Uranium Mining

Uranium SA releases first financial models for Blackbush deposit at uranium Samphire project

Uranium SA have released the first financial models for exploiting the Blackbush deposit at the company’s Samphire project, a proposed uranium mine 20km south of Whyalla.

Cape wins $42m four-year contract renewal for mining services at multi-mineral ore site in SA

Cape has won a $42 million four year contract renewal to provide access services to support fabric maintenance at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam project.

SA premier Mike Rann and Treasurer in final negotiations with BHP over Olympic Dam expansion

Outgoing South Australian premier Mike Rann and Treasurer Kevin Foley have been in Melbourne to negotiate the final phase of BHP's proposed $30b Olympic Dam expansion.

Toro targets commitment to Wiluna Uranium Project by Q3CY2012, commissioning late 2013

Toro Energy is targeting a commitment to its Wiluna Uranium Project by around September 2012 with start of construction by late 2012 and commissioning in late 2013, subject to approvals.

SA Government releases EIS guidelines for proposed rare earths processing plant at Whyalla

The South Australian Government has released guidelines for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed rare earths processing plant at Whyalla.

BHP Billiton responds to public submissions on proposed expansion of Olympic Dam operation

BHP Billiton has released the final Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the expansion of its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia.

EIS for Olympic Dam ready for formal assessment by Federal, State and Territory Governments

BHP Billiton’s Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its Olympic Dam expansion project is ready to be assessed by Federal, State and Territory Governments.

Cameco reaches new milestone for Kintyre Uranium Project following public review period on ESD

Public submissions on Cameco Australia's Kintyre Uranium Project in the East Pilbara will be reviewed following closure of public review for its Environmental Scoping Document (ESD).

Final decision from governments on Olympic Dam Project expected in second half of 2011

A final decision on the Olympic Dam Project (ODP) by Commonwealth, State and Territory governments is expected in the second half of this year.