Western Australia

FID and construction start date for early next year on $3bn Extension Hill Magnetite Project in WA

Asia Iron Australia is targeting Q1 of 2012 to make a FID and start construction on the $3bn Extension Hill Magnetite Project.

BHP Billiton awards $822m Orebody 24 mine EPC contracts to FAST JV, Calibre Rail and Worleyparsons

A spokesperson for BHP Billiton has revealed to Projectory that FAST JV, Calibre Rail and WorleyParsons have won EPC contracts for the $822m Orebody 24 iron ore mine development.

Three major contracts awarded for Chevron’s $29bn Wheatstone Project, suppliers needed

FMC Technologies, Bredero Shaw and Skywest have all secured significant contracts with the Wheatstone LNG Project.

Inpex wins approval from WA government for $30bn Ichthys project, new work packages available

Inpex has received approval from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum to push ahead with development of the $30bn Ichthys project off WA's north.

GR Engineering Services wins study contract for Westgold’s Central Murchison Gold Project

Westgold Resources has appointed GR Engineering Services to undertake the processing and surface infrastructure study for the Central Murchison Gold Project.

BAE Systems wins $270m contract to add Anti-Ship Missile Defence capability to seven frigates

BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a $270m contract to upgrade Australia’s seven remaining ANZAC class frigates.

Kimberley Diamonds awards $65m Ellendale Diamond Project contract to MACA

Mining & Civil Australia (MACA) has won a $65m mining services contract from Kimberley Diamonds for its 100 per cent owned Ellendale Diamond Mine.

O’Donnell Griffin requires suppliers for $82m Port Hedland inner harbour contract with BHP Billiton

A senior figure at O’Donnell Griffin has spoken to Projectory about procurement needs on BHP Iron Ore's Port Hedland inner harbour project.

Draft EIS for Woodside-led Browse LNG project in WA released for public comment

A draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Woodside Petroleum-led Browse LNG project has been released for public comment.

BHP Billiton to build and operate $597m Yarnima Power Station in Western Australia

BHP Billiton has approved development of a $597m Yarnima Power Station to supply iron ore mining operations in the Pilbara.