Silver, Lead and Zinc Ore Mining

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.

Venturex awards design contract to GR Engineering Services for Whim Creek-Panorama Project

Venturex Resources has awarded GR Engineering Services the process design and infrastructure components for its Combined Whim Creek – Panorama Cu-Zn Project in the Pilbara.

Scoping study on Jabiru Metals' Stockman Project in Victorian Alps estimates capex of $185m

A Scoping Study on Jabiru Metals' Stockman Project has confirmed that the Stockman Project is economically and technically robust.

BHP Billiton submits draft supplementary EIS for $22billion Olympic Dam Expansion

BHP Billiton's proposed $22bn Olympic Dam Expansion will undergo close scrutiny from Governments following submission of its draft supplementary environmental impact statement (EIS).