Resources Projects

EPC contract awarded for Mid West gas project

The primary contract has been awarded for a WA gas development.

$3b first stage development of oil project off WA could have approval by June

A $3 billion first stage development of an oil project off Western Australia could have investment approval as early as June.

Preferred contractor named for $70m industrial project in Central Queensland

A national building company with refurbishment expertise has been named preferred contractor at a $70 million industrial development in Central Queensland.

Green light for $681m mineral sands project in NSW south-west, opportunities likely

Planning approval has been granted for a $681m mineral sands project in south-west NSW, with opportunities expected to result Iluka Resources Limited has been given the go-ahead for its Balranald Mineral Sands Project, a new mineral sands mine about 12km northwest of Balranald in south-western NSW.

Lithium project in Pilbara costing $129m to develop flagged to start producing in Q3 CY2017

Process plant equipment would comprise 65 per cent of the total capital cost of $129 million to develop a lithium project in the Pilbara.

Rare earths mine in Gascoyne region to cost $390m to $420m with 2019 start

A rare earths mine based on a deposit 270km east-northeast of Carnarvon would cost $390 million to $420 million to develop and have a seven year life.

Mining services contract worth $38m awarded for early works at Goldfields deposits

A $38 million contract has been awarded for mining services at deposits 50 kilometres south east of Kalgoorlie.

Clay mine and hazardous waste handling facility planned for Goldfields

A proposed facility in the goldfields would mine clay and store hazardous waste creating 90 jobs during construction and 23 direct and 46 indirect jobs during operation.