Pilbara

Mermaid Marine proposes ocean going tug off north west coast with desal production capability

Mermaid Marine is proposing to equip one its ocean going tugs off the north west coast of WA with the capability of producing 2000 tonnes per day of desalinated water for industry.

Fortescue Metals awards Pindan $22 million contract to build Dally camp 70km south of Tom Price

Pindan is poised to begin site works in the June quarter on Fortescue Metals Group's Dally mine camp following award of the $22 million contract to build the camp 70km north of Tom Price.

Apache outlines plans to double investment in oil and gas developments off North West Shelf

Apache Corporation has outlined plans to double investment in oil and gas developments in the Carnarvon basin within the North West Shelf.

Chinese engineering firm awarded EPC contract for Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Copper Project

Moly Mines has awarded Chinese engineering company CACS Corporation the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum / Copper Project.

Clough Sea Trucks Joint Venture lists Gorgon Project Domgas Pipeline Opportunities

Supply opportunities have been listed for the Domgas Pipeline Installation Project under the Gorgon Project.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore awards NRW Holdings $158m contract for civil, mining services in Pilbara

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has awarded NRW Holdings a $158 million project for civil and mining services in the Pilbara with site mobilisation to commence in July 2011 and works until 2012.

Pre-feasibility study of Bungaroo South project under review following favourable concept study

Iron Ore Holdings is considering investment in a next stage of pre-feasibility study of its Bungaroo South project, following a favourable concept study by Steffen Robertson Kirsten.

BHP Billiton awards further contracts to Fluor SKM Joint Venture for Jimblebar Mine expansion

BHP Billiton has awarded further contracts to the Fluor SKM Joint Venture (FAST JV) for expansion of the Jimblebar Mine.

Rio Tinto lodges plans with Roebourne Council for workforce accommodation facility at Wickham

Rio Tinto is planning to build a 152 resident Transient Workforce Accommodation facility at Wickham.

Shire of Roebourne awards Pindan design, construct tender for $58m Karratha Leisure Complex

Design and development of the Karratha Leisure Complex is underway following award of the $58 million contract by the Shire of Roebourne to Pindan.