Kwinana, Australia

Tiwest, the world's largest integrated titanium dioxide project, is a 50/50 joint venture between Tronox and South African-based Exxaro Resources Limited through its Australian subsidiary Yalgoo Minerals Pty Ltd. The joint venture was established in 1988. Its facilities include the Cooljarloo mineral sands mine, the Chandala dry mill and synthetic rutile plant and the Kwinana titanium dioxide pigment plant. The Kwinana plant uses Tronox's proprietary chloride process to produce pigments preferred by manufacturers of paint, coatings and plastics.

Economic Impact

  • A$66 million in 2006 payroll 
  • 605 permanent employees, 60+ contractors daily
  • A$24.0 million in maintenance contracts in 2006
  • A$7.2 million in mining royalties
  • A$68 million spent on local goods, services and utilities in 2005
  • A$420 million in export earnings

Safety and Environmental Achievements

  • The Coojarloo, Chandala and Kwinana sites have achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a global nongovernmental organization that promotes consistent standards and provides external oversight. 
  • The site's occupational health and safety management systems are certified to Australian standard AS4801.
  • Tiwest has created a number of environmental programs to reuse waste water, create sustainable energy, minimize greenhouse emissions and manage waste and is recognized for its wetland development projects. In 2006, Tiwest received the coveted Banksia national environmental award and a water recycling award from the West Australian Water Corporation.
  • The Cooljarloo mine contributes A$50,000 annually to the Western Shield Program, saving several species of small wildlife from the edge of extinction.
  • In conjunction with the Perth Zoo, Tiwest supports the annual Night Stalk - a spotting project where families and community groups across Australia aid scientists in determining the population levels of  native species.

In the Community

  • Tiwest signed a landmark Native Title agreement with the Yued People, a local indigenous claimant group in 2006. The agreement provides significant economic benefit to the Yued People through the provision of scholarships, apprenticeships, training and cultural awareness programs.
  • Tiwest has donated approximately 25 acres of the Cooljarloo farm through a freehold title with the Aboriginal community.
  • Tiwest assisted a native seed-picking and cleaning enterprise - whereby Tiwest buys harvested seeds with the proceeds used to provide income for the community.
  • Tiwest provides office space and utilities for two local land care groups.
  • Tiwest is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Kwinana Industries Council and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

  • Tiwest is committed to the communities in which it operates and contributes to numerous sporting, social and educational programs.

Contact Information:

Kwinana, Australia

General Manager - Tiwest Pty. Ltd.
1 Brodie Hall Dr.
Bentley, Western Australia

Cooljarloo Mine
Brand Highway
Cataby, Western Australia 6507

P.O. Box 31
Dandaragan, Western Australia 6507

Ph: (08) 9690-9200
Fax: (08) 9651-4123

Chandala Processing Plants
Brand Highway
Muchea, Western Australia 6501

P.O. Box 22
Muchea, Western Australia 6501

Ph: (08) 9571-9333
Fax: (08) 9571-9344

Pigment Plant
Mason Road
Kwinana, Western Australia 6167

P.O. Box 305
Kwinana, Western Australia 6167

Ph: (08) 9411-1444
Fax: (08) 9411-1422