Iron Ore Mining News | Resources Projects

WPG Resources commits to development of Peculiar Knob DSO iron ore mine south east of Coober Pedy

WPG Resources Ltd has committed to develop its flagship Peculiar Knob Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) iron ore project in South Australia with operations scheduled to commence next year.

Mining scheduled to start Q1 2011 for Cazaly Resources Limited's Parker Range Iron Ore Project

Cazaly Resources Limited expects mining to start on its $78m Parker Range Iron Ore Project at the Mt Cauden Deposit.

Southdown magnetite project proponents welcome green light for Albany Port Expansion

The WA Government has granted environmental approval for the Albany Port Expansion Project paving the way for the Albany Iron Ore Project.

BHP Billiton signs off on capital expenditure boost of $635m for Pilbara iron ore projects

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 secures new construction contracts and additional work in mining worth $130m

Monadelphous Group Limited has secured new construction contracts in the iron ore market in WA and in the NSW gold market.

South Australian Government approves plans for Iron Chieftain mine: $350m Project Magnet Phase 2

The South Australian Government has approved plans for the Iron Chieftain mine in the Southern Middleback Ranges.

Fortescue Metals Group releases Public Environmental Review on $3.6bn Solomon Project

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.

Pre Feasibility Study on FerrAus Pilbara Project in Western Australia estimates CAPEX of $960m

FerrAus Limited will undertake a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on its Pilbara Project following a favourable Pre Feasibility Study (PFS).

Monadelphous secures contracts and work in WA and PNG for resources projects worth $120m

Monadelphous Group Ltd has secured new contracts and work in Western Australia and PapuaNew Guinea with a combined value of approximately $120 million.

Ausdrill wins three-year contract extension for RC grade control drilling at Chichester operations

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded Ausdrill Limited a three-year contract extension worth $98 million at its Chichester Operations.