New South Wales

Expressions of Interest protocol outlined for National Broadband Network in QLD, NSW and ACT

The contractor overseeing rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in QLD, NSW and the ACT has outlined the protocol for expressions of interest for suppliers.

Wind farm developer awaits planning authority's guidance on $350m farm west of Glenn Innes

The proponent of a proposed $350 million wind farm 20km west of Glenn Innes will await  guidance from planning authorities following close of the public exhibition period.

EPC contractor appointments for major solar power stations in QLD and NSW likely by end of year

Proponents for two major solar projects proposed for Queensland and New South Wales expect to fulfil conditions for their projects including EPC contractor arrangements and funding by 2012.

Canadian miner engages firm for feasibility study on exotic metals project in New South Wales

A Canadian mining company has engaged a global engineering and construction firm to undertake a feasibility study on an exotic metals project in Central West New South Wales.

Newly listed gold explorer appoints mining services provider to study gold tenement near Nurraga

A newly listed gold explorer based in NSW has appointed a mining services provider to undertake a concept study for its gold tenement near Nurraga three hours west of Sydney.

Contractor awarded $222 million contract extension to continue operations at NSW coal mine

A major construction, mining and services contractor has been awarded a $222 million contract extension to continue mining operations at a coal mine in New South Wales.

Engineering, contracting and service provider awarded $80 million port bulk liquids project

Construction is underway on a new $80 million bulk liquids facility at Port Botany following award of the contract to a major engineering, contracting and service provider.

Thiess-Siemens JV mobilises for rollout of National Broadband Network across QLD, NSW and ACT

A Thiess-Siemens JV is mobilising staff for rollout of passive fibre for part of the National Broadband Network after reaching agreement with NBN Co on terms and prices of the contract.

Announcement of mining contractor for $29.8m Wonawinta Silver Project due in a few months

Cobar Consolidated Resources' has shortlisted mining contractors for development of its $29.

Pre-feasibility study due end of year for Bemax's mineral sands project north of Balranald in NSW

Bemax Resources is expecting its pre-feasibility study by the end of 2011 for its proposed mineral sands project about 90km north of Balranald in NSW.