Isabel Vieira

Rio Tinto says it will spend $20 billion in the Pilbara over the next three years as the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation questions the board on claims of underpayments and inaction.

The 'underperforming' Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery continues to strain joint venture owners IGO and China’s Tianqi Lithium, while the Greenbushes mine churns out cash.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue says it’s weighing up the timelines of its green energy project pipeline amid global market conditions and uncertain policy settings.

Several “very strong candidates” have been identified to replace Mineral Resources’ chair, some of which may be eyed for directorships after a trio tendered their shock resignations.

Sandy Anghie has declared she won’t be making a third run for the role of Perth Lord Mayor, the post vacated by now WA Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas.

Westgold has outlined a $92 million plan to expand its Higginsville processing plant by one million tonnes per annum, which would be largely funded by the sale of its nearby mill.

Bill Beament-led Develop Global has toasted first copper production from its Woodlawn mine, for which its still courting potential buyers for a 20 per cent stake.

Amanda Lacaze says she’s in talks with the US government over who will pick up a tab at its delayed Texas project as the US-China trade war presents challenges for Lynas Rare Earths.

Critical minerals miners have overwhelmingly welcomed Anthony Albanese’s scarcely-detailed pledge to build a stockpile that could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector.

Geopolitical unrest, inflation, a potential recession and central bank purchases are driving the yellow metal’s price upwards.

All three members of Mineral Resources' ethics committee formed in the wake of Chris Ellison’s tax scandal have resigned, after Denise McComish became the third director to exit in a week.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged $112 million to duplicate congestion-riddled Shelley Bridge, picking up the promise made by the the Liberal Party of WA ahead of the recent the state election.

BHP chief executive Mike Henry has warned of the possibly significant implications of a fragmented trading environment but says the company has largely been unscathed by the tariffs rollout.

Targeted lithium industry support and streamlined approvals are on Pilbara Minerals boss Dale Henderson’s wish list ahead of the election as revenue slides on weak prices and production hits.

Fox Friday Brewing has called in McGrathNicol administrators to work through a sale or recapitalisation of the business, which counts a Burswood venue in its portfolio.

Paladin Energy says it intends to strongly defend a class action lawsuit alleging it engaged in misleading conduct relating to “unreasonably optimistic” production guidance.

Mining heavyweight Rio Tinto has confirmed the shuttering of its newly acquired Mt Cattlin lithium mine is nearly complete but will continue to study a possible underground development.

The state’s environmental scrutineer has waved through Mineral Resources’ proposal to build a new iron ore mine in the East Pilbara but it still remains subject to further approvals.

The corporate watchdog has launched civil legal action against under-administration gold play Wiluna Mining and its former chairman over “misleading claims to investors” on its last-ditch capital raise.

Gold Road Resources has given its blessing for Northern Star Resources’ $5 billion deal for De Grey Mining after months of remaining mum on its voting intentions.

A re-elected Albanese government would splash $60 million on expanding Perth’s ferry network following Premier Roger Cook’s promise to build two new terminals.

China’s export controls on heavy rare earths highlight the risk of reliance on a single-source supply chain but also the opportunities for local players, according to WA developers.

Liontown and Covalent Lithium are among the struggling lithium miners hoping to take advantage of the WA government’s $150 million rescue package as prices remain languished.

More than $109 million was sliced off the value of Chris Ellison’s substantial stake in Mineral Resources in just three days as the share price closes below $20.

Evolution Mining has celebrated the commissioning of its Mungari mill expansion project on the same day it sold gold for more than $5,000/ounce for the first time.

More than 80 unfinished projects have been left in the fallout from Inspired Homes calling in administrators, with the insurance pathway now open to impacted customers.

The SeaLink Rottnest Island ferry service and Captain Cook Cruises are both up for sale as parent company Kelsian Group seeks to offload assets in its national tourism portfolio.

Embattled miner Mineral Resources and its outgoing founder Chris Ellison have been served with a class action lawsuit, which the company intends to “strongly defend”.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss a Perth film studio's foray into virtual reality documentary making.

Stocks in Western Australian gold producers are rallying as the price for the precious metal holds strong above $US3,000 per ounce amid a flurry of M&A activity.

Scores of trucks descended upon the Perth CBD this morning for the Keep the Sheep protest in response to the looming ban on live export.