Resources Projects

Proponent of $170m lead and silver project in Gascoyne accelerating project development through 2019 and targeting formal construction in 2019

The proponent of a proposed $170 million lead and silver project in WA's Gascoyne region revealed at this year's Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie that it was accelerating project development through 2019 and on track for formal construction in 2019.

Award of $100m EPC contract for NT lithium mine

The primary contract has been awarded with a NT resources project.

Burrup Hub projects VP encourages suppliers and contractors to engage Woodside now ahead of FIDs in 2020

The head of Woodside’s North West Shelf (NSW) and Burrup Hub is encouraging suppliers and contractors to engage with Woodside now, as it approaches Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) in 2020.

Perth-based engineering company awarded $100m SMPEI contract for iron ore project in Pilbara

A Perth-based engineering company has been awarded a major construction contract with an iron ore project in the Pilbara.

Shovel ready mineral sands project in Kimberley to cost $392m to develop, first ore targeted in H2 CY2021

A shovel ready mineral sands project in the northwest of WA will cost $392 million to develop and could be producing ore in the second half of 2021.

Iron ore mine reboot in Tasmania targeted for Q4 2019, preferred mining contractor announced

A mining contractor has been awarded preferred tenderer status for a Tasmanian iron ore mine that is targeted to recommence production in Q4 CY2019.

Mining engineering consultancy engaged to develop detailed mine plan for ion ore project in Pilbara

The proponent of an iron ore project in the Pilbara has engaged a mining engineering consultancy firm to develop a detailed mine plan for the project.

Work on $325m high-tech underground hard coking coal mine near Middlemount in Bowen Basin to begin in September

Work on a $325 million underground hard coking coal mine near Middlemount in central Queensland’s Bowen Basin will begin in September following sign off by the proponent's board.

DFS underway into South Australian uranium mine

The company behind the restart of a uranium mine near Broken Hill has launched the second phase of its development plan.

Rio Tinto head of iron ore highlights opportunities in Pilbara projects and how suppliers can get involved

Rio Tinto’s head of iron ore recently spoke in Perth about projects on the go, the latest technology being integrated into those projects and how suppliers and contractors can be involved.