$700 million pig-iron project for Collie proposed
A Perth-based company – Westralia Iron and Steel Corporation’s (WISCOR) – is investigating development of a $700 million pig-iron plant in Collie.WISCOR’s scoping study into the project will take four to six months.The plant would be located south of the Muja Power Station.Western Power and WISCOR h...
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Newcrest considers $1 billion open pit at Telfer
Newcrest Mining is considering development of a $1 billion open pit gold mine at its Telfer operation in the Pilbara – potentially making it the largest gold mine in Australia by 2005.A potential large-scale mining project has been identified based upon ongoing work as part of the Telfer Project Fea...
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Mining Area C production in late 2003
Full iron ore production from BHP Billiton’s proposed new iron ore operation at Mining Area C in the Pilbara is scheduled to begin in late 2003.The deposit – about 120km north-west of Newman and 39 km from its existing Yandi mine – is estimated to contain 890 million tonnes of Marra Mamba iron ore i...
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Henry Walker extends Orebody 25 operations
Henry Walker Eltin (HWE) has extended its current contract to mine the BHP Billiton Iron Ore (BHPBIO) Orebody 25 deposit near Newman for a further 13 months. The extension will enable BHPBIO to optimise Orebody 25 mine plans, further strengthening the mining strategy for the Newman ‘satellite orebod...
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Mining recommences at Lights of Israel Mine
Mining operations have recommenced at Croesus Mining NL’s Lights of Israel Mine at Davyhurst in the Goldfields.The mine decline is currently being dewatered and rehabilitated with the first ore expected in May 2002.Specialist underground mining contractor Barminco Pty Ltd has commenced preparatory w...
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NT lobbies Canberra for Bayu Undan gas onshore
The NT Government is increasing efforts to attract gas from the Sunrise field on-shore to Darwin.Chief Minister Clare Martin recently held high-level talks with Federal Resources Minister Ian Macfarlane to stress the Territory and national benefits of attracting Timor Sea Gas on-shore to Darwin.In C...
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ROI open for $815 million Lane Cove Tunnel Project, NSW
The Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW is inviting Registrations of Interest (ROI) from the private sector to finance, design, construct, maintain and operate the proposed $815 million Lane Cove Tunnel (LCT) in Sydney as a privately financed toll road.The project involves the construction of twin 3....
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Perth Urban Rail Development Project packages
The WA Government has released two packages for the Perth Urban Rail Development Project.For background information on the project, visit or click here: http://www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au/index.php?Package 6A - Kenwick SubstationThe WA Department for Planning and Infrastructure is inviting Express...
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Comment invited on Kalgoorlie-Boulder rail options
The State Government has begun widespread community consultation over possible realignment of the rail system in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Alannah MacTiernan said a three-month community consultation phase would enable residents to consider the issues and have their...
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City route options for Perth-Mandurah rail link
The Perth City Rail Advisory Committee (PCRAC), established by the State Government, has provided recommendations for bringing the new faster, direct rail link from the Narrows Bridge to the city centre, and linking it with the Joondalup line. The two city rail-route options are:the western option c...
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$200 million Light Rail System proposed for Gold Coast
The Queensland Government will be commissioning a feasibility study in mid-2002 for a proposed light rail system on the Gold Coast.The proposal would cost an estimated $200 million to develop and is earmarked for operation in 2007.The rail system would comprise a 9km line with 12 to 15 stops between...
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Federal funding sought for $14 million Ord River bridge
The WA Government is urging the Federal Government to produce funding promised for the much-needed Ord River bridge project on Great Northern Highway, north of Halls Creek.Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said a project proposal detailing the scope, cost and justification for ...
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Marble Bar Road upgrade
A major upgrading of Marble Bar Road between the townsite and Shaw River will begin April 2002 and be completed in September 2002.Maddington-based contractor Brierty Contractors Pty Ltd won the $5.763 million contract to reconstruct and seal nearly 20km of the road.Project snapshotProponent - WA Gov...
