Western Australia

Preferred tenderer lined up for major contract on gold project in WA’s Goldfields

The proponent behind a major gold project in regional WA has selected the preferred tenderer for the EPC contract and is tipped to award other major contracts in the coming weeks.

Mining contractor picks up $110m contract on Pilbara lithium project

A WA mining services company has been awarded a major contract for drilling and blasting and mine development services at a lithium project in the north-west.

Pit and infrastructure works start on Mid West mine expansion

A Western Australian iron ore producer has started developing the extension to its mining operations in the state’s Mid West following final statutory approval.

Regulators consider infrastructure plan for $1.9b Mid West astronomy project

Proponents are pushing ahead with the next stage of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope project after filing key documents with the WA Environmental Protection Authority.

Building contracts awarded for $16m hospital upgrades in regional WA

A key project official has revealed details about construction works on hospital upgrades in Western Australia’s south-west.

South-west airport’s $69.7m expansion kicks off

Work has begun on the major redevelopment of an airport in regional WA which will offer roughly 126 construction job opportunities and further operational work possibilities in as little as two years.

Installation contract awarded at Pilbara iron ore project

An indigenous-focused mining services contractor has been awarded a tender to carry out installation works for one of Western Australia’s largest mining operations.

Work tenders released for $428.3m WA Museum project

The lead contractor managing the new WA Museum project has released electrical and mechanical tenders for a renewable energy solution that will serve the project and surrounding buildings.

State Agreement advances $5.6b Pilbara iron ore export infrastructure

The WA Government has signed a major agreement with proponents underpinning plans for a major iron ore export facility in the state’s northwest.