Rio Tinto has committed to using local suppliers to build iron ore railcars for its Pilbara mining operations, with the initial purchase of 50 iron ore railcars.
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Workshops announced for WA regional businesses to secure defence work
Regional businesses in WA will have the opportunity to learn how to join the state’s industry supply chains at an industry workshop in Karratha on March 18.
The inaugural event, run by the state government’s
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Horizon Power to power the Pilbara
According to an official release by the WA government, Horizon Power will soon be supplying Pilbara customers with energy from the most efficient gas power station in the region with the successful commissioning
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Pilbara miners choose locally manufactured content
Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group's decision to commit to local WA suppliers provided more than $1.8 billion of work to the region.
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Contractors have “moral obligation” to hire locals
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union says Woodside contractors have a “moral obligation” to hire some locals that face losing their jobs at a Karratha gas plant.
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