Metso has received an order for three high-capacity Metso Nordberg MP Series cone crushers for BHP’s Newman West, formerly Mount Whaleback, mine in Western Australia. Full story.
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Category: Western Australia
Ampcontrol expands in Western Australia
Electrification supplier Ampcontrol has grown its footprint, as well as its workforce numbers, in Western Australia with a major move to a larger facility campus in Kewdale. Full story.
Read MoreRio stops Nammuldi work after Indigenous site damage
Rio Tinto has reportedly stopped some production at its Nammuldi iron ore mine site in Western Australia after an Indigenous rock shelter was damaged. Read the full story here.
Read MoreBHP commemorates milestone iron ore delivery
BHP recently celebrated the shipment of 3 billion tonnes of high-quality iron ore to China by hosting key customer representatives at its Pilbara and Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, and at a gala event in Perth. Read the full story here.
Read MoreMonadelphous further develops Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes
Engineering company Monadelphous said it secured a major contract for the construction of the chemical grade lithium plant 3 (CGP3) at Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes site in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreAccenture boosts digital tech, automation capabilities
Accenture has acquired Perth-based ATI Solutions Group to enhance its digital technology and automation capabilities in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreLiebherr to validate autonomous T 246 trucks
Liebherr Mining said it will commence onsite validation of its Autonomous Haulage Solution by deploying a fleet of four T 264 trucks in the third quarter at a mine site in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue accelerates mine and rail project timeline
Fortescue plans to start construction on the Nyidinghu mine and rail project in Western Australia within the next few years, according to documents filed to WA’s Environment Protection Authority. Full story.
Read MoreBHP trials night-time thermal imagery at Newman
BHP said its Newman Operations’ teams in Western Australia are trialling the use of remotely piloted aircrafts (drones) equipped with infrared cameras to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment during the night. Full story.
Read MoreLiontown awards Kathleen Valley project to Byrnecut
Lithium miner Liontown Resources has selected its underground mining services contractor for the Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia ahead of its planned mid-2024 production start: Tier 1 group Byrnecut Australia. Full story.
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