Resources Projects

Wongawilli Colliery given nod for $62m continuation of operations at NSW Southern Coalfields

Approval has been granted for the consolidation and continuation of mining operations at NRE Wongawilli Colliery in the NSW Southern Coalfields.

Approval granted for life-of-mine extension at Werris Creek open-cut site to boost coal production

Werris Creek Coal Pty Ltd has been granted approval to extend its open cut mine in Werris Creek and increase its coal production rate.

Kietwit Australia JV wins $247m contract to develop wet ore handling plant at FMG's Cloudbreak

A joint venture fronted by Kiewit Australia has won a $247m contract from Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) for works on the Cloudbreak iron ore development.

Gindalbie Metals highlights importance of local procurement in $2.75bn Karara Iron Ore Project

Gindalbie Metals has used its quarterly production report to highlight local spending on the $2.

Rio Tinto awards $52m in contracts to AGC for Brockman 4 and Dampier mining projects

AGC Industries, a subsidiary of AusGroup, has won two major contracts for Rio Tinto mining projects in the Pilbara.

Mid-November deadline for 18 onshore gas processing plant work packages with Ichthys Project

Registrations of interest are closing soon for 18 work packages with INPEX’s $20bn Ichthys Project.

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance offers large scope of work packages for Caval Ridge Mine project

Global resources giant BHP Billiton (BIL) has approved development of the Caval Ridge Mine project and expansion of the Peak Downs Mine in the northern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland.

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SA government and BHP sign indenture agreement, new Olympic Dam work packages available

BHP Billiton has put two major work packages out to tender following the signing of an indenture agreement with the SA government.

Registration closing soon for three work packages with Shell’s multibillion dollar Prelude FLNG Project

A narrow window of opportunity exists to apply for three newly-released work packages on Shell’s Prelude FLNG Project.

Oz Minerals to prioritise local procurement for $2bn Carrapateena copper-gold project in SA

Exploration drilling and accommodation village works have started at the $2bn OZ Minerals Carrapateena copper-gold project.