Silver, Lead and Zinc Ore Mining

Perth-based base metals explorer expands BFS scope for copper and zinc project in Pilbara

A Perth-based base metals explorer has expanded the scope of the bankable feasibility study for its copper and zinc project in the Pilbara with recruitment underway for a project manager.

Xstrata Zinc begins construction of underground zinc-lead-silver mine in north-west Queensland

Xstrata Zinc has begun construction on a new greenfield underground zinc-lead-silver mine in north-west Queensland.

Announcement of mining contractor for $29.8m Wonawinta Silver Project due in a few months

Cobar Consolidated Resources' has shortlisted mining contractors for development of its $29.

Cobar Consolidated moves to development work for Wonawinta Silver Project following approval

The Western Region Joint Regional Planning Panel has approved Cobar Consolidated Resources' proposed $32 million Wonawinta Silver Project 85km south of Cobar in western NSW.

Xstrata investing $300 million to assess potential mining projects in Mount Isa region

Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has announced plans to expand existing mining operations and develop of new mines at Mount Isa and the broader region.

TriAusMin to review financing options in Q3 CY2011 for Woodlawn Re-treatment Project, Tarago

TriAusMin will most likely assess in Q3 CY2011 financing options for its Woodlawn Re-treatment Project (WRP) in Tarago following completion of Front End Engineering & Design (FEED).

Minerals and Metals Group poised to commit $100m for Golden Grove Cu-Zn mine expansion

China's state-owned Minerals and Metals Group is poised to commit to a $100 million expansion of its Golden Grove copper-zinc mine east of Geraldton.

Xstrata takes next step in plans for $270m McArthur River Mine expansion slated for 2012

Xtrata has lodged a notice of intent with the Northern Territory Government for an environmental assessment of its McArthur River Mine Phase 3 Development Project.

Conquest Mining awards EPC for Mt Carlton gold-silver-copper project to Calder Projects Services

Conquest Mining has awarded the EPC contract for its $127 million Mt Carlton project near Townsville to Calder Projects Services.

NSW Government approves Broken Hill Operations' $110m expansion for Rasp Mine, Broken Hill

The NSW Government has approved a $110 million expansion of the Rasp zinc, lead and silver mine in Broken Hill.