Copper Ore Mining

Award of $160m SA mining contract extension

A contract extension has been granted at a major South Australian mining development.

Key contract awarded with SA mining expansion

A mining contractor has secured a new key contract with a South Australian resources project.

New copper project coming online in Qld north west seeks mining contractor

A new copper project is set to offer business opportunities to Queensland’s far north with the proponent seeking a major contract partner, reports Projectory.

North West Queensland mining operation poised to step up output to 30,000 tonne of copper

Projectory details the momentum of a renewed mining project in Queensland set to up its production levels heading toward 2021.

Victorian copper-gold projects given green light to advance

The Victorian Government has granted two key licences designed to keep a copper-gold project in Victoria progressing, and the head of the project has told Projectory what that could mean for the local mining industry.

Proponents of $995m open pit copper and nickel sulphide mine shift focus to critical path activities

The proponents of a proposed $995 million open pit copper and nickel sulphide mine near the borders of Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory will now focus on critical path activities including government approvals, engineering partner selection and field activity preparation.

Expansion plans as SA copper production begins

Production has begun and further expansion is planned at a South Australian resources project.

Eight year mine life for gold and copper project involving open pit and underground mining in Great Southern region

A proposed gold and copper project south-east of Ravensthorpe with an expected life of approximately eight years will comprise open pit and underground mining, storage of waste rock in two permanent landforms, processing of ore and storage of tailings in a permanent landform, mine dewatering, and supporting infrastructure.

Expressions of interest called for SA resources project

An Australian construction and maintenance services company has called for expressions of interest following award of a SA contract.

Expansion plans detailed for $1.3bn SA copper project

A senior figure at a mining company has detailed plans for expansion of a major South Australian resources project.