Western Australia

Rio Tinto commits $676 million to Pilbara expansion program for early works and procurement

Rio Tinto is accelerating its iron ore expansion program in the Pilbara with $676 million of funding for early works and procurement.

Green light for Chevron Australia’s $25 billion Wheatstone project comes with tough conditions

The Environmental Protection Authority of WA has recommended environmental approval of Chevron's Wheatstone project but with stringent conditions.

More than $250 million for road upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations across WA

The WA Government has annonced spending of more than $250 million for upgrades and safety improvements at 154 locations under the State Black Spot Program.

Emerging gold producer signs off on development of $109m gold project in eastern goldfields

An emerging gold producer and explorer has signed off on development of a $100 million gold mine in the eastern goldfields paving the way to start of construction.

Contract awarded for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 project

A contract for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 iron ore expansion project has been awarded to a WA-based construction services provider.

Verve Energy renews contract with maintenance services provider JV at Collie Power Station

Verve Energy has renewed its contract with a power systems and maintenance joint venture for a further six years to operate and maintain Collie Power Station in south west Western Australia.

Race narrows in contractor selection for expansion of $550m ammonium nitrate production plant

The field of bidders for a proposed expansion of a $550 million ammonium nitrate production facility at Kwinana is expected to narrow within the next month.

Sandfire Resources announces delivery of DFS for $384 million DeGrussa Copper-Gold Project

Sandfire Resources' DeGrussa Copper-Gold Project 900km north of Perth will cost an estimated $384 million to develop including $267 million for plant and infrastructure.

Contractor selected for $58 million Kwinana Freeway widening between Leach and Roe highways

The construction company which will widen Kwinana Freeway between Leach and Roe highways from two to three lanes each way has been selected, clearing the way for construction to start in July.