Name and Location
Marillana iron-ore railway project, Australia.

Client
Brockman Mining.

Project Description
An initial railway study has been completed to underpin an integrated logistics solution for Brockman’s 20-million-tonne-a-year Marillana project, in the East Pilbara. The independent railway is one of a number of logistics solution options being considered by the company to deliver its high-quality iron-ore to the export market.

Brockman commissioned the study owing to the prolonged process in accessing current and potential third-party rail in the Pilbara. The prolonged process has significantly delayed Brockman’s production timetable.

The proposed railway is predicated on a standard gauge design, 26 t axle load and incorporates an Ausbeam track system – a ballastless track system with continuous rail support. The wagon design specification is based on current bottom-dump wagons used in Western Australia.

The study has demonstrated strong commercial credits for the project to support an initial rail capacity of 30-million tonnes a year to a designated berth in Port Hedland, with the capability to be expanded to 50-million tonnes a year for other junior miners.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
Not stated; however, the design and track structure are expected to significantly reduce capital costs, compared with traditional Pilabara heavy-haul railway systems.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
On the back of the positive results of this study, Brockman will progress with a prefeasibility study and continue discussions with the relevant Western Australian government departments on the requirements for its rail project and facilitating port.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Brockman Mining, tel +61 8 9389 3000, fax +61 8 9389 3033 or email Inquiry@brockmanmining.com.