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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).