Worley has been appointed by Rio Tinto to deliver engineering, procurement and construction management services for the Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The BS1 project will extend the life of the Brockman region in the West Pilbara and is said to have capacity to process up to 34 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of iron ore, with first ore scheduled in 2027 with the leverage of existing plants in the area.
The agreement between Rio Tinto and Worley continues the trusted relationship between the companies that has spanned 25 years in the Pilbara. This includes the recent delivery of the Western Range iron ore mine development.
A new primary crusher, overland conveyor, non-process infrastructure precinct and temporary work camp are expected to be constructed under the contract and will be executed by Worley’s team in Perth with support from its team in India.
“The BS1 project builds on the deep technical capability, regional knowledge, and collaborative culture that define how we deliver for Rio Tinto in the Pilbara. We’re further strengthening how we work with Rio Tinto and our delivery partners, bringing greater coordination and working as one team to deliver one goal – the next phase of iron ore production,” Worley president of major project and programs APAC Andrew Roy said.
Rio Tinto has previously invested $US1.8 billion ($2.8 billion) into the site, creating around 1000 jobs and forms part of the company’s world-class’ iron ore business and comprises the Brockman 4 and Greater Nammuldi mines.
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