BHP has now developed more than three quarters of the South Flank iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Vale backs massive iron ore expansion
Vale has approved the $US1.5 billion ($2.1 billion) Serra Sul 120 project in Brazil.
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Rio Tinto launches legal battle with Monadelphous
Rio Tinto has started legal proceedings against Monadelphous for $493 million in damages related to the mining major’s iron ore processing facility at Cape Lambert, Western Australia.
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Iron ore becomes Australia’s $100bn export industry
Iron ore is the first Australian commodity to crack $100 billion in annual export value, according to the Australian Government's latest Resources Energy Quarterly report.
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Iron ore prices spike again as Brazilian coronavirus cases grow
Iron ore prices soared to nearly $US110 ($157.4) per tonne yesterday, a level not seen since August 2019.
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Pilbara Ports Authority achieves record export numbers
Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) has reported a record annual throughput of 717.2 million tonnes for the 2019/20 financial year, thanks to a surge in exports from Port Hedland.
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BHP awards three-year contract to Veris
Veris subsidiary Aqura Technologies has accepted a contract to provide managed support for BHP's in-room communications and entertainment system services across its Pilbara mining accomodation villages in Western Australia.
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Venture ready to commence mining at Riley
Venture Minerals has signed a port access agreement with TasPorts, signalling the possibility of immediate commencement of mining at the Riley iron ore project on the west coast of Tasmania.
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Scott Technology commences automation building works at Rio Tinto project
Scott Technology has started constructing an automated mine site laboratory at Rio Tinto's Koodaideri Iron Ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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MACA wins $230m Corunna Downs contract from Atlas Iron
Atlas Iron has awarded MACA a contract to carry out open pit mining services at the Corunna Downs iron project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Fortescue contract triggers John Holland recruitment drive
John Holland plans to recruit 400 new workers on the back of winning major new contracts in Western Australia, including a $130 million deal with Fortescue Metals Group.
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Iron ore prices high on robust steel production
Iron ore prices have continued their upward trajectory, reaching more than $US103 ($150) per tonne and remaining above $US100 nearly every day since Vale flagged mine disruption risks.
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Fortescue awards RDG with new Cloudbreak mine contract
Resource Development Group (RDG) has won a contract with Fortescue Metals Group to design and build an overpass at the Cloudbreak mine in Western Australia.
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BHP announces supplier innovation competition
BHP has announced a unique method of sourcing suppliers in the Australian mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) sector through a new program launched with Austmine.
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BHP puts off South Flank blasting
BHP has held off a portion of its South Flank mine development in the Pilbara region of Western Australia due to its impact on cultural heritage sites belonging to the Banjima people.
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Port Hedland expansion sets up WA job opportunities
The port of Port Hedland in Western Australia has contributed a whopping $64.1 billion to the Australian economy in 2018–2019, but this is set to increase even further over the next decade.
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Iron ore prices soar as Vale shuts mines down
Australia’s big iron ore miners are set to cash in on surging iron ore prices as Brazil's Vale has been hit with coronavirus-related troubles.
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West is best, WA Premier tells FIFO workers
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is encouraging fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers to relocate to the state permanently, following an announcement of new home building incentives.
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Fortescue awards $11m in contracts to Aboriginal-owned business
Fortescue Metals Group has contracted Mallard Deemy to construct and install laboratory, storage and administrative facilities for the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
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Demand for Australian minerals slows during April
Australian commodities have continued to be on demand throughout April despite exports slipping from record-high levels in March.
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