When to Rent vs Buy Power Equipment: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Power equipment is a significant cost for WA industrial projects. The wrong choice can easily lead to cost overruns, downtime, or underutilised assets, while the right choice means efficient projects and reliable budgeting. The stakes are high, and tight schedules or harsh conditions make them even higher. Our experts at Silverstone help project managers and […]
Dewatering 101: What Every Project Manager Should Know
Groundwater inflow is one of the biggest challenges on WA mine sites. Without proper dewatering, open pits flood rapidly, delaying haulage and equipment access. Our experts at Silverstone have prepared this dewatering guide to explain what dewatering is and why it matters. It also outlines the methods and best practices that mine site operations across […]
Safety Topic: Working Safely in the Heat – Why It Matters and How to Manage It
Staying Cool at Work: Why Heat Safety Matters When the weather heats up, so does the risk of heat stress. It can affect anyone working in hot or humid conditions. Whether you’re outdoors or in a warm indoor space, understanding how heat impacts your body helps you stay safe and comfortable. What Is Heat Stress? […]
GenusPlus Secures $60 Million in Fortescue Decarbonisation Contracts
Fortescue Limited has awarded GenusPlus Group three major contracts worth $60 million to support its decarbonisation strategy across sites in Western Australia. The projects form part of Fortescue’s Climate Transition Plan, which aims to achieve real zero emissions by 2030. The plan targets all operations, including mining, rail, port, and non-process infrastructure across the Pilbara. […]
Mineral Resources Acquires Lucky Bay Garnet Mine in Western Australia
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has finalised a binding asset and share sale agreement with the administrators of Resource Development Group (RDG). The agreement transfers ownership of RDG’s assets, including the Lucky Bay garnet mine, to MinRes following creditor approval in September. The acquisition strengthens MinRes’ portfolio and adds another significant mineral project in Western Australia. What […]
Rio Tinto and Partners to Invest $733 Million in Pilbara Iron Ore Expansion
Rio Tinto, together with Mitsui Iron Ore and Nippon Steel, will invest $733 million to develop new iron ore deposits in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The investment will support the West Angelas Sustaining Project, designed to maintain production capacity of 35 million tonnes per year. This expansion will extend mining operations and strengthen […]
BHP copper operations powered by renewable energy in South Australia
BHP has taken a significant step toward decarbonising its South Australian copper operations. BHP has secured a new long-term renewable energy agreement with Neoen. The deal provides 100 megawatts of baseload renewable electricity, marking BHP’s largest renewable energy commitment in the state to date. This renewable power will support BHP’s Olympic Dam, Carrapateena, and Prominent […]
Ways To Improve Your Mental Health Onsite
Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Onsite This Spring 2025 As the chill of winter fades and spring arrives across the Pilbara and beyond, it is not just the landscape that begins to bloom. Our mental health can too. For those working in mining, where long hours, remote locations, and physically demanding tasks are the […]
Safety Topic: High Risk Construction Work
What is the Definition of High Risk Construction Work? High risk construction work is defined in regulation 291 of the WHS Mines Regulations. A PCBU that carries out high risk construction has additional WHS duties. These include requirements to prepare, keep, comply with and review a safe work method statement (SWMS) for the high risk […]
BHP Advances Port Hedland Expansion with PDP2 Project
In recent news, BHP Advances Port Hedland Expansion. BHP is progressing its Port Debottlenecking Project 2 (PDP2), a major investment in Port Hedland infrastructure. The upgrade aims to boost operational resilience and support Western Australia Iron Ore’s (WAIO) long-term production target of 305 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). Sixth Car Dumper and New Infrastructure The […]
Mineral Resources Marks Major Milestone with First Blast at North Pit
Mineral Resources Marks Major Milestone at its Iron Valley operations in Western Australia. The company recently completed the safe and successful first blast at the North Pit. This step signals the beginning of a new development phase at one of MinRes’ key mining sites. A targeted drilling program has already been finalised. Strip activities are […]
Genesis Minerals Doubles Exploration Budget
Genesis Minerals doubles exploration budget for FY26, aiming to unlock more value from its Laverton and Leonora gold operations. Exploration Budget Boosted to $40–$50 Million The company has raised its exploration spend from $19 million in FY25 to between $40 million and $50 million for the 2025–26 financial year. This sharp increase reflects Genesis Minerals’ […]