Staff Reporter
A $413 million expansion of a gold operation in Papua New Guinea’s Tabar Islands is advancing toward a final investment decision, signalling extensive opportunities for contractors across mining services, process plant construction, marine infrastructure delivery, power generation, accommodation expansion, haul road construction and site-wide civil works.
A new large-scale gold mining and processing development in Western Australia’s eastern Goldfields has advanced to Definitive Feasibility Study stage, with total capital expenditure of approximately A$382 million and early works tendering set to commence ahead of a planned construction start in late 2027, creating sustained opportunities for mining, processing, infrastructure, power, water and services contractors.
A proposed large-scale open-pit critical minerals development in Western Australia, with pre-production capital expenditure of approximately AUD 820 million, is advancing through pre-feasibility and presents extensive opportunities for mining, infrastructure, processing, power, water, logistics and services contractors across a multi-decade project life.
A major offshore renewable energy development in Gippsland has reached a significant national milestone, strengthening procurement prospects as survey and feasibility activities accelerate across the region.
A large-scale carbon transport development proposed for the Middle Arm Peninsula in the Northern Territory is advancing through the approvals process, creating forthcoming opportunities for construction, pipeline, power infrastructure and commissioning suppliers, with long-term operational roles expected across its multi-decade lifespan.
A major renewable energy development proposed for Victoria’s Mallee region is advancing through Commonwealth assessment processes, opening a long-term pipeline of civil construction, electrical installation, environmental management and operational support opportunities for suppliers and service providers.
A major road upgrade in southern Tasmania is progressing through approvals, opening early opportunities for civil construction suppliers and service providers as the project moves toward an anticipated construction start in August 2026.
A new transmission corridor proposed for Perth’s northeast is set to create opportunities for civil, electrical and environmental service providers, as work progresses on a 4 km reinforcement designed to increase network capacity in the City of Swan.
A major utility-scale renewable energy development in south-western New South Wales has advanced to the EPBC assessment stage, opening substantial opportunities for civil, electrical, environmental and construction supply partners as planning progresses for an 840MW wind installation with a co-located large-capacity battery system.
A major renewable energy development proposed for the Central Tablelands of New South Wales is expected to create strong opportunities for contractors and service providers across civil construction, electrical installation, heavy transport, environmental services and operational support, with construction projected to peak at around 150 workers and ongoing operational roles extending for up to 35 years.