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NRG Energy to refurbish Playford Power Station, SA
NRG Energy, Inc’s Board of Directors has approved plans to refurbish its 240 MW coal-fired Playford Power Station, extending its operating life significantly beyond 2004. NRG acquired Playford in September 2000, as part of its acquisition of the Flinders Power Assets from the SA Government. Refurbis...
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Large Kimberley power consumers get price relief
The Kimberley’s large power consumers will get $645,000 a year shaved off their power bills following a State Government decision to reinstate uniform power prices in regional areas. The new tariff benefits apply to off-grid power consumers using more than 300,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each ...
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NGC to seek partners in electricity generation, NZ
New Zealand-based energy provider Natural Gas Corporation Holdings Limited (NGC) is seeking partners in the development of its electricity generation business.NGC intends to have discussions with prospective partners over the next few months to assess interest and to explore mutually beneficial oppo...
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$3 million electrical / mechanical contract proposed, NT
The NT’s Power and Water Authority anticipates releasing in September 2002 an electrical / mechanical tender worth about $3 million.The contract will be for system operation, maintenance of a 132KV powerline and sub-station assets, and SCADA and communications maintenance for the Darwin to Katherine...
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Contract for industrial clothing, Queensland
Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of wet and or cold weather clothing.For more information visit or click here: http://www...
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Contract for protective footwear, Queensland
Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of protective safety footwear.For more information, visit or click here: http://www.qgm.q...
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Tender open for steel bridge beams
Main Roads WA is inviting tenders for the fabrication and supply of 18 x 18m 530UB92 galvanised steel beams including the beam connections and all fixings and attachments. The delivery site is in the Shire of Wagin.The tender closing date is Friday 12 April 2002.Documents are unavailable for downloa...
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Legal services contracts proposed, NT
The NT Government proposes releasing in May 2002 three separate tenders for legal services.The proposed tenders are as follows:preparation and negotiation, general legal advice and conduct of litigation for the Darwin Port Corporationcontract preparation and negotiation, general legal advice and con...
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WA resource sector reaches record high
The value of WA’s resources industry has increased by 4 per cent in 2001 to a record high of $26.8 billion. The sector’s growth consolidated a dramatic 51 per cent record increase in sales the previous year.State Development Minister Clive Brown said world events, driven by a downturn in the key mar...
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Energy costs, minerals and WA’s economic future
A University of Western Australia (UWA) publication analysing the effects of lower energy prices on the resources sector and on the broader WA economy is now available. Professor Ken W. Clements, Ye Qiang and Robert Greig wrote The Great Energy Debate: Energy Costs, Minerals and the Future of the We...
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Mineral Processing Plant Operator training at CCI
Are you looking to increase the skills and productivity of your entry level workers?Limited places are available at CCI’s Skills Centre in Kwinana for Certificate 2 Training in Engineering – Production.Training is flexible and can be delivered on the job, or off the job or a combination of both.Part...
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Get Inside Industry
Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of WA (CCI) and interested in receiving by e-mail at NO EXTRA CHARGE a monthly newsletter dedicated to industry?Inside Industry is CCI’s most widely circulated newsletter and covers regulatory and environmental issues, energy reform, infrastruct...
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Industry Events Calendar
For comprehensive information on the following industry events visit or click on the associated link or call the number.Queensland Gas and Electricity Briefing, 8 and 9 April 2002, Hilton Brisbane, QueenslandLink: http://www.ibcoz.com.au/qldenergy2002Tel: (02) 9080 4307Best Practice Procurement Stra...
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REPS Major WA Projects List – March 2002
To download and customise the latest REPS Major WA Projects List follow these steps.click here http://www.cciwa.com/content/newsletter/20020326145557/majorwaprojects.xlssave the spreadsheet on your systemhighlight the main data (i.e. project type, capex amount, start date, end date, proponent) UNDER...
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