Location:
Australia, Western Australia
Nearest Landmark:
PERTH
Distance from Landmark:
3000 km
Direction from Landmark:
North
Latitude:
16 Degrees 10 Minutes (South)
Longitude:
123 Degrees 45 Minutes (East)
Reported the decrease in production compared to 2007 was primiarily due to inventory stockpile reductions. In addition, production at Cockatoo declined as the second stage of the seawall reserves were exhausted. Construction on Phase 3 of the seawall is expected to be completed in May 2009, with sales continuing for approximately two years through June 2011.
October 30, 2008
Reported that approval was granted for Stage 3 mining of the existing deposit and construction of the seawall extension commenced during August. Seawall construction is expected to take approximately one year.
August 12, 2008
Advised that Stage 3 mining is expected to commence in mid 2009. RC drilling was carried out on hematite rich sandstones which were identified as having potential as feed for a beneficiation project thereby extending the life of the Cockatoo operation.
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