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PORT-HEDLAND

15 millionth tonne milestone

Thursday 08 January 2009

Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.


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).


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: 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.


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.


Smooth sailing

Tuesday 15 April 2008

An Australian technology is helping ports and ships’ captains choose the best departure times and cargo capacity for heavily laden carriers. Jamie Wade writes.


Housing opportunity for Port Hedland

Tuesday 22 January 2008

SUBMISSIONS are open for the construction of a residential development in the heart of Port Hedland.


Housing boost for South Hedland

Thursday 13 December 2007

A LAND release in South Hedland will provide a much-needed boost for housing in the region and re-vitalise the North-West town, according to the WA Government.


More big news for Pilbara housing

Friday 12 October 2007

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has recently announced a further investment of $190 million to provide more high-quality employee housing in Newman and Port Hedland.


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