Resources Projects

Public comment open for proposed $1.5 billion Byerwen coal mine, northern Bowen Basin

The Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) document has been released for the proposed $1.

Altona commences new study for Roseby Copper Project following changes to fundamentals

Altona Mining has commenced a new Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and appointed a project manager for its Roseby Copper Project north of Cloncurry near Mt Isa in Queensland.

Studies progressing on TNG Limited's proposed Mount Peake iron-vanadium project in NT

TNG Limited's Mount Peake iron-vanadium project near Alice Springs is moving ahead with environmental approval studies underway and a second scoping study nearing completion.

Cameco reaches new milestone for Kintyre Uranium Project following public review period on ESD

Public submissions on Cameco Australia's Kintyre Uranium Project in the East Pilbara will be reviewed following closure of public review for its Environmental Scoping Document (ESD).

Karara Mining awards $60m contract to AGC for structural, mechanical and piping installation

Karara Mining Limited has awarded a $60 million Early Works contract to AusGroup Limited's subsidiary AGC Industries Pty Ltd.

Leighton awarded $148m contract to deliver Broadmeadow Sustaining Operations Project

The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance and Bechtel have awarded Leighton Contractors a $148 million contract to deliver the Broadmeadow Sustaining Operations Project at the Broadmeadow mine.

Mining & Civil Australia awarded $127m crushing services contract for Peculiar Knob DSO Project

WPG Resources' subsidiary Southern Iron has awarded a 60 month mining crushing services contract to Mining & Civil Australia at the Peculiar Knob Iron Ore Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) Project.

Xstrata working through Land Court action and mining lease application for Wandoan Project

Xstrata is working through the Land Court action for its Wandoan Coal Project following recent conditional approval from the Commonwealth Government for the $3.

Farm-in Agreement between St George and BHPB Nickel West a leap forward for Project Dragon

St George Mining Limited through it’s wholly-owned subsidiary Desert Fox Resources Pty Ltd has entered into a Farm-in Agreement with BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd.

Definitive Feasibility Study on Rey Resources' Duchess Paradise Project due mid-2011

A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on Rey Resources' proposed Duchess Paradise thermal coal project in the Canning Coal Basin is expected in June 2011.