Resources Projects

Mining operations at Mt Boppy Gold Project set to commence following planning approvals

Mining operations at the Mt Boppy Gold Project are likely to commence immediately upon the granting of planning approvals, with opportunities for suppliers likely.

Arup to prepare concept and design documentation for Arrow Energy's Curtis Island LNG tunnel

Arrow Energy has awarded Arup the concept and design tender for a 6km tunnel from Gladstone to Curtis Island.

Jamie Wade

Anglo American gets board approval for $1.7bn Grosvenor metallurgical coal project, Bowen Basin

Global miner Anglo American has received board approval for its $1.

Jamie Wade

Adani Mining to lodge EIS for $10.9bn Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail project early 2012

Adani Mining expects to lodge the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its $10.

Jamie Wade

Scoping study released for Hastings Rare Metals’ dysprosium and yttrium oxide mine in Kimberley

A scoping study into Hastings Rare Metals’ Hastings project has indicated a net present value in excess of $500m.

Conditional approval from governments for Aquila’s $5.77bn West Pilbara iron-ore project

WA Environment Minister Bill Marmion has conditionally approved Aquila Resources’ $5.

FID and construction start date for early next year on $3bn Extension Hill Magnetite Project in WA

Asia Iron Australia is targeting Q1 of 2012 to make a FID and start construction on the $3bn Extension Hill Magnetite Project.

BHP Billiton awards $822m Orebody 24 mine EPC contracts to FAST JV, Calibre Rail and Worleyparsons

A spokesperson for BHP Billiton has revealed to Projectory that FAST JV, Calibre Rail and WorleyParsons have won EPC contracts for the $822m Orebody 24 iron ore mine development.

Three major contracts awarded for Chevron’s $29bn Wheatstone Project, suppliers needed

FMC Technologies, Bredero Shaw and Skywest have all secured significant contracts with the Wheatstone LNG Project.

Inpex wins approval from WA government for $30bn Ichthys project, new work packages available

Inpex has received approval from the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum to push ahead with development of the $30bn Ichthys project off WA's north.