Green light for Mining Area C, Port Hedland port and rail
BHP Billiton will proceed with development of a new iron ore mine at Mining Area C and an expansion of its Pt Hedland port and rail facilities, both in the Pilbara.
Capital costs for the two projects are expected to be about $426 million for development of the new mine (BHP Billiton share about $36...
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GTL appoints lead arrangers for Methanol Plant
London-based gas-to-liquids project developer GTL Resources has announced the appointment of the Bank of Scotland, WestLB and National Australia Bank to act as Lead Arrangers for project financing of its proposed $600million methanol plant on the Burrup Peninsula.
GTL's proposed methanol plant is d...
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Hope Downs Project: PER closed
The Public Environmental Review period for Hope Downs Management Services’ (HDMS) proposed iron-ore project including a rail line and port facilities in the Pilbara has closed.
The proposed railway considered in the review extends for 324 km from Weeli Wolli Creek to Port Hedland Harbour and is bei...
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Ellendale Diamond Project due to start May 2002
West Perth-based diamond exploration company Kimberley Diamond Company NL has released a Feasibility Study which it says confirms the viability of the first stage development at the Ellendale Diamond Project, due to start in May 2002.
The Study, which was undertaken by Snowden Mining Industry Consu...
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Coolgardie Gold Project to reopen
Proponents of a gold project in Coolgardie plan to spend about $2.8million to re-open and refurbish the mine in August.
The move follows a new share agreement in the project between West Perth-based resource company Herald Resources Limited and joint venture partners.
Herald has executed a new mi...
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Mineral sands prospect at Dongara
A pre-feasibility study of a mineral sands project at Dongara has returned positive results, according to the proponent: West Perth-based mineral sands explorer Magnetic Minerals Limited.
The project was estimated at generating upwards of $63million.
Magnetic said the project was viable in respect...
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MOU signed on Goondicum Project, Queensland
Queensland-based ilmenite project developer Monto Minerals NL and CS Energy Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Confidentiality Agreement on the Goondicum Project and Downstream Beneficiation regarding possible participation by Monto Minerals in the Callide Energy Park.
CS Energ...
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Monto Coal Project, Queensland
Brisbane-based coal producer and explorer Macarthur Coal Limited has lodged a mining lease application with the Queensland Government that could bring the Monto Coal mine into production by year-end.
The Monto Coal mine, located south-west of Gladstone, Queensland, contains a very large thermal coa...
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Leighton wins $90m contract for mining at St Ives
Leighton Contractors has secured a $90 million contract from St Ives Gold Mining Company to carry out open pit mining at the St Ives mine at Kambalda.
The 22-month contract at St Ives, the third largest gold mining operation in Australia, will see Leighton undertake blasting and hauling works in ni...
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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 for ordering online.
Professor Ken W. Clements, Ye Qiang and Robert Greig wrote The Great Energy Debate: Energy Costs, Minerals an...
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Desalination and Seawater Supplies Project, Burrup Peninsula
The Water Corporation has applied for an upgrade of its Desalination and Seawater Supplies Project on the Burrup Peninsula to accommodate additional major projects earmarked for area.
The Minister for the Environment and Heritage has requested the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to conside...
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Government sinks new bores to alleviate water shortage
WA’s State Cabinet has given approval for the immediate start of a $37million program to commission three new deep artesian bores into the Yarragadee aquifer in Perth as part of a strategy to overcome the current water shortages.
Premier Dr Geoff Gallop said the three bores would deliver 15 million...
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Tidal power talks in Canberra
WA Deputy Premier and Energy Minister Eric Ripper have sent a top level delegation of State officials to Canberra in a last ditch attempt to secure binding Commonwealth commitments to a tidal power project in the West Kimberley.
Mr Ripper recently told State Parliament that the 12 April deadline fo...
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Karratha housing provides boost for employment
A major State Government has initiated a building program worth more than $4million in Karratha.
Tenders have been awarded by the Department of Housing and Works for 29 homes in the town.
Local architect David Hay has designed all the homes and building contracts have been awarded to local builder...
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Doonybrook Woodchip Mill under PER
WA Plantation Resources Pty Ltd’s plan to construct and operate a woodchip mill about 6km south east of Donnybrook is under a Public Environmental Review (PER) period to 22 April.
The logs will be trucked from bluegum plantations within a 150km radius from Donnybrook.
Following chipping and sortin...
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Queensland port strategy discussion paper
The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper for public comment aimed at developing a strategy to build on Queensland’s port network.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Steve Bredhauer said the discussion paper was the first step in the development of the Queensland Port Network Strateg...
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Government tender opportunities
Western Australia
Tender No - CIDC/01-02/1035
Agency - Western Australian Government Trade Office - India
Title - Invitation for Empanelment of Consultants for various Infrastructure Projects in Chhattisgarh State
Tenders close - Tuesday, 23 April 2002, 7:30 PM (WA Standard Time)
Link - ets.ge...
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Industry Events Calender
For comprehensive information on the following industry events, visit or click on the associated link, or call the number.
Pipeline Maintenance Planning Seminar & Exhibition, 23 April, Hilton on the Park Melbourne
Link: www.apia.net.au/conventions/2002convention.html
Tel - (02) 6273 0577
2002 Au...
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Minister and Austal chief to speak on innovation
Austal Ships chairman, John Rothwell, and State Development Minister, Clive Brown, will speak in May on the importance of innovation in guiding business from local to global success, and on how Government has a role to play as a catalyst for WA business to grow.
The Innovate for Success – Local Goe...
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REPS Directory at your service
The Western Australian Resource Development Services Directory (REPS Directory) details the services and expertise of 638 companies serving the resource and energy sector.
The online REPS Directory is more than just a database of organisations’ contact details with direct access to email addresses ...
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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 - www.cciwa.com/content/newsletter/20020326145557/majorwaprojects.xls
save the spreadsheet on your system
highlight the main data (i.e. project type, CAPEX amount, start date, end date, proponent) U...
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