Western Australia

Okajee project reaches new milestone with Federal approval for port and rail development

The Federal Government has approved Oakajee Port & Rail’s proposed rail development with State approval anticipated in the September Quarter 2011.

Proponent of $100m waste conversion project in Karratha awards EPC contract to engineering JV

The proponent of a $100 million waste conversion project underway in Karratha has awarded the EPC contract to an engineering joint venture.

EPC consortium to deliver $130 million 55 Megawatt wind farm 40km South-East of Geraldton

An EPC consortium comprising a contract engineering and services provider and a technology provider will deliver a $130 million wind farm 40km South-East of Geraldton.

EPC to be announced shortly for $100 million algae to biomass conversion project in Karratha

The co-founder and managing director of a company developing a $100 million waste conversion project underway in Karratha says an EPC for the commercial facility will be announced shortly.

Rio Tinto commits $676 million to Pilbara expansion program for early works and procurement

Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion program in the Pilbara with $676 million of funding for early works and procurement.

Green light for Chevron Australia’s $25 billion Wheatstone project comes with tough conditions

The Environmental Protection Authority of WA has recommended environmental approval of Chevron's Wheatstone project but with stringent conditions.

More than $250 million for road upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations across WA

The WA Government has annonced spending of more than $250 million for upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations under the State Black Spot Program.

Emerging gold producer signs off on development of $109m gold project in eastern goldfields

An emerging gold producer and explorer has signed off on development of a $100 million gold mine in the eastern goldfields paving the way to start of construction.

Contract awarded for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 project

A contract for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 iron ore expansion project has been awarded to a WA-based construction services provider.