Resources Projects

Rio Tinto commits $676 million to Pilbara expansion program for early works and procurement

Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion program in the Pilbara with $676 million of funding for early works and procurement.

Green light for Chevron Australia’s $25 billion Wheatstone project comes with tough conditions

The Environmental Protection Authority of WA has recommended environmental approval of Chevron's Wheatstone project but with stringent conditions.

Emerging gold producer signs off on development of $109m gold project in eastern goldfields

An emerging gold producer and explorer has signed off on development of a $100 million gold mine in the eastern goldfields paving the way to start of construction.

Contract awarded for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 project

A contract for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 iron ore expansion project has been awarded to a WA-based construction services provider.

Emerging South Australian iron ore producer moves closer to flagship project near Coober Peedy

With two of three key approvals in hand an emerging South Australian iron ore producer expects to have the final regulatory approval by July for its flagship project south east of Coober Peedy.

Iron ore operation in central Eyre Peninsula to cost $2.59 billion to develop, according to study

A WA-based iron ore explorer has announced details on costings and development plans for a proposed $2.

Feasibility study into $3bn thermal coal mine in Galilee Basin expected to start within months

A feasibility study is likely to commence in the second half of 2011 on what could be a $3 billion thermal coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin.

Base mineral explorer partners with Indian company to develop large phosphate deposit in NT

A Perth-based base mineral explorer has partnered with an Indian company to develop what is said to be Australia’s largest known, undeveloped, phosphate deposit.

Canadian miner engages firm for feasibility study on exotic metals project in New South Wales

A Canadian mining company has engaged a global engineering and construction firm to undertake a feasibility study on an exotic metals project in Central West New South Wales.