Exotic Metals

Lithium project in Pilbara costing $129m to develop flagged to start producing in Q3 CY2017

Process plant equipment would comprise 65 per cent of the total capital cost of $129 million to develop a lithium project in the Pilbara.

Rare earths mine in Gascoyne region to cost $390m to $420m with 2019 start

A rare earths mine based on a deposit 270km east-northeast of Carnarvon would cost $390 million to $420 million to develop and have a seven year life.

Final approval granted for $1bn-plus rare metals mine in NSW Central West with opportunities

A $1bn-plus rare metals mine in NSW Central West that will create supplier and contractor opportunities will go ahead, after clearing its final approval hurdle.

EPC contractor selection begins July for $184m lithium-tantalum project

Selection of an EPC contractor for a proposed $184 million lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara is anticipated to begin in July with contract award by Q1 CY2017.

Vanadium-titanium project 470km south east of Perth costed at $780m

A proposed vanadium-titanium project 470km south east of Perth near Lake Johnston has been costed at $780 million.

Engineering, procurement and construction provider earmarked for rare metals project in NT

An emerging strategic metals company has partnered with an engineering, construction and procurement service provider for its project in central Australia.

Study points to multi-metal operation near Katherine

A study is underway into the viability of a NT resources project.

Project team targeting construction for $78m rare metals project in central NSW

The proponents behind a proposed $78m rare metals project in central New South Wales has announced key appointments as it targets construction as early as Q3 2016.

Approval for North West rare earths project

A revamped plan to launch a WA resources project has won approval.

Study complete on $98m WA aluminous clay project

A key study has been completed on a WA resources project.