Manganese and Other Mineral Mining

Plant construction tenders open as a funded mine expansion moves toward early works

Civil, structural and mechanical contractors have a live tender window on a fully funded mineral processing build in the Pilbara, with package submissions already under review and construction programmed to start within the current quarter.

Jamie Wade

Fully funded tin developer enters feasibility window, opening drilling, study and early works packages

Drilling contractors, resource geologists and feasibility study consultants have a live engagement window.

Tasmanian tin project advances through next feasibility step

A tin development in Tasmania has progressed following agreements that support expansion planning and infrastructure studies.

Revised development strategy for Northern Territory lithium project, to be worked as an open pit in the initial phase, with underground mining to follow

Developers of a Northern Territory lithium project have released a revised development strategy, outlining a new mine plan that it claims will cut upfront costs and speed up the timeline to production.

Tasmanian manganese smelter to restart production, following $20m investment, supporting 900+ jobs, and securing Australia’s steel supply chain

A Government loan has secured the restart of a Tasmanian manganese smelter, following months of reduced activity triggered by global market turbulence and supply shortages.

Contract signed to upgrade production at Australia’s largest tin-producing operation, to improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability

A major Tasmanian tin mine is set for an upgrade, with the signing of a key contract – here's what we know.

Northern Territory graphite project hailed as potential global leader, with a mine life extended by a decade and feasibility study supporting production plant

It’s good news for a major Northern Territory graphite project, with the latest study indicating a mine life extended by nine years and the viability of construction of a processing plant.

Financing secured for King Island tungsten mine, including open-cut and underground, funding to stabilise and develop operations following surge in demand

A loan from the Tasmanian government has secured ongoing redevelopment of a Bass Strait tungsten mine.

Victorian rare earths project receives 20-year mining licence, following the awarding of major project status, providing federal regulatory support

A Victorian rare earths project has received a two-decade mining licence – here's what that means and what happens next.

Imminent release of plans to restart Northern Territory lithium mining and processing project, with $250 million earmarked for development

We have a date: plans for a major Northern Territory lithium mine restart to be locked down within months.