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Pilbara development dialogue

Wednesday 05 November 2008

The Pilbara Development Commission (PDC) recently held the third of its 'Pilbara Dialogue' sessions in Karratha as part of the PDC's role in facilitating the development of a regional vision for the Pilbara.


Green light for Pardoo

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Atlas Iron Limited has received final environmental approval from the Western Australian Minister for Environment for the Pardoo DSO Project.


Pilbara set for further growth

Thursday 28 August 2008

Unprecedented growth in the Pilbara region looks set to continue according to new population projections from the Pilbara Industry’s Community Council (PICC).


Third party gets access to rail

Tuesday 24 June 2008

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has welcomed the draft recommendations by the National Competition Council (NCC) to declare the rail services of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton for the Robe, Hamersley and Goldsworthy railway lines open to third parties.


FIFO from Carnarvon

Friday 18 April 2008

RIO Tinto Iron Ore has announced it will start a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) commute roster from Carnarvon.


FMG's first ore on track

Monday 07 April 2008

The rolling of Fortescue Metal Group’s first train load of iron out of the Pilbara and its automated unloading in the now commissioning new port, named the Fortescue Herb Elliot Port, has made Pilbara and Australian resources industry history.


CME President Dr David Smith resigns

Thursday 07 February 2008

CHAMBER of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) President Dr David Smith has resigned from the CME Presidency following his assignment to a new role within Rio Tinto.


Busselton to Pilbara weekly FIFO

Friday 30 November 2007

MINING workers in the Pilbara have been offered weekly flights from Busselton to Rio Tinto’s iron ore mines in the East Pilbara following increasing labour shortages.


FIFO service from Busselton

Monday 08 October 2007

RIO Tinto Iron Ore will start its new fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) commute roster from Busselton before the end of the year.


High hope for Pilbara blend

Tuesday 03 July 2007

THE first shipment of what will shortly represent 15% of traded world seaborne iron ore has been loaded at Dampier in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.


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