Worley has been appointed to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) phase for the Rio Tinto Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) iron ore project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The scope of the services includes construction of a new primary crusher, overland conveyor, a non‑process infrastructure precinct and a temporary camp for construction workers. The EPCM services will be executed by Worley’s team in Perth with support from Worley’s Global Integrated Delivery team based in India.
This BS1 project will extend the life of the Brockman region. It will have the capacity to process up to 34 Mt/y of iron ore, leveraging existing plants with first ore scheduled for 2027.
The EPCM services follows Worley’s delivery of the definitive engineering study phase for BS1 project and continues a trusted relationship between Worley and Rio Tinto that spans 25 years in the Pilbara, including the recent delivery of the Western Range iron ore mine development, it added.
“The continuation of our services for the BS1 project is a testament to our long‑standing partnership with Rio Tinto and our proven capability in delivering mining projects in the Pilbara,” Chris Ashton, Chief Executive Officer of Worley, said. “We’re pleased to support the EPCM phase of this strategically important project and contribute to the future of iron ore production in Western Australia.”
Andrew Roy, President of Worley Major Projects and Programs – APAC, said: “The BS1 project builds on the deep technical capability, regional knowledge and collaborative culture that define how we deliver for Rio Tinto in the Pilbara. We’re further strengthening how we work with Rio Tinto and our delivery partners, bringing greater coordination and working as one team to deliver one goal – the next phase of iron ore production.”
