A radical shift in government planning for the Mid-West iron ore industry has been welcomed by two of the major protagonists, Murchison Metals and WestNet Rail, but been criticised by a third player, mining company Midwest Corporation.

A radical shift in government planning for the Mid-West iron ore industry has been welcomed by two of the major protagonists, Murchison Metals and WestNet Rail, but been criticised by a third player, mining company Midwest Corporation.