Objectives and Membership
The aims of WA Midwest Yilgarn Infrastructure Group Inc are to promote:
The collaboration and interests of prospective and current miners of all commodities, agriculture, infrastructure providers and their supply chain partners and (Indigenous) communities to enhance the development and accessibility of infrastructure
• Ensuring fair access to infrastructure including rail, port (storage, loaders/un-loaders and above/below rail)
• Road Upgrades and RAV rating
• Engagement with infrastructure providers, all levels of Government (Federal/State/Local) and agencies, local communities, indigenous people, industry associations, unions and the media
• Supporting initiatives to cut red tape and development of a State Magnetite policy drawing on its timely Battery products policy
• Highlighting the Midwest, Yilgarn and Goldfields substantial economic contribution to WA's economy
• Highlighting the benefits our companies make in supporting the WA economy
• Keeping key stakeholders updated and briefed
• Liaising with elected members and ministers
Membership: A uniquely diverse cross-sector base
- Includes Members, Associate Members, Attendees, Visitors and Guests
- The open door approach to meeting attendance coupled with remote access via MS Teams saw a high level of accessibility and attendance
Mining companies, infrastructure providers, grain handlers, government, agencies and contractors are in the various categories of membership including:
Current miners and explorers planning to mine
Mindax Ltd
Macarthur Minerals
Juno Minerals - close to mining & exporting
Audalia Resources
Atlas Iron - Legacy Iron Ore
Tulla Resources
GWR Group - currently overseeing mining & exporting
Western Gold Resources
Tungsten Mining NL
CuFe Ltd - currently mining & exporting
Gold Valley Group - currently mining & exporting
Newcam Minerals
Vocatus Resources - currently mining & exporting
Pilbara Resources Group
Associates: Wiluna Mining, Rosslyn Hill, Rumble Resources, Dundas Minerals
Roslyn Hill Lead - currently resuming mining & exporting
Reedy Lagoon/Lithium Australia
Black Ore - Terra Mining - currently mining & exporting
Infrastructure
Ports: Southern Ports Authority, Mid West Ports Authority
Rail: Pacific National, Aurizon, Arc Infrastructure, Qube, Martinus
Road: Hampton Transport, Campbell's Transport
Mobile Concrete Solutions
Energy: APA gas, solar, electricity
Grain: Co-operative Bulk Handling (associate)
Government/Agencies
Goldfields Esperance Development Commission, Mid West Development Commission
Menzies Shire, Wiluna Shire
Northern Goldfields Working Group: Shires of Menzies, Wiluna, Laverton, Leonora, Ngaanyatjarraku
WA Minerals Research Institute (associate)
GVROC (associate)
Wayne Glendenning Anthropologist
Sustainable Forest Industries Roundtable
MYIG Officers
Founding Chairman Gary Lyons (GWR Group Chairman)
Acting Chairman (current) Greg Durack Juno Minerals
David Utting Secretary
At its inaugural meeting in March 2020, predominately iron ore companies joined together to form the WA Midwest Yilgarn Infrastructure Group however the Group welcomes membership from miners of other commodities, agricultural and all organisations and communities with interests in improving, delivering and/or utilising infrastructure.
WA MYIG Inc is registered with the West Australian Department of Commerce (IARN: A1034602Z under the Associations and Incorporation Act 2015 (Section 10)) as a not-for-profit organisation incorporated on the 13th May, 2020. The precursor organisation was the Yilgarn Iron Producers Association Inc which worked towards MYIG goals for over 11 years.
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The West Australian - exclusive
31 July 20
Wiluna police station story is removed
MYIG supports all family groups being respected and the Martu people's cultural values also be respected and is fully behind all issues to be sorted out amicably.
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