Copper Ore Mining

Sandfire Resources announces delivery of DFS for $384 million DeGrussa Copper-Gold Project

Sandfire Resources' DeGrussa Copper-Gold Project 900km north of Perth will cost an estimated $384 million to develop including $267 million for plant and infrastructure.

Chinese engineering firm awarded EPC contract for Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Copper Project

Moly Mines has awarded Chinese engineering company CACS Corporation the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for its Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum / Copper Project.

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).

Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals plans for $129m expansion of Cobar copper mine from 2013

Swiss mining and trading company Glencore has revealed plans for a $129 million expansion from 2013 of its 100%-owned underground Cobar copper mine in Central Western NSW.

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.

Moly Mines in advanced discussions with engineering consortium on Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum

Moly Mines is in advanced negotiations with an engineering consortium for construction of the mine and associated processing plant for its Spinifex Ridge Molybdenum Copper Project.

Altona commences new study for Roseby Copper Project following changes to fundamentals

Altona Mining has commenced a new Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and appointed a project manager for its Roseby Copper Project north of Cloncurry near Mt Isa in Queensland.