Project overview

IB Operations Pty Ltd (IB Operations), as agent for the joint venture between FMG Magnetite Pty Ltd and Formosa Steel IB Pty Ltd, is developing a new magnetite mine and associated infrastructure at its Iron Bridge site (Iron Bridge Magnetite Project).

The Iron Bridge site comprises the North Star, Eastern Limb, Glacier Valley and West Star magnetite iron ore deposits located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The Iron Bridge Magnetite Project will include the execution of a process plant, non-process infrastructure, a slurry and return water pipelines, a raw water pipeline and port infrastructure to support 22 wmtpa production.

Delivery of first ore is expected in the first half of calendar year 2022.

Package description

At the time of publishing this invitation to register an interest, the Supply and Services for this package include the supply of explosives products (bulk and accessories), equipment and Services required for the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project early works. Indicative requirements are tabled below:

• supply of goods commencement date estimated October 2019
• downhole loading services commencement date estimated October 2019
• term estimated 10 months

                                                                                                              Indicative

Description                                                                                            Quantities

Supply of and delivery to Site Ammonium Nitrate (Bagged or Bulk)                         3,500t
Supply of and delivery to Site in temporary mobile storage container: Emulsion    400t
Supply of and delivery to Site: 150g Boosters                                            88,000 units
Supply of and delivery to Site: Surface Delay Detonators                    * 17 sec: 30,000 units
                                                                                                             * 25 sec: 30,000 units
                                                                                                             * 42 sec: 15,000 units
                                                                                                             * 65 sec: 15,000 units
Supply, operations and maintenance of Mobile Processing Unit (MPU)  1 unit, 10t capacity

Indicative time of when the goods, equipment and services will be required on-Site and start operating is estimated to be October 2019. To accommodate this, it is expected that personnel will be mobilised from mid-September 2019 to commence inductions, verification of competencies and equipment will be delivered to Site end September 2019 in order to commence commissioning. 

IB operations will provide a temporary storage magazine on-Site for the explosives accessories, while it is anticipated that ammonium nitrate and emulsion will be delivered on a daily basis (or as needed) for the term of this supply.

Relevant standards, codes and guides of Standards Australia and equivalent ISO and Australian Explosives Industry Safety Group will apply to this package 662NSC5003.

The Iron Bridge Magnetite Project, including this package 662NSC5003 is subject to internal approvals. The procurement process or scope, may change at the IB Operations’ election, including to accommodate project budget and time requirements.

Expression of Interest (EOI):
IB Operations invites expressions of interest (EOI) from capable and experienced contractors and suppliers, who are safety focused and price competitive for this package 662NSC5003. Interested parties must register an EOI on the ironbridge.icn.org.au

EOI Registrants are required to provide the following information as part of its EOI:

1.  an ICN Gateway company profile, current in all material respects; and