TECHNOLOGY

Koolan Island crusher cruises to open

REPAIRS on the fire-damaged crushing plant on Koolan Island are expected to wind-up in the next fortnight, according to Mt Gibson Iron, with the shipping rate of high-grade iron ore cargoes to accelerate as crushing capacity expands.

 Koolan Island mine in WA's far north

Koolan Island mine in WA's far north

The crushing plant has been out of action since August when a fire broke out in the product sizing screen area, during a scheduled maintenance shutdown. All personnel working in the area were evacuated...

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