Expansion of alumina production from 2.0 million tonnes per annum to 3.5 million tonnes per annum at Worsley refinery, and associated bauxite mining activities at Boddington

Last updated: July 2, 1996

The proposal is to expand alumina production from 2.0 million tonnes per annum to 3.5 million tonnes per annum at the Worsley Alumina Refinery, Collie, and undertake associated bauxite mining activities at Boddington. Read more...

Direct reduction/hot briquetted iron plant Cape Lambert

Last updated: March 26, 1996

The proposal is to construct and operate a Direct Reduction/Hot Briquetted Iron plant near Cape Lambert in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The proposed plant will utilise conventional and commercially proven ore concentration, pelletising and gas-based shaft furnace direct reduction technologies to convert Pilbara iron ore (fines and lump) into HBI. The production capacity of the plant is expected to be 3.6 million tonnes per year (Mtpa) of HBI. The project may be developed in stages... Read more...