Pilbara

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.

Next stage of approvals inches $1.55b iron ore expansion closer

An environmental review document of a plan to sustain iron capacity at tow Pilbara iron ore operations has been opened for public submissions for two weeks.

Iron ore miner awards large-scale accommodation contract

A local design and construction company will build a 780-room accommodation construction camp for a significant Pilbara iron ore development.

New fertiliser plant proposed for the Pilbara

One of Australia’s largest listed companies is seeking approval to construct a 5000 tonne per day methanol plant with a production facility.

Pilbara fertiliser project starts environmental review

A project that is expected to generate more than 2000 jobs over three years of construction has been referred for public environmental evaluation, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2019.

Iron ore giant’s new mine to provide thousands of jobs

The first stage of a +$3b of a Pilbara mine is expected to create 2000 jobs during construction and 600 during operations.

Track laying method open on $1.27b mine and rail development project in Pilbara

The senior project manager overseeing a billion dollar mine and rail project in the Pilbara has provided an update on the project at recent briefing in Perth.

Lead contractor announced for Pilbara fertiliser project

A multinational group behind a $4b urea project in Karratha has signed Canadian engineering contractor to head the project.

Lithium mine plant ready for construction in the Pilbara

A diversified mining service, contracting, processing and commodities production company has joined forces with a global speciality chemicals company to produce a spodumene concentrate and lithium hydroxide.