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Alkane signs deed of agreement for financial assistance for Tomingley Gold Project in NSW

Alkane Resources Ltd (Alkane) is to receive NSW Government financial assistance for infrastructure development of the Tomingley Gold Project (TGP).

Tarrawonga Coal Mine to continue normal operations following approval of extension

Existing contractors and suppliers will continue to be used following the approval of an extension of the Tarrawonga Coal Mine near Boggabri, NSW.

Sandvik wins contract to supply LHDs for Newcrest's Cadia East gold mine

Sandvik Mining and Construction has been awarded a contract for the supply of 14 Load Haul Dumps (LHDs) for Newcrest Mining's Cadia East gold mine.

Dubbo Zirconia Project report indicates viability and possible expansion

A detailed analysis of Alkane Resources’ Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP), to take the project to feasibility study standard, should be completed in the first quarter of 2012.

Commissioning of suppliers and service providers for Wonawinta Silver Project due to begin

Cobar Consolidated Resources has appointed Adelaide-based Lucas Earthmovers as mining contractor for the Wonawinta Silver Project.

Macmahon awarded $110m underground shaft extension and upgrade at CSA mine in Cobar

Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a two-year underground engineering construction contract valued at about $110m at the CSA underground copper mine in Cobar.

Proposed $1.3b Cobbora Coal Mine could be revived and fast-tracked to produce coal by 2015

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Macmahon Holdings awarded $90m in mining contracts for operations and projects in WA, NSW

Macmahon Holdings has been awarded mining contracts throughout Western Australia and New South Wales worth a total of $90 million.

McConnell Dowell favoured for $200 million Young to Wellington Gas Pipeline pipeline contract

McConnell Dowell is likely to win the construction contract for a $200 million pipeline project from the Young gas Hub centre on the Moomba to Sydney pipeline to the Wellington power station.

Wind farm developer proposes $1.3 billion wind farm comprising 330 turbines near Mudgee

A wind farm developer is proposing to build a $1.