

Final approval granted for $779m WA mineral project in Pilbara, opening opportunities for suppliers as operations commence and project expands

A final approval has been granted on a $779 million WA mineral project, allowing operations to commence and an expansion of the project’s original design.

High-grade kaolin development set to kick off as financing nears completion at key SA site

A high-grade kaolin project in South Australia is on the verge of starting construction, with financing discussions nearing completion and all necessary approvals in place.