Walker, Newman & Associates

Mining Projects

Western Areas

Walker Newman and Associates commenced with Western Areas in 2004 at the Bankable Feasibility stage and have been ‘part of the furniture’ ever since. We initially assisting in the EPCM activities associated with communications and IT for Cosmic Boy and Flying Fox and continue to manage the telecommunications and provide on site IT support services.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore RGP5 and RGP 6 Projects - CEJV

Walker Newman and Associates have provided resources to CEJV to develop the communications designs for the RGP5 and RGP6 works including microwave, external fibre plant, transmission and power systems.

Oz Minerals (Oxiana) Prominent Hill Project - Fluor

Walker Newman and Associates have managed all aspects of the communications infrastructure and services to support the construction and ongoing operations of Oz Minerals Prominent Hill mine in central South Australia.

Rio Tinto – Emergency Backup Communications and ROC Projects

Walker Newman and Associates provide resources to Rio Tinto IS&T for project management of the Pilbara Iron emergency backup satellite communications project and the ROC IT enable projects.

Xstrata (formerly Jubilee Mines) - Sinclair Project

Walker Newman and Associates undertook the design, procurement management, project management and site supervision tasks related to all of the communications infrastructure and services (excepting IT) for the Xstrata Sinclair mine and camp.

BHP Billiton Nickel West – Cliffs Project

Walker Newman and Associates undertook the design, procurement management, project management and site supervision tasks related to all of the communications infrastructure and services (excepting IT) for the BHP B NiW Cliffs Project.

Newmont Mining Akyem and Ahalfo Projects - Lycopodium

Walker Newman and Associates assisted Lycopodium with the communications design for the Ahalfo project in Ghana and subsequently undertook the design of the communications systems/infrastructure for the Akyem project.