Resources Projects

Workers sought for $35m Lithium open pit mine in Pilbara

About 60 employees are needed for an open pit Lithium-Tantalum project near Port Hedland.

Decision expected by July on billion-dollar Pilbara iron ore project

FMG has indicated it will decide on the future of its $1 billion-plus Iron Bridge magnetite project this financial year.

Processing plant modules set for $56m rare earth pilot plant in Gascoyne

The first processing plant modules for a heavy rare earths pilot plant in WA’s Gascoyne to be constructed in October 2017 will be delivered shortly.

Plans advance for proposed $350m WA salt facility

A foreign salt producer is advancing its plans to establish operations in the state’s northwest by releasing a scoping document for public comment.

Concrete opportunities with SA resources project

Two companies involved with a central Australian resources prospect have separately called for interest from concreters.

Suppliers invited to Buy Queensland procurement roadshow tours across the State

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has put together a travelling roadshow of dates spread across the state to introduce the new procurement strategy for suppliers and local industry to learn how to tender for state government work.

Chinese demand sees $35m contract employ hundreds for operations at North Qld mine

A Brisbane-based mining company hit a milestone this week with the granting of three mining leases and should provide 200 operational positions for North Queensland residents.

Production underway at NT gold project

A major expansion of a Central Australian resources project is expected to increase gold production by 80,000 ounces per year.

Agreement advances proposed lithium project in Mid West

Agreement between entities behind a proposed lithium project in the Mid West will advance work already commenced on developing the project that includes a concentrator and refinery.

Power contract awarded for northwest lithium project

A Perth-based power generation company has taken out the contract to construct and operate the power station at a major mining operation in the state’s north.