Mineral Sand Mining

Mineral sands mine cleared for construction after state consent granted for NSW critical minerals project

Earthworks contractors, processing plant suppliers, infrastructure builders and transport operators are entering a relevant positioning window as a mineral sands mine in regional NSW moves toward construction following state government consent granted on 20 May 2026.

Contract mining and simple gravity processing packages firm up as a shallow sands deposit advances from study toward a build decision

Earthmoving and contract mining crews, mobile gravity plant suppliers and bulk haulage operators are the supplier categories most directly exposed as a shallow rare earths and heavy minerals deposit in Far North Queensland moves out of scoping and into pre-feasibility engineering.

Procurement pathways advancing for major minerals development in North Queensland

A large-scale resources project in regional Queensland has entered an accelerated approvals phase, creating near-term opportunities for contractors and suppliers.

Regulatory clearance enables next stage of trial works for proposed minerals development

A proposed minerals development in Victoria has cleared a key regulatory step, allowing the proponent to move ahead with limited trial works designed to test extraction and rehabilitation approaches ahead of any revised development proposal.

Long-life mineral sands project in southern WA moves closer to delivery

A long-duration mineral sands development in southern Western Australia has progressed through its next evaluation phase, signalling approaching delivery activity and early engagement across mining, processing, infrastructure and logistics.

New direct-route infrastructure in Far West NSW signals upcoming supply opportunities as a major mining operation prepares to reconfigure its internal services link for improved efficiency

A major mining operation in Far West New South Wales has advanced a proposal to develop a new 50-hectare services corridor designed to streamline internal ore movement and reduce travel distances between processing facilities.

Suppliers poised for long-term opportunities as approvals progress for large-scale mineral sands mine and processing operation in western NSW

A large-scale mineral sands project in New South Wales is advancing through environmental assessment, with proponents outlining a comprehensive 26-year mining and processing operation expected to deliver significant supply and contracting opportunities across multiple sectors.

WA mineral sands expansion to sustain production, drive demand for mining, civil and environmental contractors as approvals process gets underway

A proposed mine extension in Western Australia’s Mid West region is expected to sustain mineral sands production and create new opportunities for civil, environmental, and engineering contractors.

Major project status bestowed on major Victorian rare earths project, with concentrate to be exported for processing into separated oxides

Major project status has been granted for a Victorian rare earth and mineral sands project – here’s what that means.

Major WA Mid West silica sand project secures Ministerial approval; project to begin construction soon, targeting growing Asian export markets

A major industrial minerals project in WA’s Mid West has been granted Ministerial approval, with construction expected to follow imminently.