Western Ridge crusher project, Australia
Name of the Project
Western Ridge crusher project.
Location
On Nyiyaparli Country, about 21 km south-west of Newman, in Australia.
Project Owner/s
BHP.
Project Description
The project is expected to deliver an average of about 25-million tonnes a year over a mine life of 12 years to replace production from the depleting orebodies around Newman.
The project scope includes new ore processing and transportation infrastructure, including the construction of a new 30-million-tonne-a-year primary crusher and a 12 km overland conveyor to transport the ore from the Mount Helen and Silver Knight iron-ore deposits to the Newman West ore processing hub.
Potential Job Creation
Not disclosed.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
No details available.
Capital Expenditure
About $943-million.
Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in the first quarter of the 2027 financial year.
Latest Developments
BHP reported in August 2024 that clearing and excavation work has started on site and construction of the primary crusher is progressing as planned.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
No information provided.
Contact Details for Project Information
BHP, tel +61 3 9609 3333.
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