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What past attendees say about IIR’s Regional Mining Series
One of the best conferences due to the variety of industries represented and topics discussed. Good venue, well organised and should be repeated next year
- Paul Burton, TNG
Great networking, interesting topics
- Brendan Bourke, Horizon Power
Networking and course presentations were great
- Ben Serong, BP Australia
Very interesting, great variety of presentations
- Rob Humphryson, Macmahon Holdings Ltd
Well organised, friendly and informative
- Stuart Cuthbert, Rio Tinto Alcan
Considerable amount of new and current information
- Justin McKirdy, MRWA
I was able to chat with all the various players and gave me a unique opportunity to get my message across
- Jim Mahoney, Main Roads
Great range of speakers on relevant topics
- Dallas Horadam, Metalytics
Good content, very insightful
- Darren Sharp, Rio Tinto
Great workshop, tailored discussion to my individual needs
- Rob Humphryson, Macmahon Holdings
Good networking opportunities, and gained some new client contacts
- Jess Toohey, GHD Pty Ltd
Very comprehensive, in-depth, good overview
- Dr Graham Kirby, Dept of Business, Economic & Regional Development
Good overview of local operation and international corporate profile. Very comprehensive and professional
- Adrian Van Kersen, Newmont
Informative, well presented
- Chris Salisbury, Energy Resources of Australia
Good perspective of project scope. Very good!
- David Buick, Alcan Gove
Excellent overview of corporate strategy and project timelines. Exceptional powerpoint presentations
- Tony Simpson, Toms Gully Mine
The correct people were present and gave good information
- Tim Stewart, Dimidium Group
Provided a wider understanding of the issues relating to mining in the NW
- Neil Robertson, Toll Group
Excellent! Good overview of NW QLD
- Craig Porter, Leighton Contractors
Great location, subject matter, papers and speakers
- Andrew Andrejewskis, SAPEX Ltd
Excellent regional focus
- Scott Cawrse, Sinclair Knight Merz
Great location, subject matter, papers and speakers
- Andrew Andrejewskis, SAPEX Ltd
Excellent regional focus
- Scott Cawrse, Sinclair Knight Merz
High quality presentations and excellent networking with good variety of clients and service providers
- Richard De Nichilo, LogiCamms
Very informative range of topics, well presented
- Dwayne Gum, BHP Billiton
Good group of speakers, wide range of topics
- Andrew Knott, Stramech Engineering
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Port Hedland outer harbour a beanfeast for suppliers
BHP Billiton’s $10bn to $12bn expansion of Port Hedland’s outer harbor will offer a smorgasbord of opportunities to bulk handling suppliers, with, for example, 5 conveyors up to 8kms in length to be built.
The new development will have 8 berths and 4 shiploaders at the end of a 2km wharf.
BHP Billiton has released a raft of documents, many technical and scientific, as it seeks environmental approvals for the giant project. While there is extensive coverage of the development’s impact on turtles, corals and many other animals and plants, the documents reveal extensive details of the project’s parameters. The planned outer harbor development of 240mtpa will, in capacity terms, match the inner harbour’s limit of 240mtpa. It will involve construction of 8 berths and 4 shiploaders at the end of a 2km wharf.
The expansion is to be undertaken in 4 stages, each taking 2 to 3 years, with first production anticipated around 2016/17, and the final one not completed to around 2028. The staged developments are predicated on favourable conditions in iron ore markets, and firm prices, so a major downturn in China could impact plans. Some of the major project parameters include:
• 940 hectares of vegetation to clear
• 300mtpa landside infrastructure capacity
• 5 conveyors up to 8kms in length
• Staged stockyards development, each comprising ore stockpiles, 1 car dumper, 2 stackers, reclaimer and lump screening plant
• 2 rescreened fines yard
• 5 rail loops, 1 for each car dumper
• 32km rail spur connection
• 2 km wharf
• 8 berths and 4 shiploaders
• 4 km jetty
• 34 km shipping channel
Contact: www.bhpbilliton.com
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