Pilbara

Farm-in terms outlined for development of proposed 30mtpa iron ore mine 100km north west of Newman

Unconditional agreement on mine to ship logistics between two parties seeking to develop a 30 mtpa iron ore mine 100km north west of Newman has initiated a farm in period if the parties are to joint venture.

EOIs called for second phase of Pilbara road upgrade

A key contact has revealed to Projectory an opportunity to deliver the second phase of a major WA infrastructure upgrade.

Two companies shortlisted to build and operate a new general cargo facility in Pilbara

An Expression of Interest has been completed with two respondents short-listed in investing to build and operate a new general cargo facility for a new general cargo facility in the Pilbara.

Woodside awards four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for major offshore project

Woodside has awarded four contracts for front-end engineering design activities for a major offshore project as the company moves targets a final investment decision in 2020.

DFS expected late 2019 for Sulphate of Potash project in East Pilbara producing 426,000 tpa over 20 year life

A proposed Sulphate of Potash Project in the East Pilbara region about 490 km south of Halls Creek will produce 426,000 tpa over 20 year life with construction to start 2020 and first production in 2022.

Preferred primary contractor for $57m Pilbara rail project

The proponent of a rail link to a major WA mining operation has nominated a contractor to deliver the project.

Nearshore component of brownfield gas field expansion off Burrup Peninsula includes 434km trunkline

The nearshore component for a major gas field off the Burrup Peninsula will comprise subsea wells, a semi-submersible gas processing and compression floating production unit in offshore Commonwealth waters and export trunkline 434 km long.

Plans for $230m salt production and export operation to produce at least 1.83Mtpa south west of Karratha

A working partnership is planning to develop a $230 million salt production and export operation about 55km west south west of Karratha.

Major refurbishment works planned for wharf and associated jetty at iron ore mining port near Karratha

A major mining company is planning essential maintenance on a wharf facility and associated jetty in the Pilbara with work starting in the September quarter subject to approvals.

Funding boost for $132m gold project 70km south-east of Newman

The proponent of a gold project 70km south-east of Newman has received a major funding boost to advance the venture.