INSIDE
MINESITE 2013
Production Manager & Editor
Amanda Franklin
Editor & Writer
Jo Rollinson
Art Design
Simon Spencer, Think Studios
Front Cover
Photo courtesy of Rio Tinto
Printed
by Scott Print
Enquiries
Craig Franklin
craig.franklin@iinet.net.au
tel: (08) 9279 9151
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Minesite
is published by
Unity Publications
(
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PO Box 41, Guildford WA 6935
tel: (08) 9279 9151
Minesite
is distributed to members
of the WA Mining Club Inc. and
WA-registered mining companies
Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information contained in
this publication is accurate at the
time of production (October 2013)
high-grade performance
Doray’s listing to production in lightening time
85
SINO IRON
Massive project going beyond pure processing
88
'
BeARLY' A BULL IN SIGHT
Today’s stock market sentiments
104
AFRICA'S IRON ORE REALITY
Equatorial looms large
108
NEW EYE ON THE WEATHER
Improved forecasting for remote Australia
116
making an impact
Junior explorer with senior excitement
133
Foreword
Welcome to
Minesite
,
Annual 2013
2
Comment
Premier of Western Australia
3
shining beacon
Sandfire goes from strength to strength
14
UNITED WE STAND
Combined forces best approach to safety
29
collaborate to innovate
The long-term need for research partnerships
35
NORTON'S SOLID START
One year in and making the grade
41
success in six
BC Iron moves up to mid-tier status
50
star-struck
Bill Beament’s starring roles
58
44
8
5
72
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2013
Events Calendar
St Barbara’s Day
Club Scholarships
Annual Gala Ball
Golf Day