Property tycoon Alan Bond's former island getaway to anchor mining logistics hub
A Kimberley iron ore mine with idyllic views across a tropical sea will close after 70 years of operation as a new phase begins for offshore oil and gas.
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Picturesque islands in WA's north set to become transport hubs after $20m saleBy Vanessa MillsABC KimberleyTopic:Transport IndustryMon 15 Jun 2026 at 9:02amMon 15 Jun 2026 at 9:02amMon 15 Jun 2026 at 9:02amCockatoo Island in the Kimberley's Buccaneer Archipelago will be one of two new transport hubs. (Supplied: Crestlink)In short:A pair of islands in the Buccaneer Archipelago in Western Australia's north will become an offshore transport hub for industry after the sale of an iron ore mine.Koolan and Cockatoo Islands have a unique history in mining and tourism, with business tycoon Alan Bond once running an all-pink resort on the latter.What next? Iron ore miner MGX is swapping its island views for a desert gold deposit, while new jobs are forecast for the West…
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