Resources Projects

Three new work packages available after $30bn Olympic Dam expansion passes SA lower house

Expressions of interest are being sought for three new work packages on BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam project.

Xstrata Coal commences approvals process for $450m Rolleston mine expansion

Xstrata Coal has begun the approvals process to expand its open cut thermal cut mine at Rolleston, 275km to the west of Gladstone.

Legend Holding to begin tender process for $800m Paradise South Phosphate project, Mount Isa

Legend Holding expects to put out to tender the initial infrastructure for its $800m Paradise South project near Mount Isa by the end of January next year (2012).

Plans for $70m Hera Gold Project in western NSW placed on public exhibition

YTC Resources’ proposal for the development and operation of the Hera Gold Project, near Nymagee in western NSW, has been placed on public exhibition.

Pindan wins $56m camp construction contract for FMG’s Solomon Hub iron ore development

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has awarded a $56m camp construction contract to Pindan for the Solomon Hub iron ore development.

NRW Holdings wins $99m access road contract for Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG Project

Infrastructure and resources sector contractor NRW Holdings has won an access roads contract for the $29bn Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project.

SMP, electrical and instrumentation roles available with $900m Tropicana Gold Project in WA

The Project Manager for the company managing the Tropicana Gold Project has told Projectory opportunities are available to work with the development.

Rio Tinto awaits co-ordinator general’s decision on $1.45bn South Embley bauxite project, Weipa

The Queensland co-ordinator general is now assessing the Rio Tinto Aluminium’s South Embley bauxite project after the conclusion of the comment period on its EIS.