Jamie Wade
The world’s second largest producer of rare earth materials has shortlisted Kalgoorlie as one of two potential sites for its new cracking and leaching plant.
A letter of intent has been issued for the award of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a gold project in Papua New Guinea.
A sulphate of potash project 160km south east of Newman that will create 80 jobs during construction and employ around 50 full-time workers over its 30 year life has been granted major project status.
The Federal Government has awarded major project status to a vanadium project that will create 400 direct construction jobs and a further 200 ongoing jobs.
The EPC contract for a proposed gas plant and related infrastructure in WA's Mid West is targeted for award in January.
A feasibility study on a hematite project in WA's Mid West is on track for completion in October with the proponent announcing an optimum mining, processing and road haulage rate.
Delivery of an expanded pre-feasibility study (PFS) for a nickel-copper project in central Western Australia has been extended to early 2020.
The proponent of a 214 MW wind farm 175km north of Perth that recently began construction has highlighted project contacts that suppliers and subcontractors can contact for potential participation.
The manager of social and economic opportunities for the contractor undertaking front-end engineering and design (FEED) for an LNG train expansion on the Burrup Peninsula has reached out to suppliers and subcontractors with tips on how to maximise participation.
A proposed gold project in the north eastern goldfields would cost more than $76 million to develop, take 12 months to construct, employ 100 personnel and have a life of more than eight years.
