Resources Projects

Contract awarded for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 project

A contract for mining and support facilities for Rio Tinto Tinto's Hope Downs 4 iron ore expansion project has been awarded to a WA-based construction services provider.

Emerging South Australian iron ore producer moves closer to flagship project near Coober Peedy

With two of three key approvals in hand an emerging South Australian iron ore producer expects to have the final regulatory approval by July for its flagship project south east of Coober Peedy.

Iron ore operation in central Eyre Peninsula to cost $2.59 billion to develop, according to study

A WA-based iron ore explorer has announced details on costings and development plans for a proposed $2.

Feasibility study into $3bn thermal coal mine in Galilee Basin expected to start within months

A feasibility study is likely to commence in the second half of 2011 on what could be a $3 billion thermal coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin.

Base mineral explorer partners with Indian company to develop large phosphate deposit in NT

A Perth-based base mineral explorer has partnered with an Indian company to develop what is said to be Australia’s largest known, undeveloped, phosphate deposit.

Canadian miner engages firm for feasibility study on exotic metals project in New South Wales

A Canadian mining company has engaged a global engineering and construction firm to undertake a feasibility study on an exotic metals project in Central West New South Wales.

Newly listed gold explorer appoints mining services provider to study gold tenement near Nurraga

A newly listed gold explorer based in NSW has appointed a mining services provider to undertake a concept study for its gold tenement near Nurraga three hours west of Sydney.

Contractor awarded $222 million contract extension to continue operations at NSW coal mine

A major construction, mining and services contractor has been awarded a $222 million contract extension to continue mining operations at a coal mine in New South Wales.

Projectory investigating report of proposed $3 billion thermal coal mine in Galilee Basin

Projectory is investigating a report about Chinese coke producer Meijin Energy planning to build a $3 billion thermal coal mine in in Queensland's Galilee Basin.