Central Australia

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.

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.

Leighton Contractors awarded underground gold mining contracts at Telfer and Cosmo Deeps

Leighton Contractors has been awarded underground gold mining contracts worth $317 million at Telfer and Cosmo Deeps.

Development options under review for Wonarah Phosphate Project amid mining agreement

A decision on the best development option for Minemakers' proposed Wonarah Phosphate Project near Tennant Creek will become clearer in the second quarter of 2011.

Feasibility Study on Westgold Resources' $101m Rover 1 gold-copper project expected mid-2011

A Feasibility Study on development of mine production facilities for Westgold Resources' Rover 1 gold-copper project south-west of Tennant Creek in the NT is expected in mid-2011.

NT Government calls for tenders to upgrade central Australian roads, tenders close in six weeks

The Territory Government is calling for tenders to deliver flood damage repairs and upgrades to two vital roads in Central Australia.