Copper Ore Mining

$2.3–2.6bn northwest Queensland copper mine enters construction, opening EPC, mining services and regional supply opportunities

A major copper-gold mining development in northwest Queensland has entered the construction phase following final investment approval, creating sustained opportunities for EPC contractors, mining services providers, equipment suppliers and regional businesses over a 15-plus-year operating life.

Large-scale open-pit copper development advances through DFS with plant, infrastructure, tailings and water packages progressing in Western Australia

A large-scale open-pit copper development in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is advancing through Definitive Feasibility Study work, creating upcoming opportunities for mining services, process plant suppliers, infrastructure contractors, environmental consultants, water specialists, power providers and logistics contractors as detailed engineering, permitting and procurement activities intensify.

Large-scale copper–silver development in South Australia advances through intensive drilling and PFS work, creating early opportunities for mining, processing and services contractors

A large-scale copper–silver development in South Australia’s Olympic Copper Province is progressing through an intensive multi-rig drilling program to support an active pre-feasibility study, presenting near-term opportunities for drilling, engineering, metallurgical, environmental and mine development service providers.

Pilbara underground base metals development advances toward FID with major construction, processing and logistics packages emerging

A large-scale underground zinc–copper development in Western Australia’s Pilbara has moved closer to a Final Investment Decision, opening near-term opportunities for mining, processing, infrastructure, logistics and specialist services suppliers.

Development consent unlocks near-term open pit copper-gold mine with haulage, mining, infrastructure and processing opportunities in NSW

A development-ready open pit copper-gold project in the Cobar Basin is advancing toward construction following receipt of statutory approval, creating near-term opportunities for mining, earthworks, haulage, infrastructure, environmental and engineering service providers, with early works planned ahead of a larger capital phase targeted for FY27.

$700m alliance made with global provider for mining and civil works as a northwest Qld greenfield copper development advances, unlocking long-term subcontract and supply opportunities

Early construction activity is now underway on one of Queensland’s most significant new resource developments, creating near- and medium-term opportunities for contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.

Major Paterson Province gold-copper development advances with drilling, approvals planning and infrastructure studies opening opportunities for suppliers

A large-scale gold-copper development in Western Australia’s Paterson Province is progressing through pre-feasibility workstreams, creating early engagement opportunities for mining, engineering, drilling, environmental and infrastructure service providers.

Large-scale copper-gold development in north-west Queensland advances toward production, opening near-term opportunities for mining, haulage and processing contractors

A multi-deposit copper-gold development in the Mount Isa region of north-west Queensland, backed by binding toll treatment and offtake agreements and targeting first production from open pits in late 2026, is progressing through pre-feasibility and creating procurement opportunities across mining, civil, haulage and technical services.

Major tailings infrastructure development in north west Queensland opens opportunities for civil works, pipelines, earthmoving and rehabilitation suppliers

A major tailings infrastructure development in north west Queensland is progressing through approvals, signalling substantial opportunities for civil contractors, bulk earthworks providers, pipeline specialists, embankment construction firms, water management suppliers and rehabilitation service providers.

Major $2.3b North West Qld development enters execution phase with EPC procurement underway, creating extensive subcontracting opportunities across multiple work packages

A major new copper development in North West Queensland has advanced to full execution, opening significant opportunities for contractors and suppliers as procurement ramps up.