The design, planning and approvals process is underway for Xstrata Coal's proposed Sarum Coal Project 150 km north-west of Mackay and 20Km south of Collinsville.
Legend International is in the process of determining the designer and contractor for the next phase of its $800 million Paradise Phosphate fertiliser project near Mt Isa.
BHP Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) has awarded Leighton Contractors a three-year contract extension worth $225 million to continue contract mining services at the Poitrel mine.