Western Australia

Southdown magnetite project proponents welcome green light for Albany Port Expansion

The WA Government has granted environmental approval for the Albany Port Expansion Project paving the way for the Albany Iron Ore Project.

BHP Billiton signs off on capital expenditure boost of $635m for Pilbara iron ore projects

BHP Billiton has approved a further $635 million of capital expenditure that will underpin continued growth in Western Australia Iron Ore's production profile.

Monadelphous secures new construction contracts and additional work in mining worth $130m

Monadelphous Group Limited has secured new construction contracts in the iron ore market in WA and in the NSW gold market.

Fortescue Metals Group releases Public Environmental Review on $3.6bn Solomon Project

The Solomon Project involves the development of a new mining province in addition to the Chichester mines already operated by Fortescue at Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek.

Perth wins right to host world's biggest and most prestigious LNG conference in 2016 - LNG 18

Perth will host the LNG 18 conference in 2016 which is expected to attract 4000 participants from more than 70 countries.

Free information session for suppliers wanting information on making the most of Tenders WA

Government Procurement (WA) is hosting a free information session in West Perth on Thursday 18 November for suppliers seeking information on Tenders WA.

Pre Feasibility Study on FerrAus Pilbara Project in Western Australia estimates CAPEX of $960m

FerrAus Limited will undertake a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on its Pilbara Project following a favourable Pre Feasibility Study (PFS).

Green light from Federal Government for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Project

The Federal Government has given environmental approval to Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Project, to be located off the northwest coast of Australia.