Resources Projects

FMG awards $600m contract to RCR Tomlinson for processing facilities at Solomon Ore Project

RCR Tomlinson has received a notice of award for the Kings Ore processing facility and the Firetail Ore processing facility at Fortescue’s Solomon ore project.

XStrata Coal looks for suppliers to help build $90m Oaky Creek Expansion project, Bowen Basin

Xstrata Coal is seeking suppliers and service providers to build its $90 million Oaky Creek Coal Expansion Project (OCC).

Jamie Wade

Mining lease approved for CuDeco's Rocklands Copper project as mine design is fine tuned

With its mining lease approved, Queensland-based exploration company CuDeco is now fine tuning the design of its Rocklands Group Copper project.

Jamie Wade

Wongawilli Colliery given nod for $62m continuation of operations at NSW Southern Coalfields

Approval has been granted for the consolidation and continuation of mining operations at NRE Wongawilli Colliery in the NSW Southern Coalfields.

Approval granted for life-of-mine extension at Werris Creek open-cut site to boost coal production

Werris Creek Coal Pty Ltd has been granted approval to extend its open cut mine in Werris Creek and increase its coal production rate.

Kietwit Australia JV wins $247m contract to develop wet ore handling plant at FMG's Cloudbreak

A joint venture fronted by Kiewit Australia has won a $247m contract from Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) for works on the Cloudbreak iron ore development.

Gindalbie Metals highlights importance of local procurement in $2.75bn Karara Iron Ore Project

Gindalbie Metals has used its quarterly production report to highlight local spending on the $2.

Rio Tinto awards $52m in contracts to AGC for Brockman 4 and Dampier mining projects

AGC Industries, a subsidiary of AusGroup, has won two major contracts for Rio Tinto mining projects in the Pilbara.

Mid-November deadline for 18 onshore gas processing plant work packages with Ichthys Project

Registrations of interest are closing soon for 18 work packages with INPEX’s $20bn Ichthys Project.

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance offers large scope of work packages for Caval Ridge Mine project

Global resources giant BHP Billiton (BIL) has approved development of the Caval Ridge Mine project and expansion of the Peak Downs Mine in the northern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland.

Jamie Wade