Western Australia | Hamersley Basin Asset
Strategic
Decarbonization
Transitioning Tier-1 Iron Ore operations through 120MW solar integration and autonomous EV fleet infrastructure.
Project NPV
$124.2M
Target IRR
16.8%
Strategic Narrative
The PISDOE Initiative addresses the critical need for fuel-cost decoupling in the Pilbara. By integrating a 120MW solar array with a 50MWh BESS, we secure a competitive $2.30/t C1 cost reduction while eliminating 85k tonnes of annual CO2 emissions.
Power Stability
50MWh storage provides frequency control for crushing plants during solar intermittency.
AHS Ready
The infrastructure is purpose-built to support upcoming Caterpillar/Komatsu electrified fleets.
Compliance Baseline
JORC 2012
61.5% Fe
C1 Base Cost
$28.40/t
Cash Flow Baseline ($M)
Resource Mobilization Index
Revenue Projections ($M)
CAPEX Allocation
Risk Consequence Matrix
Probability vs Potential Operational Impact
R-101: Supply Chain Latency
Risk: Long-lead delays on BESS inverters. Mitigation: Local stocking in Port Hedland and dual-vendor procurement strategy.
R-105: Native Title Engagement
Risk: Heritage mapping delays. Mitigation: Ongoing Banjima group consultation and active heritage monitoring during soil disturbance.
R-109: Cybersecurity (Microgrid)
Risk: Remote access intrusion. Mitigation: Air-gapped control systems and ISO 27001 compliant cloud gateway protocols.
Operational Readiness Checklist
Project Lifecycle Roadmap
Q4 2025: Feasibility & FEED
Technical Baseline Locked
Geotech mapping and LiDAR survey of Hamersley infrastructure corridors finalized.
Q1-Q3 2026: Civil & Procurement
Core Asset Mobilization
Arrival of PV modules at Port Hedland; foundation works for Battery Hub commissioned.
Q4 2026 - Q1 2027: Integration
Commissioning & Sync
Full site frequency control handover and AHS fleet software synchronization.