WA Iron Ore Miner
SMC would like to thank all those who have supported the proposal to recommence mining at Blue Hills and we look forward to again having a significant presence in the local communities.
SMC’s Koolanooka mine was West Australia’s first iron ore mine when operations commenced in 1965.
The Mine was re-started and run by SMC from 2008 until 2010 with 130 people directly employed by Sinosteel Midwest, with a further 70 jobs created in the Mid West region
The mine site is now mostly rehabilitated and is part of a research project to studying the most effective ways to return mined areas to their original state.
Morawa shire also has plans to turn the site into a mountain bike park after SMC completes site rehabilitation.
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Sinosteel Midwest Corporation (SMC) today welcomed a decision by the Minister for Environment Steven Dawson to approve its application to expand an existing iron ore mine east of Geraldton. The decision clears the path to allow mining to …
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The man responsible for the Australian operations of Chinese giant Sinosteel has opened up on the company’s frustrating wait for approvals for a new iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Midwest region, as the WA government closes in on a …
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PERTH based iron ore miner Sinosteel Midwest Corporation has won this year's environmental award from the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies (AMEC), for leading practice in Banded Iron Formation restoration. Sinosteel Midwest, …
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China's Sinosteel Midwest has flagged plans to return to mining at its mothballed Blue Hills iron ore operation, challenging a ruling by the environmental watchdog last year that forced its closure. The mine, located 65km northeast of Perenjori, …
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On Saturday 22nd November 2014 the result of five years of negotiations came to a conclusion with the Wajarri Yamatji community agreeing to support the ‘SMC Weld Range Native Title and Heritage Sustainable Benefits Agreement’ for the Weld Range …
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It’s no secret that a driver’s licence is a huge advantage in securing and maintaining paid employment. Whether it’s to become a retail employee or to get to a mine site, driving is an important skill which has enormous benefits. Sinosteel Midwest …
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The planned closure of Sinosteel Midwest Corporation’s (SMC) Koolanooka operation this week [Ed note: Week beginning June 24th 2013] marks a significant milestone for an iconic mine in the Mid West as the last of her DSO iron ore makes its way to …
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Sinosteel Midwest Corporation's (SMC's) Blue Hills hematite project which was deferred in October 2012 has now been put firmly back on the table. Operations are expected to commence in the second half of 2013. "We are extremely pleased that the …
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Sinosteel Midwest Corporation (SMC) is pleased to confirm that final ministerial environmental approval has been granted for the Weld Range project. "The Public Environment Review process which began in November 2007 is now complete, with the final …
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SMC managers will be rolling up their sleeves this week to pitch in and help Foodbank assemble care packs for Midwest youth as part of the Operation Reset program. The SMC Resourcing the Region sponsorship funds will assist MRDC to deliver the …
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