QLD Mining News, Tenders and Major Projects

CTEC secures engineering, procurement and construction contract for Diamantina power station

West Australian owned CTEC, has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the new Diamantina Power Station, Mt Isa, QLD.

Anglo American seeks Australian suppliers for Moranbah North coal expansion project

Anglo American is encouraging Australian suppliers and contractors to register their interest in the expansion of its Moranbah region mine.

EIS and SEIS open for public comment on the proposed Ella Bay Development near Cairns

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Abigroup JV wins $290m contract for Wiggins Island Coal Terminal at Gladstone Harbour, Qld

An Abigroup Joint Venture has won a $290 million project to build part of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal facility (WICET).

EIS underway for Boral’s proposed $111m Gold Coast quarry, lodgement due second half of 2012

The Environmental Impact Study is underway for the Boral Resource’s proposed Gold Coast Quarry.

Successful tenderer announced for first stage of Bruce Highway upgrade, work begins November

The successful tenderer has been announced for the first stage of the Bruce Highway upgrade project.

Government assesses viability of re-tender for Aurukun bauxite resource in Cape York

The Queensland Government is assessing the viability of running a re-tender process for the Aurukun bauxite resource in the state’s Western Cape York.

Tender issued for preliminary design of 6km long tunnel from Gladstone to Curtis Island

A tender has been issued for the preliminary design of a 6km long tunnel to transport gas and other utilities from Gladstone to a liquefaction facility on Curtis Island for a major gas project.

Finance package and tenure arrangements finalised for construction start of Wiggins Island Coal Terminal

The construction of the Stage 1 development of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) is to start shortly after the company finalised its financing package and tenure arrangements.

Federal Government fast tracks funding to speed up preconstruction on Moreton Bay Rail link

Funding for the Moreton Bay Rail Link has been fast-tracked after the Federal Government announced it would bring forward $133 million to the project by three years.