Energy port Christmas Island

What is Christmas Island phosphate?

Christmas Island Phosphates or known on Christmas Island as CIP, commenced its operations in 1990. It mines and processes rock phosphate on Christmas Island. CIP is a significant success story for many reasons. Phosphate mining for 120 years has been the lifeblood of the economy and community of Christmas Island.

How many tonnes of rock phosphate has Christmas Island exported?

Since we began, we have exported over 16 million tonnes of rock phosphate to markets in Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. This business has been the backbone of the Christmas Island economy.

Will a Christmas Island Battery Storage Project attract a'renewable' project owner?

Amid a growing growing number of island nations ditching diesel in favor of renewables, German battery storage manufacturer Tesvolt believes the savings achieved at the Christmas Island project are set to attract similar project owners to consider the renewable option in the region.

When did Christmas Island mine reopen?

After the Australian Government, closed the mine in 1987, the Union of Christmas Island Workers and the community fought a three-year court battle which resulted in the mine being re-opened in the 1990s, under the auspices of Phosphate Resources Ltd.

What happened to phosphate mining on Christmas Island?

Phosphate mining for 120 years has been the lifeblood of the economy and community of Christmas Island. However, in 1987, the Australian Government closed the Commonwealth operated mine with a devastating impact on the Island’s economy, community, and jobs prospects, leaving many with little choice but to leave their island home.

Why did UCIW reopen Christmas Island mine?

Leaders in the community and the Union of Christmas Island Workers (UCIW) raised money and ‘fought’ to reopen the mine to maintain jobs and an economic future for the island.