Resources Projects

Procurement for US$294m Mid West exotic metal project will begin in 2020

A specialty mineral producer plans to start procuring a head contractor for some time in the New Year for a $428 million equivalent exotic metal development in Western Australia’s Mid West.

Approved $128m wind farm in Qld to support over 100 jobs for the region

New owners are expecting a local workforce of up to 130 to build a major renewable energy project in regional Qld.

Capital setup costs at $6.6 million for proposed second stage gold mine in Eastern Goldfields

The proponent of a proposed second stage gold mine in the Eastern Goldfields has released the results of a mining study which it says demonstrates that under current market conditions the project can be economically mined.

World’s second largest producer of rare earth materials shortlists Kalgoorlie as potential site for new cracking and leaching plant

The world’s second largest producer of rare earth materials has shortlisted Kalgoorlie as one of two potential sites for its new cracking and leaching plant.

Approval for $84m open cut mine with opportunities in NSW Hunter region

Planning approval has been granted for an $84 million open cut coal mine in the Hunter region of NSW that will create supplier and subcontractor opportunities.

New PM for Australia’s neighbour gives access to pipelines with $20 billion LNG project

New leadership ushers in a wealth of access to petroleum pipelines at Australia’s doorstep with a global JV signed for LNG export.

Gold process plant constructor appointed for $198.5m project in Papua New Guinea

A letter of intent has been issued for the award of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a gold project in Papua New Guinea.

Major project status for sulphate of potash project in east Pilbara

A sulphate of potash project 160km south east of Newman that will create 80 jobs during construction and employ around 50 full-time workers over its 30 year life has been granted major project status.

Vanadium project in Meekatharra region awarded major project status

The Federal Government has awarded major project status to a vanadium project that will create 400 direct construction jobs and a further 200 ongoing jobs.

Gold miner gives Victoria mine priority status

A mine in central Victoria has become the priority for a gold mining operation, following outstanding results from feasibility study.