Jamie Wade

Engineering and design underway for $20 million expansion of Largs North fuel terminal

Contracts for BP's $20 million expansion of its Largs North fuel terminal in Adelaide are scheduled to be awarded mid-year, according to a company spokesman.

Chinese firm and local partner to design and construct concentrator for Mt Windarra Project

A Chinese construction and engineering company will partner with a Perth-based mining engineering group to deliver a nickel sulphide concentrator for the Mt Windarra nickel Project.

Design, planning and approvals process underway for Xstrata Coal's proposed Sarum Coal Project

The design, planning and approvals process is underway for Xstrata Coal's proposed Sarum Coal Project 150 km north-west of Mackay and 20Km south of Collinsville.

Green light from WA EPA for Rio Tinto's Brockman 2 Detrital Iron Ore Mine Extension Phase 2B

WA's environmental watchdog is satisified that Rio Tinto's proposed expansion of its Brockman iron ore mine can be managed to meet its environmental objectives.

Final decisions on environmental acceptability of INPEX's Ichthys LNG Project expected June 2011

Final decisions on the environmental acceptability of the Ichthys LNG Project and any conditions of approval are anticipated in June 2011, according to the proponent INPEX.

Moly Mines in advanced discussions with engineering consortium on Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum

Moly Mines is in advanced negotiations with an engineering consortium for construction of the mine and associated processing plant for its Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Copper Project.

Australian and Chinese interests partner to develop $6bn in solar thermal, wind energy projects

Diversified renewable energy company CBD Energy has partnered with two Chinese businesses to develop $6 billion of renewable energy projects in Australia over eight years.

BHP Billiton releases proposals for $48 billion Outer Harbour facility expansion, Port Hedland

BHP Billiton Iron Ore's plans to expand its Outer Harbour facility in Port Hedland to 480 Mtpa will cost an estimated $48 billion and take 10 to 14 years to build.

ABB awarded $58m contract for automation, safety systems for Queensland Curtis LNG Project

ABB has won a $58 million order to provide integrated automation, safety and telecommunications systems and related equipment for the Queensland Curtis LNG Project.