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Fortescue celebrates a berth-day

Monday 05 January 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has commissioned a second ship loading berth at its Herb Elliott Port at Port Hedland that will increase capacity to 55 million tonnes per annum (Mta).


Executive Outlook Series - Jason Kuchel

Friday 19 December 2008

Jason Kuchel is the chief executive of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy. SACOME is the peak body representing the Resources Industry in South Australia. Jessica Darnbrough writes for MINING DAILY.


Third party access goes full steam ahead

Monday 08 December 2008

Atlas Iron is the first company to utilise Western Australia's third party access agreement, using Fortescue Metals Group Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland to load and send a shipment of iron ore.


Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: CDE Captial

Thursday 04 December 2008

CDE Capital is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its unwavering commitment to Aboriginal employment.


Contract Miner of the Year Finalist: BBS

Thursday 04 December 2008

Specialist Contractor Bilfinger Berger Services (BBS) recently celebrated four years without Lost Time Injury at its Port Hedland operations, earning it a spot as a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards.


Communications excellence

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) has won the prestigious Industrial Award at the 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.


Yandi remains closed

Tuesday 09 September 2008

BHP Billiton spokesperson Emma Meade has told Australian Mining that operations at Yandi remain suspended following a fatal collision between a light vehicle and a haul truck at the mine site.


BHP suspends operation on worker death

Wednesday 30 July 2008

BHP Billiton has suspended its key iron ore rail and port operations at the Western Australian mining town of Port Hedland after a worker was killed there on Tuesday.


Working for the Pilbara

Wednesday 07 May 2008

Organising a mine shutdown in the remote Pilbara region can be a challenge at the best of times. However, one company is creating a name for themselves for shutdowns, maintenance and project management. Catriona Pollard writes.


BHP approves funding for iron ore growth

Tuesday 05 February 2008

BHP Billiton has approved US$1.094 billion of capital expenditure to underpin accelerated growth of its Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) business.


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