Salt and Other Mineral Mining News | Resources Projects

Regional WA salt operation expansion enters assessment

Plans for an expansion of an existing salt operation in regional Western Australia have progressed into the assessment stage, signalling potential construction and upgrade activity.

Major resource expansion amendment in the Pilbara gains key approval, with over $1b in CAPEX driving progress on a major salt and potash development

A proposed variation to an already approved $1 billion-plus WA mineral project has itself gained a key planning endorsement-.

$280 million solar salt project advancing in Pilbara, WA, to extract high-grade salt using concentration ponds, crystallisers, and processing plant

A proposal for a $280 million-plus solar salt project in the Pilbara region of WA has progressed to a new stage.

BCI’s salt empire rises in the Pilbara—hauling, dredging, and deals on tap as Mardie opens the gates to suppliers and salty opportunity

BCI Minerals Managing Director David Boshoff used his recent address to the WA Mining Club to provide a detailed progress update on the company’s flagship Mardie Salt and Potash Project in the Pilbara—a $350 million solar evaporation development that is unlocking procurement opportunities for contractors and suppliers across Western Australia.

$1B-plus mineral project in WA under construction faces formal environmental assessment as variation sought for expansion and offshore dredging works

A variation being sought for an already approved $1 billion-plus WA mineral project that is under construction in WA will be required to undergo a formal environmental assessment.

$1.4B greenfield salt and potash project in WA Pilbara seeks new environmental approval to expand scope during construction phase

A new environmental approval is being sought for an already approved $1 billion-plus WA mineral project that is under construction in WA.

Major project status awarded to a South Australian graphite hub, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management facilities. supporting mine expansion plans

Major project status has been awarded to a South Australian graphite hub, leading to the go-ahead for a major mining development.

Federal government backs $152.7m graphite hub in South Australia, unlocking supply chain opportunities

A $152+ million graphite development on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is set to create supply chain opportunities in mining, processing, and logistics.

Minister approves major fertiliser project in outback WA, moving it closer to planned brine extraction and SOP production

A green light has been given for a proposed mineral extraction project in outback WA, moving it closer to production.

$981m debt facility secured for salt and potash project in Pilbara, WA, with first shipment expected by late 2026 and key milestones underway

A $981, debt facility has reached financial close for a salt and potash project in the Pilbara, WA, with the first shipment expected by late 2026 and key milestones progressing.