Northern Territory

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.

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.

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.

Definitive Bankable Feasibility Study on Mt Todd Gold Project near Katherine due later this year

US-based Vista Gold Corporation is advancing plans for its Mt Todd Gold Project in the Northern Territory with the findings of a definitive bankable feasibility study due later this year.

GDF SUEZ Bonaparte awards pre‐FEED Contracts for floating LNG project 250km west of Darwin

GDF SUEZ Bonaparte, operator of the Bonaparte LNG project, has awarded upstream and midstream contracts for pre‐Front End Engineering and Design.

Federal Government approves redevelopment plans for Darwin International Airport

The Federal Government has approved Darwin International Airport's 2010 Master Plan which sets out its strategic direction for the next two decades.

Toll Holdings, ShoreASCO and POAGS shortlisted for Marine Supply Base Development in Darwin

The Territory Government has shortlisted three proponents to compete for the right to build, own and operate a Marine Supply Base (MSB) adjacent to Darwin’s East Arm Wharf.

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.