Pilbara

Decision expected by July on billion-dollar Pilbara iron ore project

FMG has indicated it will decide on the future of its $1 billion-plus Iron Bridge magnetite project this financial year.

Plans advance for proposed $350m WA salt facility

A foreign salt producer is advancing its plans to establish operations in the state’s northwest by releasing a scoping document for public comment.

Power contract awarded for northwest lithium project

A Perth-based power generation company has taken out the contract to construct and operate the power station at a major mining operation in the state’s north.

Regulators consider plans for $125m northwest marine base

Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority is reviewing plans for the second stage of a marine support base in the state’s Pilbara.

Proponents award $100m Pilbara maintenance contract

Local joint venture partners have been awarded 10 year maintenance services contract for a major liquid ammonia plant.

Preferred tenderer named for $400m Pilbara accommodation camp

An oil and gas giant has picked a preferred bidder to develop its 700-bed accommodation village for it workers in the northwest.

Positive scoping study results for $96m Pilbara gold project

A WA resources company is advancing its mining development in the state’s northwest following strong results from a scoping study.

Environmental watchdog considers northwest iron ore development plans

Western Australia’s environmental regulator is considering an application to develop iron ore deposits in the Pilbara.

WA labour force sought for $70m Pilbara port facilities upgrade

Mining giant Rio Tinto has put the call out to Western Australian businesses to contribute to a major port upgrade project in the northwest.

Environmental watchdog considers Pilbara railway plan

Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority is considering plans by one of Australia’s resource giants to augment its rail network to link mining operations.