WA Mining News, Tenders and Major Projects

EOI sought for maintenance services for Gorgon Project's gas treatment facilities, Barrow Island

Chevron Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from contractors interested in providing maintenance services for the Gorgon Project's gas treatment facilities on Barrow Island.

Options for diesel power facility and accommodation village for Meekathara Project under review

Upgrade of a diesel power facility and an accommodation village at the dormant Meekatharra Gold Project are under review as part of Reed Resources' plans to re-commission the project.

Bauxite Resources and Yankuang to conduct Bankable Feasibility Study for alumina refinery

Bauxite Resources Limited (BRL) and its joint venture partner Yankuang Corporation will conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study for a new alumina refinery in the south-west of WA.

Tenders called for $39.2m WA Government’s Royalties Regional Mobile Communications Project

Tenders have been called for the $39.

Downer EDI wins Integrated Service Agreements for Mid West Gascoyne, Kimberley and in Qld

Downer EDI Limited has secured new contract wins valued at $275 million, with Downer’s share of the contract revenue totalling more than $140 million.

BHP Billiton awards $166m earthworks, infrastructure contract for Jimblebar Mine to Thiess

Thiess has won a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine near Newman in Western Australia.

Southern Gold and Heron Resources partner to advance Heron’s Bulong project near Kalgoorlie

Southern Gold Limited and Heron Resources Ltd have signed an agreement allowing Southern Gold to earn up to 80% of the Heron’s Bulong project.

Minerals and Metals Group poised to commit $100m for Golden Grove Cu-Zn mine expansion

China's state-owned Minerals and Metals Group is poised to commit to a $100 million expansion of its Golden Grove copper-zinc mine east of Geraldton.

BHP Billiton approves $7.4 billion investment in Jimblebar mine and Port Hedland facilities

BHP Billiton has approved $7.

Leighton Contractors awarded underground gold mining contracts at Telfer and Cosmo Deeps

Leighton Contractors has been awarded underground gold mining contracts worth $317 million at Telfer and Cosmo Deeps.