MACRO is currently carrying out a restructuring of its international business and is including new partnerships. The original licensee of MACRO Realty was not able to remain as the licensee due to her extensive travel commitments, and the newly appointed licensee was unable to remain in the workforce due to unforeseeable (medical) circumstances. This led Read the full article…
Processing hub planned for Pilbara lithium boom
May 26, 2016 Articles | Featured | State of the Market
Plans are being developed to create a processing hub to facilitate Western Australia’s growing portfolio of lithium projects. Lithium Australia (LIT) has developed a long-term strategy for the establishment of a lithium processing hub in Port Hedland. The company has entered into a joint venture partnership with Venus Metals Corporation to undertake the study. Port Read the full article…
Wind up FIFO camps in Pilbara, Nationals tell miners
Feb 2, 2016 Articles | Government & Policy
The Australian, Andrew Burrell Miners have been told to end the boomtime FIFO practice. Picture: Stuart McEvoy The nation’s major resources companies could radically cut their costs by ending the boomtime practice of paying for flights, meals and camp accommodation for thousands of employees, according to Pilbara MP and former West Australian Nationals leader Brendon Read the full article…
Firefly Tour Video 2015
Dec 24, 2015 Video
MACRO, This FIFO Life & Love Crushed Velvet present the 2015 Firefly tour
It is war – FIFO Wars!
Dec 24, 2015 Articles | Government & Policy | State of the Market
Western Australian Premier, Collin Barnett’s decision to agree to extend the life of Kurra Village (BHP’s camp for its FIFO workers at the Mount Whaleback iron ore mine) has caused a lot of controversy in the local Newman community. The push is to utilise empty accommodation units in town that could be used for residential employees, that Read the full article…
Rio’s secret weapon for a sub-$40 iron ore price
Dec 15, 2015 Articles | State of the Market
Rio Tinto did not make a song and dance when it started mining at its Silvergrass project in Australia’s Pilbara in August. After getting flak from politicians and competitors alike about its aggressive expansion strategy, the Melbourne-based giant probably thought it prudent not to. At the moment Silvergrass’s high grade ore is being shipped Read the full article…
Karratha arts precinct’s $10m Federal windfall
Dec 8, 2015 Articles | Government & Policy
Construction of the Karratha Arts and Community Precinct looks set to go ahead as scheduled after the City of Karratha’s second attempt to secure $10 million from the National Stronger Regions Fund was successful. In June, the City missed out on the first round of funding through the Federal Government initiative, but this morning it Read the full article…
2015 Executive Awards
Dec 4, 2015 Uncategorized
MACRO was invited to present the HR award at the 4th annual Executive of the Year Awards held at the Crown Melbourne, on the 26th of November. The awards recognise the achievements of aspiring and established executives across Australia over the last year. Team members Rachel Byrne (Chief Marketing Office), Sine Mason (Executive Assistant Read the full article…
Workin’
MACRO’s Australian sales campaign with brand ambassador David Campese
Firefly: The Pilbara Anthems
Oct 27, 2015 Uncategorized
The first Firefly: The Pilbara Anthems music tour was dedicated to all our FIFO friends, family and community. All the way from New York, Love Crushed Velvet showcased their Firefly album for the first time in Australia. The tour was proudly sponsored by MACRO and This FIFO Life. For more information on the 2016 tour Read the full article…