Oresome growth

Across the Pilbara, in the Mid West, Yilgarn and Great Southern, WA's iron ore sector is planning substantial growth.

CHINA'S decision to slow national growth has cast doubt over the strength of the iron ore trade and led to uncertainty about the sector's outlook, at least in the near term.

WESTERN Africa is fast becoming known as the world's third major iron ore province, as miners explore and develop high-grade, low-cost prospects in the region.