Resources Projects

Changes approved to accommodation villages linked to $4 billion Caval Ridge Mine project

The Queensland Coordinator-General (CG) has approved changes to accommodation villages linked to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) $4 billion Caval Ridge Mine project.

Draft Terms of Reference released for environmental assessment of Boral Gold Coast Quarry

The draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the environmental assessment of a proposed Gold Coast quarry have been released for public consultation.

BHP Mitsui Coal awards Leighton Contractors a contract extension at Poitrel mine worth $225m

BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) has awarded Leighton Contractors a three-year contract extension worth $225 million to continue contract mining services at the Poitrel mine.

Public comment open on $1 billion Balaclava Coal Export Terminal project north of Gladstone

The Queensland Coordinator-General has called for public comment on the proposed $1 billion coal export terminal on Balaclava Island near Port Alma, about 40 km north of Gladstone.

Development options under review for Wonarah Phosphate Project amid mining agreement

A decision on the best development option for Minemakers' proposed Wonarah Phosphate Project near Tennant Creek will become clearer in the second quarter of 2011.

Maules Creek coal project on track following lodgement of environmental approval application

A decision is expected this month on Aston Resources' environmental approval application for its Maules Creek project, according to a NSW departmental planner.

Woodside's Browse LNG Project moves up a gear with FEED contracts awarded for all major work

Woodside's Browse LNG Project in north west WA is progressing with Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contracts in place for all major pieces of infrastructure.

Environmental approval for 21 km gas pipeline to Gladstone LNG Project at Fisherman's Landing

Liquefied Natural Gas has environmental approval to build a 21 km gas pipeline from the Callide Infrastructure Corridor to its LNG project at Fisherman's Landing in the Port of Gladstone.

Bauxite Resources and Yankuang Corporation JV meet to discuss alumina refinery in South West

A new joint venture with plans to develop an alumina refinery in the South West of WA has held its first official meeting.

Pre-Feasibility Study due shortly on Venture Minerals' $130m Mt Lindsay Project in NW Tasmania

Results from a Pre-Feasibility Study are expected shortly on Venture Minerals' proposed Mount Lindsay Tin-Tungsten-Iron Project in north-west Tasmania.