Pilbara
UGL Resources is working towards a commissioning date of late 2013 for Brockman Resources' Marillana Iron Ore Project following award of the Front End Engineering and Design contract.
Venturex Resources Limited has reported positive results from an independent Scoping Study completed on its Pilbara Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) Copper Project.
BHP Billiton has approved a further $635 million of capital expenditure that will underpin continued growth in Western Australia Iron Ore's production profile.
Monadelphous Group Limited has secured new construction contracts in the iron ore market in WA and in the NSW gold market.
The Solomon Project involves the development of a new mining province in addition to the Chichester mines already operated by Fortescue at Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek.
FerrAus Limited will undertake a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on its Pilbara Project following a favourable Pre Feasibility Study (PFS).
The WA Government has announced a large-scale development opportunity to revitalise Karratha's city centre and construct 2,500 new home coastal community.
Monadelphous Group Ltd has secured new contracts and work in Western Australia and PapuaNew Guinea with a combined value of approximately $120 million.
Kentz has awarded voice and data business Integ Group the contract to provide entertainment solutions for the construction viallage at the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded Ausdrill Limited a three-year contract extension worth $98 million at its Chichester Operations.