Resources Projects

Contractor wins $570m magnetite mining contract with iron ore project in Mid West

A major mining contractor has been awarded a $570m magnetite mining contract for the provision of services at an iron ore project in the Mid West.

Kwinana preferred site for minerals conversion plant, investment decision expected end of 2012

A lithium producer is looking to construct a Minerals Conversion Plant most likely in the Kwinana Industrial Area.

Opportunities available at Pilbara iron ore development with two major mining contractors

A senior figure at a major iron ore mine in the Pilbara has told Projectory of the project's procurement needs.

John Holland awarded a $220 million contract to build works at a Queensland coal terminal

John Holland has won a $220m contract to build works on the Wiggin Island coal export terminal (WICET) project at Golding Point in Gladstone Harbour later this year.

Expansion plans underway for proposed $1.45bn bauxite project near Port of Weipa

The scale of a bauxite project at the Port of Weipa in Far North Queensland looks set to expand.

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.