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Environmental study begins into proposed $750m underground coal project near Blackwater

An environmental impact study has begun on a proposed $750m coal project near Blackwater, central Queensland.

Construction to begin later this year on copper project in north west Queensland

Projectory has learnt that construction on a copper project near Cloncurry in Queensland will begin in the third quarter of this year.

Go-ahead granted for $301m coal mine extension project in NSW Hunter

Approval has been granted for a $301 million extension of a coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley.

BHP Billiton awards two contracts for $30bn Olympic Dam expansion project

Boom Logistics and Heading Contractors have been awarded contracts to work with BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam expansion.

Copper and gold producer awards $1bn six-year mining contract for major mine near Cooper Pedy

A copper and gold producer has awarded a six year mining contract for its project 130km south-east of Cooper Pedy.

Green light for $247m iron ore expansion including new pits, waste dumps and infrastructure

WA's environmental watchdog has conditionally approved a $247 million iron ore expansion in the Pilbara.

Production operators, diesel fitters sought following award of East Pilbara iron ore contract

A contractor recently awarded a six-year mining services contract for an iron ore operation in the Pilbara is seeking production operators and diesel fitters.

Proposed $42m gold mine in NSW Southern Tablelands to proceed following legal challenges

A $42 million proposed gold mine in the Southern Tablelands will proceed despite legal challenges against the project.

Work to begin soon on $425m bio-energy plant following Queensland State Government approval

Work could soon begin on a proposed $425 million bio-energy plant in Far North Queensland following development approval.

Mining service opportunities on horizon for Goldfields-Esperance gold project

A senior procurement official involved with a major gold mine project in the Goldfields-Esperance region has told Projectory opportunities to participate may become available in three months.