Western Australia

Export infrastructure bodes well in Zenith's search for partner in $1.7bn Mount Alexander Project

Zenith Minerals is seeking a partner to develop its open cut Mount Alexander Magentite Project in the West Pilbara following a positive scoping study by ProMet Engineers.

Leightons and Alcatel connect for Perth to Singapore cable project, but capex, approvals sketchy

A Leighton Contractors subsidiary has signed a contract with Alcatel-Lucent as part of its plans to build, own and operate a 4,800km submarine cable system from Perth to Singapore.

Incitec Pivot announces plans to develop $40m 100,000 Tpa AN emulsion plant at Port Hedland

Explosives manufacturer Incitec Pivot Limited has announced plans to develop a 100,000 tonne per annum AN emulsion plant at Port Hedland.

Mineral Resources to construct $44 million product handling facility at Kwinana Bulk Terminal

Diversified mining service company Mineral Resources has announced plans to construct a $44 million product handling facility at the Kwinana Bulk Terminal.

EOI called mid-year for sole proponent to develop commercial lots under Perth City Link project

In a controversial move the East Perth Redevelopment Authority will call expressions of Interest mid-year for a single proponent to develop commercial lots under the Perth City Link project.

Chevron awards $180m building design, construction contract for Gorgon Project to John Holland

John Holland has secured a $180 million contract with Chevron to carry out the design and construction of permanent buildings on the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project.

EDI Rail-Bombardier Transportation is preferred tenderer for railcar maintenance and cleaning

EDI Rail-Bombardier Transportation (Maintenance) Pty Ltd (EDI-BT) is the preferred tenderer for a major railcar maintenance and cleaning contract in WA.

Strategic Marine awarded repeat order for two new vessels to service oil and gas industry

Strategic Marine has signed a repeat order with Bhagwan Marine to deliver two new vessels to service the WA's offshore oil and gas industry, including the Gorgon Project.