Talk:Port Bonython

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This content was recently added under Railways: "With provision of balloon loop at Whyalla for both gauges, the development of iron ore facilities has been put on hold. This includes consideration of cheaper and less environmentally harmful sites that can also take larger ships." [10] [11] [12]

I've read the documents referenced and can't see the evidence to support this statement. The statement about iron ore facilities being 'put on hold' is also too general, and creates confusion as many iron ore export developments in the region are currently advancing through project approval stages. I wish to delete this statement unless the author or someone else can find references to directly support it. Danimations (talk) 23:20, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

Port Bonython & WPG

WPG Resources Ltd initially sought to export ore via the Whyalla port owned by Arrium (formerly Onesteel). Arrium rejected the proposal, stating that there was no reserve capacity for 3rd party users. WPG Resources then sought out options to either expand or utilise an existing port elsewhere. One site considered was Port Bonython.

In 2010, WPG Resources aquired land on which to build new ore stockpiling and transshipment infrastructure near Port Pirie.

In 2011, WPG Resources sold most of its iron ore assets to Arrium. Arrium then constructed a dual gauge balloon loop at Whyalla to increase its own export capacity.

WPG Resources still own the land at Port Pirie and may develop it in the future.

As a result of WPG Resources' investment in land at Port Pirie and sale of assets to Arrium, the urgency of developing a new iron ore port at Port Bonython has reduced somewhat. Tabletop (talk) 23:56, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

I made a few edits to the above text, as I'm familiar with the turn of events. What do you think? Danimations (talk) 00:54, 25 November 2013 (UTC)