The State Government has approved a $225 million upgrade of Port Hedland's port facilities after securing up-front capital contributions from miners, including BHP Billiton, Consolidated Minerals and Atlas Iron, to cover nearly half the cost.
Energy Minister Francis Logan has opened the Broome office of Horizon Power, the construction of which had taken place in conjunction with the West Kimberley Power Project, he said.
Midwest Corporation Ltd's long-running battle to transfer its iron ore transport from road to rail has taken a step closer to resolution after the Environmental Protection Authority recommended that the project be approved.
Perth-based IT infrastructure services provider ComputerCorp Ltd has partnered with USA-based EDS Australia Ltd on the Federal Government's $7.2 million infrastructure consolidation program, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Polaris Metals NL will work with Toll Holdings Ltd's Singapore-based marine logistics arm, Sembawang Kimtrans Ltd, aiming to finalise haulage, port and ship loading service agreements for its Western Australian iron ore projects.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has launched the next phase of public consultation on development proposals for boat harbours in the City of Fremantle, with three plans being drawn up by a Government-sponsored steering committee.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has further extended the deadline on Midwest Corporation Ltd's trucking permit to October 31, as the company seeks to resolve impediments to the construction of the Tilley rail siding.
Aspiring iron ore miner Grange Resources Ltd has selected its preferred power transmission option, which will have indirect benefits for communities on the south coast that have been plagued by poor power supplies in recent years.
Last week’s federal environmental approval for two massive North West gas projects seemed rather low-key after the drama surrounding the pulp mill in Tasmania.
South West business, SmartBurn Pty Ltd, has raised industry profile in the past month after winning three national awards for its pollution reduction device used in wood heaters.
A new high-capacity iron ore shiploader was due to arrive at the Geraldton Port today, in what Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said was the centrepiece of the multi-million dollar Berth 5 Iron Ore Expansion Project.
The State Government has approved the Greater Bunbury Regional Scheme, providing a plan for land use in the area, after a long process including consultation with the local governments of Bunbury, Capel, Harvey and Dardanup.
Belmot-based Ferrowest Ltd will work with the Geraldton Port Authority in planning for the receipt, storage, loading and dispatch of merchant pig iron at its planned Yalgoo Iron Project, the company has announced.
Woodside Energy Ltd has extended its contract with West Perth-based IT infrastructure services provider ComputerCorp Ltd for another 12 months, the company has announced.
The City of Perth has closed the temporary parking facilities at Ozone Reserve, after experiencing minimal demand at the three sites opened this week due to rail closures on the Joondalup and Fremantle rail lines.
Shares in iron ore explorer Midwest Corporation Ltd have soared by more than 30 per cent after rival Murchison Metals Ltd made a takeover bid worth up to $986.3 million.
Department of Premier and Cabinet Director General Mal Wauchope has announced the actions various government departments will take in response to the findings of the Corruption and Crime Commission announced today.
Premier Alan Carpenter has called on Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, who is visiting Perth today, to allocate more money to the State Government for infrastructure projects.
