Western Australia

EPA considers Kimberley mineral sands project extension

A WA mineral sands explorer has gone back to environmental regulators for permission to expand activities at its project in the state’s far north.

Joint venture contractors take out $298m EPC works for WA gold project

Roughly 350 jobs are expected to flow from the recently signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a major resources project in WA’s Goldfields.

Earthworks contract awarded for $90m Mid West copper-gold project

The joint venture partners behind a copper-gold development in regional Western Australia have awarded the first major contract to kickstart the project.

Work advances on northwest zinc-lead project

A Western Australian resources company is advancing pre-feasibility study work on its zinc-lead project in the Kimberley.

WA Government stumps up $35m for Great Southern freight route

Project officials have commented on plans by the WA Government to complete a transport route for heavy vehicles in the Great Southern.

Environmental regulators consider bauxite mine expansion

A WA bauxite miner has filed documents with the Environmental Protection Authority to expand its operations in the South West.

Mid West gas project enters FEED stage

The joint venture proponents behind a major gas project in the Perth Basin have commenced the design competition phase.

Government tips $20m into heavy haulage route planning

Planning works are advancing for a major bypass to accommodate heavy vehicles travelling north of Perth which if approved will create up to 250 jobs.

Subcontractors required to construct $80m WA naval shipbuilding facility

Senior officials have told Projectory they will be using subcontractors to build a significant portion of its defence-focused shipbuilding facility south of Perth.

Mining giant forges ahead with $30.9m Pilbara feasibility study

A mining juggernaut has committed to assessing a potential iron ore project in regional WA which could yield up to 2200 jobs if the project is developed.