A bit of price movement at the (hitherto) stationary today? Nice...

A bit of price movement at the (hitherto) stationary today?

Nice if it reflects favourable tides at Port Hedland.

There was a story the other day somewhere comparing Port Hedland (and the slow-cogitating authority there?)  with  port developments elsewhere in Australia ….


https://www.australianmining.com.au/news/mineral-exports-put-focus-on-port-infrastructure/
Mineral exports put focus on port infrastructure

December 13, 2021News Michael Philipps

Port Hedland.

Pilbara Ports Authority exported a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes (Mt) for November 2021, a 4 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2020.
Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 43.9Mt – of which 43.4Mt was iron ore exports – marking a 5 per cent increase to total throughput compared to November 2020.
Imports through Port Hedland totalled 167,000 tonnes, a decrease of 10 per cent compared to November 2020.
The Port of Dampier delivered a total throughput of 15.1Mt, a 4 per cent increase from November 2020, with iron ore contributing 83.63 per cent of the total.
Imports through the Port of Dampier totalled 111,000 tonnes, a decrease of 17 per cent from November 2020, with petroleum making up 86.37 per cent of the total for the month.


There has been significant interest in Australian ports in recent weeks, with the announcement of a new $10 million dollar project to build Common User Infrastructure at the Port of Bundaberg, with the detailed plans complete and tenders now open to local businesses.
A new bulk goods conveyor facility at the port will improve loading facilities for a wide range of goods.

Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories Nola Marino said once complete, the Common User Infrastructure will provide an opportunity for the Hinkler region and surrounds to increase exports of bulk commodities including minerals, timber products (wood pellets and woodchip) and agricultural produce.
“This $10 million investment from the Australian Government under the Hinkler Regional Deal will deliver new capability at the Port of Bundaberg. This will increase economic activity for the Hinkler region and provide opportunities for local producers to compete in world markets,” Marino said.


Earlier in December, Iron Road and Andromeda Metals entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a deep, multi-commodity port at Cape Hardy in South Australia.
According to a statement from the company, Andromeda has entered into the agreement as part of exploring a number of potential port development options to support the future growth across its portfolio of projects on Eyre Peninsula, specifically the Mount Hope kaolin project.


In November, Mineral Resources (MinRes) partnered with Hancock Prospecting and Roy Hill to investigate the development of a new iron ore export facility in Port Hedland
Stanley Point Berth 3 in South West Creek is shaping as a viable option for the major iron producers to expand their export capacities.
The agreement would see Roy Hill provide services to MinRes and Hancock to develop and operate the facility, including rail haulage and port services.


And it probably does NOT mean  Chris Ellison will decide to fast-track the BCK Port Hedland JV over his plans for Onslow (the port to be for his new Ashburton supply hub), but, FWIW, the West Australian today reported Mineral Resource’s application to install a 500 worker village in Onslow has been rejected by the local shire.

Spoiler : See here

https://thewest.com.au/news/pilbara...00-person-workforce-camp-in-onslow--c-4961461
Shire of Ashburton rejects plan for 500-person workforce camp in Onslow
Alexander ScottPilbara News
Fri, 17 December 2021 5:00AM


Accommodation pods for the proposed Onslow Village Credit: supplied/Shire of Ashburton

The Shire of Ashburton has rejected a proposal for a 500 person transient workforce facility at Onslow’s Back Beach because it did not address concerns about the possible environmental impacts of the development.
The proposed camp, known as Onslow Village, put to the council by Rowe Group on behalf of Mineral Resources Limited, would have featured 500 bedrooms, a restaurant, a tavern and recreational facilities.
The facility was planned to be located along Back Beach Road on 20.45ha of crown land just 300m west of the Onslow town centre.
Ashburton councillors supported a motion at Tuesday’s council meeting to reject the plan and inform the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel.

Proposed facilities at the Onslow Village Credit: supplied/Shire of Ashburton
A shire officers’ report stated a traffic impact study presented to the local government found Third Avenue, which borders the camp on the western end, would need to be upgraded to a sealed standard.
“The development is proposed to generate a minimum of 100 daily trips, consisting of 16 buses (12.5m in length) shuttling workers to and from the site twice a day,” it stated.
The report stated traffic volumes represented a significant increase in existing vehicle movements within Third Avenue and Simpson Street.
The environmental impact assessment submitted found clearing of vegetation was unlikely to significantly impact most fauna species because of the abundance of similar habitat south of the site.
“However, if Lerista planiventralis maryani (a native reptile) are inhabiting the site, clearing will have a significant impact on the local population,” it stated.
According to the shire officers’ report, further studies were needed to be undertaken to determine what portions of the subject site were suitable for development.
“The development proposal does not address these concerns or satisfy the requirement of these studies being undertaken. The potential presence of Lerista planiventralis maryani remains unresolved,” it stated.
“The report states that if the species were present, the clearing will have a significant impact upon the local population of the species.”
The proposal also received backlash from the community, with a petition submitted to Shire president Kerry White obtaining 236 signatures, 136 of which were deemed valid.

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