Far West
Two major solar energy initiatives will go ahead in western NSW following a $130 million Federal Government grant to support the projects.
Opportunities for suppliers and contractors to be involved in the construction of a major wind farm in western NSW are likely to arise in the coming year.
Stage 2 of a study investigating a major NSW gold-base metals project has commenced.
Construction of the Silverton Wind Farm in western NSW is likely to commence in 2013 after energy utility AGL acquired 100 per cent of shares in the project.
A tin, gold, copper and non-ferrous metals explorer remains hopeful of a mid-year commencement of construction on its $70m gold project in Far West NSW.
Mining operations at the Mt Boppy Gold Project are likely to commence immediately upon the granting of planning approvals, with opportunities for suppliers likely.
YTC Resources’ proposal for the development and operation of the Hera Gold Project, near Nymagee in western NSW, has been placed on public exhibition.
A group of iron ore explorers within an iron ore province across the border area of South Australia and NSW has formed an alliance to promote common infrastructure development.
The NSW Government has approved a $110 million expansion of the Rasp zinc, lead and silver mine in Broken Hill.
