Fluor Australia

The state’s major engineering outfits have experienced significant staff changes in the last 12 months as the sector stepped out from the gloom of the global financial crisis.

A joint venture between Texas-based engineering and construction group Fluor Corporation and Sinclair Knight Merz has extended its relationship with BHP Billiton, winning new contracts, primarily for the expansion of BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine.

Texas-based engineering and construction group Fluor Corporation has announced its joint venture with Sinclair Knight Merz has won additional contracts with BHP Billiton for the mining giant’s 100 million tonne expansion of its Pilbara operations.

One of the overseers of Port Hedland’s massive but politically sensitive expansion, port authority chairman Ian Williams, has stepped down, making him the third key person to leave a top job at the state's ports this year.

WHEN mining and construction chief executives talk about workplace safety, many people struggle to stifle a yawn. But it is very different on the rare occasion when they hear about a serious accident.

A slowdown in the mining sector could have positive flow-on effects for employers in other industries, Business News' annual survey of the state's 100 largest employers has found.

A global business executive provided a good perspective this week on two perennial issues – dealing with change and coping with high costs.

Veteran Perth mining services executive Richard (Dick) Wright has passed away after more than 40 years of managing major projects.

The environmental watchdog has given the green light for BHP Billiton’s planned 80 million tonnes per annum South Flank iron ore development, with first ore targeted in 2021.