Western Australia

Perth-based base metals explorer expands BFS scope for copper and zinc project in Pilbara

A Perth-based base metals explorer has expanded the scope of the bankable feasibility study for its copper and zinc project in the Pilbara with recruitment underway for a project manager.

Toro targets commitment to Wiluna Uranium Project by Q3CY2012, commissioning late 2013

Toro Energy is targeting a commitment to its Wiluna Uranium Project by around September 2012 with start of construction by late 2012 and commissioning in late 2013, subject to approvals.

NRW Holdings wins more than $260m in three separate contracts for Fortescue projects

NRW Holdings Limited has been awarded more than $260m from three separate contracts in recent weeks related to Fortescue Metals Group projects.

VDM Group signs major new contract with BHP Billiton Nickel West plus a suite of new projects

VDM Group has signed a significant new contract with BHP Billiton Nickel West plus a suite of new projects which together represent $66.

Perth-based company wins contract for 20MW Power Station at Degrussa Copper Gold Project

A Perth-based power generation company has won the contract to build, own and maintain a 20MW Power Station at Sandfire Resources’ Degrussa Copper Gold Project.

Main Roads WA selects Brierty, AECOM Australia JV as preferred contractor for $100m project

Main Roads WA has selected a joint venture including Brierty and AECOM Australia as the preferred contractor for a $100 million project over three years.

WA Government awards $95m contract for maintenance of road network in Goldfields-Esperance

The WA Government has awarded a $95million Integrated Services Arrangement (ISA) for the maintenance of the State’s road network in the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Green light for Rio Tinto's duplication of 70 km rail line from Cape Lambert to Emu Siding

WA's environmental watchdog has recommended conditional approval to the minister for Rio Tinto's proposal to duplicate an 70 km rail line from Cape Lambert to Emu Siding.

Crushing Services International undertakes work on second facility at Christmas Creek mine

Mineral Resources subsidiary Crushing Services International (CSI) is undertaking the design, construction and operation of the second ore processing facility at FMG's Christmas Creek mine.

Macmahon awarded 10-year mining contract worth $900m to develop Tropicana gold project

Macmahon has been awarded the ten-year mining contract to develop the greenfields gold project for the Tropicana Joint Venture, worth an estimated $900 million.