Aurox advances with major port agreement - 1 July 2008
Perth based Pilbara iron ore developer Aurox Resources has taken a further step in the development of its Balla Balla magnetite project, securing an agreement with the Port Hedland Port Authority for a magnetite shipping facility.The agreement includes dewatering, stockpiling and ship-loading facili...
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De Grey looks offshore for Pilbara iron prospects - 1 July 2008
De Grey Mining Ltd is seeking to secure over 1,292 square kilometres of tenements in shallow waters off the Pilbara coast, to explore for iron ore deposits.De Grey has entered into an option-to-purchase Heads of Agreement with Geotech International over the 640 square kilometre Fortescue Island Expl...
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Orbital secures $2.8 million in government funding - 1 July 2008
Clean energy technology group Orbital Corporation has received federal government funding to construct a heavy duty engine test facility in Balcatta, Western Australia.The new facility will be capable of operating engines on natural gas, LPG, biodiesel, gasoline and diesel.The facility will provide ...
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Neptune secures fabrication contracts worth $5 million - 1 July 2008
Link Weld Engineering, a subsidiary of Perth based engineering company Neptune Marine Services Limited, has been awarded two significant fabrication contracts collectively worth more than $5 million.The first project involves the fabrication of four riser bases and one Pipeline End Terminal (PLET) s...
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Keytown awarded $12.86 million housing contract - 1 July 2008
VDM Group's Western Australian-based construction subsidiary, Keytown Constructions, has been awarded a housing contract to the value of $12.86 million.The contract is for 24 houses to be built in South Hedland, Western Australia for the Fortescue Metals Group.The houses, which have been designed by...
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RCR secures more than $47 million in new project work - 1 July 2008
Multi-disciplinary engineering company RCR Tomlinson Ltd has secured more than $47 million in new project work across Australasia.The works include: • $10 million per annum for site electrical and mechanical minor construction works over an initial two year period, with an optional five y...
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United Group win $100 million in rail contracts - 1 July 2008
Diversified services company United Group Limited has won $100 million worth of rail contracts.The Sydney based company has won contracts to supply: • 315 iron ore wagons to BHP Billiton's operations in the Pilbara, taking the total number of wagons UGL Rail has sold BHP to more than 2500...
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Kemerton power upgrade complete - 1 July 2008
The upgrade of Kemerton Power Station by Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund is now complete. The upgrade is an innovative and environmentally friendly solution that will boost Verve Energy's ability to supply power to the Western Australian market.The upgrade involved retrofitting an exis...
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Macmahon preferred proponent for Reid Highway extension - 1 July 2008
Macmahon Contractors Pty Ltd has been selected as the preferred contractor for the extension of the Reid Highway in Perth, from West Swan Road to Great Northern Highway.Macmahon and Main Roads will enter into detailed negotiations before the design and construct contract will be awarded in early Jul...
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Macmahon secures $100 million contract extension - 1 July 2008
Macmahon Holdings Ltd has negotiated a $100 million extension to the contract at the BMA Coal Operations owner and operated Saraji surface coal mine in Queensland.BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a 50/50 alliance between the world's largest diversified resources company and the world's larg...
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Government funding to double for Busselton Jetty restoration - 1 July 2008
The Western Australian State Government will double its funding towards the restoration of the iconic Busselton Jetty.The State Government will contribute an additional $6 million, bringing its total commitment to the project up to $12 million.The project will bring millions of dollars of investment...
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Apex commences project development in Eastern Goldfields - 1 July 2008
Apex Minerals has commenced project development at its Wiluna Project in the Eastern Goldfields, Western Australia. A recently finalised implementation study has estimated average cash costs of approximately $560 per ounce, with costs for the underground mine forecast at under $500 per ounce.I...
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Wärtsilä contracted to supply two power plants to PNG - 1 July 2008
A leading Chinese engineering company has awarded Wärtsilä contracts to supply two power plants to be installed in the Madang region of Papua New Guinea.China EnFi Engineering Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China Metallurgical Group (MCC), will incorporate the plants into their nickel min...
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Northern Mining discover new nickel at Blair North - 1 July 2008
A significant new nickel discovery has been made by Northern Mining Limited at the Blair North prospect, 30km southeast of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The assay results indicate near surface primary nickel sulphide mineralisation. The good width and grade of the intercept only 120m be...
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Mincor extends Durkin North deposit - 1 July 2008
Mincor Resources NL has achieved further exploration success with drilling at the Durkin North (formerly Durkin Deeps) exploration project intersecting high-grade massive and matrix nickel sulphides, 80m beyond the boundary of the current mineral resource.Durkin North is part of Mincor's Northern Ni...
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Water Awards nomination now open - 1 July 2008
Nominations for the 2008 Department of Water and Water Corporation Water Awards are now open.The Awards recognise the achievements of business, industry, schools, local government, community groups and individuals in the fields of water conservation, water efficiency and water resource management, a...
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Industry events
WA Sustainable Energy Association presentationTuesday 8 July - Perth Concert HallThe WA Sustainable Energy Association will host a presentation titled Energy Challenges. The presenter is Tim Shanahan, Director of the Energy and Minerals Initiative at the University of Western Australia.Th...
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