Western Australia

$60m bank backing secures construction of WA gold project

Banks have given a combined $60m backing to ensure construction remains on schedule to complete Engineering, Procurement and Construction works at a gold in WA’s Murchison region.

New schools and upgrades announced under $465m investment

Planning is underway for upgrades at two senior high schools in Perth.

Workers sought for $35m Lithium open pit mine in Pilbara

About 60 employees are needed for an open pit Lithium-Tantalum project near Port Hedland.

Decision expected by July on billion-dollar Pilbara iron ore project

FMG has indicated it will decide on the future of its $1 billion-plus Iron Bridge magnetite project this financial year.

Processing plant modules set for $56m rare earth pilot plant in Gascoyne

The first processing plant modules for a heavy rare earths pilot plant in WA’s Gascoyne to be constructed in October 2017 will be delivered shortly.

Subcontractors needed for $38m Kimberley bridge project

A key project contact behind a major bridge redevelopment in Western Australia’s far north have revealed they will be looking for specialist subcontractors and suppliers to deliver the project.

Plans advance for proposed $350m WA salt facility

A foreign salt producer is advancing its plans to establish operations in the state’s northwest by releasing a scoping document for public comment.

Developers flag $70m accommodation building in central Perth

The new owners of a piece of prime real estate in Perth’s Central Business District have lodged plans to develop a major accommodation hub on the site.

Planners consider addition to $13.8m Perth hotel project

Proponents behind a hotel project in Perth are seeking to add four storeys to the development according to planning documents.

Agreement advances proposed lithium project in Mid West

Agreement between entities behind a proposed lithium project in the Mid West will advance work already commenced on developing the project that includes a concentrator and refinery.