Resources Projects

Special status received for coal project to provide in excess of 2400 jobs for north and central Qld

A proposed billion-dollar coal mine is advancing through the application process with nearly 2,500 jobs on offer, reports Projectory.

3.6 GW solar-powered hydrogen project in Gladstone Qld announced for newcomer to the green hydrogen scene

Queensland’s green hydrogen mecca is to play host to a new player in renewable energy who has just secured a plot to develop a large solar and battery storage project.

Design and construct contract awarded for $264m sulphate of potash project in Goldfields region with mine life of over 20 years

The proponent of a Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project in the Goldfields with an expected mine life of more than 20 years has awarded the design and construction contract.

Bauxite miner and alumina producer plans for production increases at refinery and mine in Peel region

A major bauxite miner and alumina producer has plans to increase alumina production at its bauxite mine and refinery in the Peel region.

Work ramps up for Tasmanian gold mine reopening

The head of a Tasmanian gold mine, the scene of an accident that famously trapped two miners underground for several days, has told Projectory that significant work is planned to bring the mine back into operation this year.

Coal operator extends operation at Byerwen in QLD with new $700m contract

A major Byerwen operator is spending $53 million in operations at a Queensland coking coal mine with a three-year contract extension – with an option to extend a further two years, reports Projectory.

600 direct jobs to go out with civil works awarded on the controversial Carmichael Rail project in Qld

Earthworks, construction and major road upgrades listed as works under a new $350 million package secured for Queensland’s Carmichael rail project, details Projectory.

Project director appointed for $208m sulphate of potash project with responsibility for contracting strategy, schedule maintenance and capital works

The proponent of a $208m sulphate of potash project in the Eastern Goldfields has appointed a project director with principal responsibility for contracting strategy, schedule maintenance and capital works.

Victorian copper-gold projects given green light to advance

The Victorian Government has granted two key licences designed to keep a copper-gold project in Victoria progressing, and the head of the project has told Projectory what that could mean for the local mining industry.