Resources Projects

Scoping Study for Lachlan Star's Bushranger copper project in NSW estimates $98 million capex

Lachlan Star Limited's 100% owned Bushranger copper project in NSW will cost about $98 million to develop and have a mine life between five and 11.

Whitehaven Coal's proposed Rocglen Coal Extension Project on public exhibition until 4 April

Public Exhibition closes 4 April 2011 for Whitehaven Coal Limited's proposed Rocglen Coal Extension Project near Gunnedah.

AMEC Minproc to advance Nolans Project BFS for Arafura Resources' Rare Earths Project

AMEC Minproc Limited will advance the Nolans Project Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) as the Engineering Study Manager for rare earths company Arafura Resources Limited.

Mt Penny Coal considers requirements for $400m open cut coal project northwest of Bylong

Mt Penny Coal is reviewing the NSW Director General's requirements for its proposed $400m open cut coal project about 3km northwest of Bylong.

Mt Ida Magnetite Project to cost $1.5bn and $1.8bn to develop, according to scoping study

Jupiter Mines' Mt Ida Magnetite Project in the Yilgarn Province would cost at least $1.

FMG awards Decmil $55 million contract to install buildings for Karntama Village Stage 2

Work will start immediately on the installation of Stage 2 of the Karntama Village at FMG's Christmas Creek Project in the Pilbara after the contract was awarded to Decmil.

Iron Ore Holdings awards contract for accelerated pre-feasibility study for Iron Valley Project

Iron Ore Holdings has awarded the contract for an accelerated mining pre-feasibility study for its Iron Valley Project.

Venus Metals awards Pre-Feasibility Study for Yalgoo Iron Ore Project to ProMet Engineers

Venus Metals has awarded the Pre-Feasibility study contract for its Yalgoo Iron Ore Project to ProMet Engineers with the study due 30 June 2011.

Pre-feasibility study for Grange Resources' $1.6 billion Southdown Magnetite due this month

The pre-feasibility study for Grange Resources' Southdown Magnetite project 90km northeast of Albany is due this month.

Xstrata takes next step in plans for $270m McArthur River Mine expansion slated for 2012

Xtrata has lodged a notice of intent with the Northern Territory Government for an environmental assessment of its McArthur River Mine Phase 3 Development Project.