The Western Australian resources sector has delivered a record-breaking $210 billion of sales and its highest ever job numbers over the past financial year.
Minerals and petroleum sales in WA grew by $38
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Rio Tinto to build new railcars in WA
Rio Tinto has made a commitment to use local suppliers to build iron ore rail cars for its Pilbara mining operations.
The company will also purchase 50 iron ore railcars, followed by an ongoing commitment
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WA welcomes BHP plan to employ 200 train drivers
The Western Australian Government has welcomed a BHP initiative to train and employ 200 train drivers over the next three years.
The program aligns with the State Government’s WA Jobs Plan – which
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WA to fast track 17 resources projects, unlock more than 20,000 jobs
The Western Australian Government will cut application wait times for major resource projects, as part of a move to unlock thousands of jobs and deliver economic benefits to the state.
State Government
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Largest lithium plant of its kind launched in WA
One of the largest lithium hydroxide plants of its kind in the world has been launched in Kwinana, Western Australia, and is expected to generate around $800 million per year in exports.
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BHP’s long-term Pilbara plan approved
BHP’s 50 to 100-year strategic vision for the Pilbara, which includes the creations of tens of thousands of jobs, has been approved by the Western Australian Government.
The company’s Pilbara Expansion
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Cataby mineral sands mine officially opens in WA
A $275 million mineral sands mine has been officially opened and is expected to sustain 600 ongoing jobs over its 13-year mine life.
Iluka Resources and Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan opened the
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Rio Tinto backs Australia’s first automation TAFE course
Rio Tinto has introduced Australia’s first nationally recognised qualifications in automation to provide workers with skills in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industry.
The new
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Australia establishes $53M national battery research hub
The Australian Government is providing a $25 million grant to an industry-led battery research centre in Perth, Western Australia, to meet the rising demand of the battery boom.
The $53 million Future
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Fortescue approves $3.7B Iron Bridge project
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and its joint venture partner Formosa have approved Stage 2 of the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project, which is set to create 3000 construction jobs and 900 once operational.
The
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