WA kick-starts projects

An investigation has been launched following an iron ore train crash near Karratha involving a Rio Tinto autonomous train colliding with stationary wagons.

Initial clients Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals commit to Lumsden Point, a key port expansion project enabling diverse trade and renewable growth.

Rio Tinto to retrofit an owned vessel with fluidic air lubrication system from Alfa Laval.

Following rigorous testing over recent months, the new facilities have already been put to use with the first shipment of product last week.

The conveyor system is used for the import of finished fertiliser products and for raw materials to support fertiliser manufacture.

Western Australia and East Asia shipping routes are high-potential candidates for establishing a green shipping corridor powered by zero or near-zero carbon ammonia.