YANDI-MINE-AND-PORT-HEDLAND
Monday 05 January 2009Fortescue 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).
Friday 19 December 2008Jason 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.
Monday 08 December 2008Atlas 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.
Thursday 04 December 2008CDE Capital is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for its unwavering commitment to Aboriginal employment.
Thursday 04 December 2008Specialist 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.
Wednesday 26 November 2008Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M) has won the prestigious Industrial Award at the 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.
Tuesday 09 September 2008BHP 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.
Wednesday 30 July 2008BHP 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.
Wednesday 07 May 2008Organising 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.
Tuesday 05 February 2008BHP Billiton has approved US$1.094 billion of capital expenditure to underpin accelerated growth of its Western Australian Iron Ore (WAIO) business.