Aussies expand iron ore
BHP Billiton has awarded a Mine and Port Development Joint Venture contract to Fluor for an iron ore expansion project in
The $1.8bn, equal joint venture contract will be held between Fluor
The expansion will increase the mine’s capacity from 129m tonnes per annum to 155m tonnes per annum.
Fluor will also modify rail and port facilities as part of the joint venture, which is expected to reach completion in early 2010.
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