MinRes’ Onslow Iron transhippers arrive, first ore on ship delivered

The Port of Mackay handled 3.58 million tonnes of trade in 2023-24, nearing its record of 3.59 million tonnes, as it celebrates 85 years of operation.

BHP has deployed its first electric excavator, the R 9400 E Liebherr, at its Yandi iron ore mine, featuring an electric motor and autonomous cable reeler.

Southern Ports set nine records this year, with standout imports being caustic soda and fertiliser, and spodumene exports hitting a fourth consecutive record.

The Western Australian government will invest AU$22 million to expand Kwinana Bulk Jetty’s capacity and improve logistics infrastructure and planning.

Western Australia will get a heavy haul rail collaboration centre and a rolling stock manufacturing base, supporting the iron ore industry.

Rio Tinto marks a milestone with the shipment of 4 billion tonnes of Pilbara iron ore from Dampier Port to China Baowu Steel Group.