Iron Bridge Magnetite Project - Apron Feeders

⁠⁠⁠IB Operations Pty Ltd (IB Operations), as agent for the joint venture between FMG Magnetite Pty Ltd and Formosa Steel IB Pty Ltd, is developing a new magnetite mine and associated infrastructure at its Iron Bridge site (Iron Bridge Project).

The Iron Bridge site comprises the North Star, Eastern Limb, Glacier Valley and West Star magnetite iron ore deposits located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The Iron Bridge Project will include the execution of a process plant, non-process infrastructure, a slurry and return water pipelines, a raw water pipeline and port infrastructure to support 22 wmtpa production.
Delivery of first ore is expected in the first half of calendar year 2022.

IB Operations invites expressions of interest (EOI) from capable and experienced contractors and suppliers, who are safety focused and price competitive for this package 662NSP2009 Apron Feeders.

Registrants are required to provide the following information as part of its EOI:
a. an ICN Gateway company profile, current in all material respects; and
b. completed Preliminary Prequalification Information. IB Operations will use the EOIs to improve its understanding of market capability and interest. Suitable Registrants may be invited to submit a tender for this package 662NSP2009 Apron Feeders

At the time of publishing this invitation to register an interest, the Supply includes the design, manufacture, assembly, factory testing, packaging for transport and loading onto transport of 4 (2 duty, plus 2 standby) heavy-duty Apron Feeders, consisting of the following:
* Duty: 5028 tph design reclaim duty per Apron Feeder;
* Heavy duty Caterpillar ™ chain type with wear resistant feeder plates;
* complete with drive motors, gearboxes and auxiliary drives;
* automated take up and chain tensioning systems;
* centralised lubrication system for all lubrication points;
* complete and factory run tested.

Australian Standards apply to this package.

The Iron Bridge Magnetite Project, including this package 662NSP2009 Apron Feeders is subject to internal approvals. The procurement process or scope, may change at the IB Operations’ election, including to accommodate project budget and time requirements.