Resources Projects

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.

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.

Barminco awarded three year $60m underground mining services contract for Spotted Quoll

Barminco has been awarded a three year $60 million underground mining services contract for Western Areas’ Spotted Quoll nickel mine.

Cortona Resources and GBF Mining and Industrial Services to develop Dargues Reef Gold Project

Cortona Resources has entered into an agreement with GBF Mining and Industrial Services to mine its high-grade Dargues Reef gold deposit in NSW.

NRW awarded $780 million contract for mining services at Middlemount Coal Project

A five year $780 million contract awarded to NRW for mining services at the Middlemount Coal Project in Queensland includes up to $145 million in capital expenditure over 12 to 18 months.