Salt and Other Mineral Mining

Major Project Status for proposed $500m new rare earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie

The Federal Government has awarded Major Project Status to a proposed new rare earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie estimated to cost $500m to develop.

Detailed design and documentation commences for $254m Sulphate of Potash project in Mid West

The proponent of a proposed $254 million Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project in the Mid West has detailed plans for the development following release of their bankable feasibility study (BFS).

Contracts awarded for $216m Sulphate of Potash Project in Pilbara following positive final investment decision

The proponent of $216 million Sulphate of Potash Project 160km south east of Newman has awarded a number of significant contracts for its 100 percent-owned project.

Major project status for sulphate of potash project in east Pilbara

A sulphate of potash project 160km south east of Newman that will create 80 jobs during construction and employ around 50 full-time workers over its 30 year life has been granted major project status.

Engineering group awarded major construction contract at lithium hydroxide plant in south west WA

The proponent of a lithium hydroxide plant in the south-west of Western Australia has awarded a major construction contract.

EOIs invited for EPC and D&C for $850m lithium project including Goldfields mine and Kwinana refinery

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are invited from companies experienced in delivering Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Design and Construct (D&C) and/or construct-only contacts in the minerals processing sector to deliver a fully integrated mine, concentrator and refinery for an $850 million lithium project in WA.

Proponent of $216m sulphate of potash project 160km southeast of Newman highlights groundwork completed as it works towards securing finance and execution

In a presentation at this year's Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie the proponent of $216m sulphate of potash (SOP) project 160km southeast of Newman WA highlighted the groundwork completed for the project as it works towards securing finance and execution.

Milestone for proposed $4.3 billion dollar urea production plant in Pilbara

Plans for a multi-billion dollar urea production plant in the Pilbara with an estimated construction start date in Q3 CY2020 and life of 25 years have reached a key milestone.

Green light for Sulphate Of Potash project in Mid West on schedule for first commercial production in 2020

A proposed Sulphate Of Potash Project 220km east-north-east of Wiluna Kalium Lakes has been recommended for approval by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).