Company News
Fluor Secures $500 Million Contract
February 2010
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) was awarded a contract by BHP Billiton (LSE: BLT) to execute the next phase of its Rapid Growth Program. The focus of the project will be the continued expansion of BHP Billiton's iron ore operations in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Fluor booked approximately $500 million in the company's fourth quarter of 2009. The Fluor SKM Iron Ore Joint Venture's scope includes overall program management activities and engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for specific elements of the mine, port and rail works.
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Appointment of Iron Ore President
February 2010
BHP Billiton announces the appointment of Mr Chris Campbell as President of its Iron Ore business, replacing Ian Ashby who will become the CEO of the Western Australia Iron Ore production joint venture with Rio Tinto.
Mr Campbell's appointment is expected to become effective as Mr Ashby's workload in the JV increases, which is expected to occur progressively over the coming months.
In his new role, Mr Campbell will have overall responsibility for the Company's global Iron Ore operations.
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LJN Consortium Contract Variation
January 2010
Civil and mining services contractors NRW Holdings, in joint venture with Laing O’Rourke and John Holland, have today been awarded a variation by BHP Billiton Iron Ore to their existing contract for the southern section of the rail duplication for the RGP5 Project. The variation is valued at approximately $145 million to the Consortium, with NRW’s additional component worth approximately $105 million. NRW will deploy approximately 170 additional personnel
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Kerman Awarded Two New Pilbara Projects
November 2009
Perth based unlisted public company Kerman Contracting Limited (Kerman) has been awarded two contracts for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Rapid Growth Project 5 (RGP5) Expansion Works in the north west of Western Australia.
The combined value of these two projects is $58.0 million with work commencing immediately and for completion by August 2010.
The first contract awarded to Kerman is the design and fabrication of 40 conveyor modules for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s port expansion at Finucane Island. These modules will allow high level conveyors to carry ore to the new berths in a fully enclosed environment to mitigate dust and noise issues.
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AGC awarded AU$100 million contract
November 2009
AusGroup Limited (‘AGL’ or ‘AusGroup’ or the 'Group') today announced the award of a AU$100 million contract by BHP Billiton Iron Ore.
AusGroup’s Australian subsidiary, AGC Industries Pty Ltd ('AGC'), was awarded the contract for the structural, mechanical, piping and heavy haulage of the Rapid Growth Project 5 at the company’s Yandi operation.
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FAST Sponsor Festival of Perth
November 2009
FAST is a proud sponsor of the Festival of Perth, including the Becks Music Box.
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UGL Secures $165 million project development contract
September 2009
Diversified services company United Group Limited today announced that it had secured a contract valued at $165 million with BHP Billiton Iron Ore at Port Hedland, Western Australia.
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Memo Communications selected for $15 million contract
June 2009
Perth based Memo Communications, a member of the Astib Group of companies, has been selected for a $15 million contract to design, engineer and install a Motorola digital two-way radio network as part of BHP Billiton’s Iron Ore Rapid Growth Project 5 (RGP5).
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Ausco secure $36 million dollar contract
May 2009
BHP Billiton is ramping up its Pilbara iron ore expansion efforts with Ausco Modular today securing a $36 million contract to install a 1,200-bed village and central facilities in Yandi. Ausco's latest contract is part of BHP Billiton's Iron Ore Rapid Growth Project 5.
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Work authorised to start on southern section of the rail duplication for the RGP5 project
May 2009
NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) as a member of a consortium with John Holland Pty Ltd and Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited are pleased to announce receipt of a "Letter of Intent" authorising work to start on the Southern section of the Rail duplication for the RGP5 project.
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Monadelphous Group Limited secure $100 million in contracts with BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
April 2009
Leading Australian engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) ("Monadelphous" or "the company") today announced it has secured contracts with a combined value of $100 million in the aluminium, coal and iron ore markets with major customers BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
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Leighton/Macmahon joint venture contract valued at $500 million to develop RGP5
April 2009
Leighton Contractors in a joint venture with Macmahon Contractors has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million to develop BHP Billiton’s Iron Ore Rapid Growth Project 5 (RGP5) rail project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Macmahon/Leighton joint venture contract valued at $500 million to develop RGP5
April 2009
Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH), in joint venture with Leighton Contractors, has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million by BHP Billiton Iron Ore for the double tracking of sections of the Mt Newman rail line, which forms part of the Rapid Growth Project 5 (RGP5).
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FAST donates generously to the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal
April 2009
FAST & MPDJV Social Club raised over $35,000 for the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal.
The final total includes matched funds from FAST' parent companies Fluor Australia and SKM.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to the Social Club who coordinated the efforts.
FAST & MPDJV Social Club has a long tradition of building a positive work force environment that extends beyond FAST and contributes to the community.
In addition to the final total - FAST, subcontractors and suppliers at the Newman Hub raised $15,000.
For further information, please contact the FAST & MPDJV Social Club - socialclub@fastjv.com.au
$200 million dollar Jan De Nul Group contract
Febuary 2009
Jan de Nul Group has been awarded a $200 million contract for works to expand shipping facilities at BHP Billiton’s Western Australia Iron Ore operations in Port Hedland.
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