Fortescue Metals Group has shipped its 15 millionth tonne of iron ore through the Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland.
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).
The first shipment of zinc concentrate from Terramin Australia’s Angas mine, with a current market value of US$3 million, has left Port Adelaide.
With accommodation and flights during Mackay’s Queensland Mining and Energy exhibition, from 22 to 24 July, looking very tight, additional “cruise ship” and other local accommodation in the region, along with flights into the city have been announced.
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BHP Billiton has approved the Newcastle Third Port Project with a capital investment of US$390 million.
GLOBAL shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group has announced a major expansion plan with the opening of 13 ship agency offices in major ports throughout Australia.
THE Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) has received New South Wales Government approval to build and operate a 66 Mtpa capacity coal export terminal for the Port of Newcastle.
A SIGNIFICANT milestone in the Dampier Port upgrade was achieved this July when four ships were simultaneously berthed at Parker Point.
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.