Name and Location
Cape Preston East port iron-ore export facility, Pilbara, Australia.

Client
Iron Ore Holdings (IOH).

Project Description
The project involves an innovative method to transfer iron-ore from shore to ship, removing the need for dredging and the construction of breakwaters and, therefore, limiting the impact on the marine environment.

The proposed iron-ore export facility is located 60 km south-west of Danpier and 4 km east of CITIC Pacific’s Cape Preston port. It includes a landside stockpile area to hold about two-million tonnes of iron-ore product, materials handling facilities and a 1.4 km trestle jetty into the ocean. IOH proposes to fund the development of a port facility with a capacity of up to 25-million tonnes a year, which will facilitate the export of product from Bungaroo South, IOH’s satellite desposits and third-party users.

The proposed IOH facility will occupy a relatively small portion of the largest Cape Preston East area, which could be further developed by other parties.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Western Australian Minister of Environment Albert Jacob has approved the development of the Cape Preston East port facility proposal submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority.

The Minister approved the implementation of the proposal subject to conditions that are consistent with other port approvals in Western Australia and the recent approval by the Federal Government for Cape Preston East, as well as standard procedural and compliance obligations.

The environmental approvals from the state of Western Australia and Federal governments are in place, all native title agreements have been secured and notice of intention to take process by the state government is in progress, after which the Cape Preston East land is proposed to vest in the Dampier Port Authority.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
IOH, tel +61 8 9483 2000, fax +61 8 9321 0322 or email info@ironoreholdings.com.