Resources Projects

Proponent of proposed $166m gold mine in Pilbara preparing tenders for all major contracts

The proponent of a proposed gold project in WA's Pilbara with a pre-production capital cost of $116 million and a mine life of nine years is preparing tenders for all major contracts to allow preferred contractor status to be issued with the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) which will lock in the process for the proposed development of the mine next year.

Plans detailed for proposed $570m salt and sulphate of potash project in Pilbara

The proponent of a $570 million salt and sulphate of potash (SOP) project in the Pilbara has detailed plans for the proposal ahead of soon releasing its definitive feasibility study.

Native Title Agreement for $1bn NT metals project

A major NT resources project has achieved a key milestone along the way to development.

Plans for Geelong energy hub construction to lead COVID recovery

The site of a Geelong oil refinery will undergo a transformation that will include the construction of a new shipping terminal to import natural gas, as well as a solar farm.

Plans detailed for mineral sands mine in South West with pre-mine establishment works anticipated to start from July 2021

A global supplier of the products from mineral sands mining has detailed plans for a mine in WA's South West.

Proponent of specialty metals project in East Kimberley on track to deliver PFS

The proponent of a specialty metals project in the East Kimberley is on track to deliver a pre-feasibility study (PFS) on the project.

Special status received for coal project to provide in excess of 2400 jobs for north and central Qld

A proposed billion-dollar coal mine is advancing through the application process with nearly 2,500 jobs on offer, reports Projectory.

3.6 GW solar-powered hydrogen project in Gladstone Qld announced for newcomer to the green hydrogen scene

Queensland’s green hydrogen mecca is to play host to a new player in renewable energy who has just secured a plot to develop a large solar and battery storage project.

Design and construct contract awarded for $264m sulphate of potash project in Goldfields region with mine life of over 20 years

The proponent of a Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project in the Goldfields with an expected mine life of more than 20 years has awarded the design and construction contract.

Bauxite miner and alumina producer plans for production increases at refinery and mine in Peel region

A major bauxite miner and alumina producer has plans to increase alumina production at its bauxite mine and refinery in the Peel region.