Resources Projects

Xstrata working through Land Court action and mining lease application for Wandoan Project

Xstrata is working through the Land Court action for its Wandoan Coal Project following recent conditional approval from the Commonwealth Government for the $3.

Farm-in Agreement between St George and BHPB Nickel West a leap forward for Project Dragon

St George Mining Limited through it’s wholly-owned subsidiary Desert Fox Resources Pty Ltd has entered into a Farm-in Agreement with BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd.

Definitive Feasibility Study on Rey Resources' Duchess Paradise Project due mid-2011

A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on Rey Resources' proposed Duchess Paradise thermal coal project in the Canning Coal Basin is expected in June 2011.

EOI sought for maintenance services for Gorgon Project's gas treatment facilities, Barrow Island

Chevron Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from contractors interested in providing maintenance services for the Gorgon Project's gas treatment facilities on Barrow Island.

Options for diesel power facility and accommodation village for Meekathara Project under review

Upgrade of a diesel power facility and an accommodation village at the dormant Meekatharra Gold Project are under review as part of Reed Resources' plans to re-commission the project.

Bauxite Resources and Yankuang to conduct Bankable Feasibility Study for alumina refinery

Bauxite Resources Limited (BRL) and its joint venture partner Yankuang Corporation will conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study for a new alumina refinery in the south-west of WA.

John Holland wins $144m services contract for Lake Lindsay and Oak Park surface coal mines

John Holland has secured a three-year $144 million mining services contract with Anglo American's Metallurgical Coal business.

BHP Billiton awards $166m earthworks, infrastructure contract for Jimblebar Mine to Thiess

Thiess has won a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine near Newman in Western Australia.

Southern Gold and Heron Resources partner to advance Heron’s Bulong project near Kalgoorlie

Southern Gold Limited and Heron Resources Ltd have signed an agreement allowing Southern Gold to earn up to 80% of the Heron’s Bulong project.