Resources Projects

Kimberley gas exploration proposal gains momentum after environmental approval, advancing plans for fracking in WA

The likelihood of a significant gas exploration project in the Kimberley region of WA proceeding has increased markedly after it received a key planning endorsement.

Mining services contract extended in Hunter region of NSW, expanding coal operations and opening potential subcontractor opportunities

A mining services provider has secured a new six year contract to extend its operations at a thermal coal project in the Hunter region of NSW, potentially unlocking subcontractor opportunities.

Goldfields hub moves into execution with site works underway, EPC tenders issued, mining approvals granted and processing plant FID targeted

A large-scale gold development in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields has moved into early execution, with site works completed, mining approvals secured, EPC tenders received for a new processing plant and final investment decision targeted for March 2026, opening near-term opportunities for contractors, suppliers and service providers.

Long-life mineral sands development advances in southern WA, opening near-term opportunities across mining, processing, power and logistics

A proposed long-life mineral sands development in southern Western Australia has advanced through pre-feasibility, outlining a capital program of approximately AUD 179 million and a multi-stage scope of works spanning mining, wet processing, power generation, tailings management, transport and camp services, creating opportunities for contractors, equipment suppliers and service providers as the project moves toward bankable feasibility.

$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.

Pre-feasibility work advances on a Pilbara gold development as drilling, mine design and processing options are assessed

Pre-feasibility activities are underway on a proposed Pilbara gold mine development, with drilling, mine planning and processing options being evaluated following completion of a scoping study that outlined a standalone gold operation.

Central Queensland bulk coal sampling program opens scope for mining services, logistics, site works and environmental support

A proposed bulk sampling program in central Queensland involving the extraction of almost one million tonnes of coking coal is progressing through federal approvals, creating near-term opportunities for mining contractors, logistics providers, environmental services firms and site infrastructure suppliers ahead of a potential larger-scale development.

Major base metals development in the East Kimberley advances toward FID with A$264 million build scope and established logistics access

A large-scale base metals development in Western Australia’s East Kimberley is advancing toward a final investment decision, with A$264 million in pre-production capital works defined and multiple construction and services packages expected to be tendered.

$750m contract mining agreement in Qld’s Burnett Region advances long-term coal supply, workforce continuity and new subcontracting opportunities

A mining services agreement has been awarded for a major coal operation at the Meandu coal mine, south-east of Kingaroy with contractor transition and mobilisation underway.