Extension Hill Hematite

Extension Hill Hematite is located in the Yalgoo mineral field, Mid-West region of Western Australia, approximately 520 km north-northeast of Perth. This remote positioning creates extended supply chain lead times for consumables, equipment, and technical services. Vendors must account for road freight dependencies via the Great Northern Highway corridor and factor regional logistics constraints into service delivery models. The surrounding terrain is characterised by semi-arid, low-relief ironstone ranges typical of the Murchison geological province.

The site is operated by Terra Mining Pty Ltd and is currently in active producing status. Workforce deployment follows a FIFO rotation model, with Geraldton serving as the primary regional gateway for personnel movements. Camp support services — including catering, accommodation, and site communications — represent active B2B procurement categories. Suppliers engaging with this operation should be prepared for remote-site service delivery protocols, including self-sufficient mobilisation capability and compliance with site-specific induction requirements under WorkSafe WA frameworks.

The operation employs open cut extraction targeting direct-shipping hematite iron ore. Key engineering activities centre on:

• Drill and blast campaigns using track-mounted rotary and DTH drill rigs suited to ironstone formations
• Pit design and open pit scheduling optimised for hematite ore selectivity
• ROM pad management and dry screening/crushing circuits for DSO product preparation
• Haul road maintenance and heavy mobile equipment support across the active pit shell

Infrastructure procurement categories include blasting services, HME maintenance, and crushing/screening plant support.

Operations within the Yalgoo district require rigorous Aboriginal Heritage compliance under Western Australian heritage legislation, with due diligence obligations prior to any ground disturbance. B2B partners are expected to support:

• Engagement with local Aboriginal-owned enterprises across service and supply categories
• Heritage survey and monitoring subcontracting through registered practitioners
• Dust suppression and land rehabilitation planning aligned with regulatory closure requirements
• Workforce diversity targets consistent with Reconciliation Action Plan commitments

Vendors with demonstrated Indigenous procurement credentials hold a competitive advantage in this supply region.