Justin Fris

Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Dale Henderson says the lithium sector should consider how Australia can become more competitive against other global markets.

Ivanhoe Atlantic boss Bronwyn Barnes says although “a work in progress”, the US could eventually place high-grade iron ore on its critical minerals list.

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King is confident the federal government’s critical mineral stockpile will benefit the country moving forward.

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison says upgrades to resource and reserve figures at its Onslow iron project are a testament to the company’s belief in the operation.

South32-owned Groote Eyelandt Mining Company has announced that export sales have resumed, on the back of a massive recovery operation following the aftermath of Cyclone Megan.

Rio Tinto has been selected to form a lithium-based joint venture with Chile-based Codelco, as it eyes further value across its critical minerals portfolio.

The state government has continued its push in bringing major international events to Perth.

White Cliff Minerals has announced plans to raise $14.4 million in a bid to fast-track drilling activities at its Rae copper project in Canada.

EV Resources has announced it will sell its Coyote Creek project and subsidiary Monomatapa to fellow junior Trigg Minerals, as it aims to further reduce its monthly expenses.

Chris Ellison-founded Mineral Resources has announced that Malcolm Bundey will succeed outgoing chair James McClements from July 1.

Engineering firm Monadelphous has announced a series of new construction and maintenance-based contracts, valued around $180 million.

ANALYSIS: Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys and NRL powerbrokers secured an early triumph on Thursday.

Media boss Anthony De Ceglie will return to WA to run the new Perth Bears rugby league franchise, going head-to-head with the AFL interests of his former employer Seven West Media.

Mining services contractor NRW has expressed concerns over a proposed legislation in South Australia, in relation to the recent collapse of the Whyalla steelworks.

Johannesburg-listed Exxaro Resources is set to become the largest shareholder of Perth-based Jupiter Mines, following the execution of a binding agreement between both companies.

On the back of securing funding deals to further develop its Speewah fluorite project in the East Kimberley, ASX-listed Tivan has officially confirmed its new leadership team.

Evolution Energy Minerals has announced a new three-pillared approach, as its new strategic direction takes shape.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia boss Matt Comyn says despite certain risks to the global economy, Australia remains an ideal place to be.

Australia’s commitment toward enhanced success in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics has continued, with a dedicated new para sports unit at the WA Institute of Sport.

West African Resources has begun mining and crushing at its Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso, as it moves towards its aim of becoming a 420,000 ounces per annum gold producer.

Daglish-based explorer Kairos Minerals has announced former De Grey Mining chair Simon Lill has joined its board.

Murdoch-based Orthocell’s push to expand the reach of its nerve repair product Remplir has continued, following news it has received regulatory approval in Hong Kong.

Vertex Minerals chair Roger Jackson says he is confident the explorer is on the cusp of significant cash generation, as it moves toward production at its Hill End gold project in NSW.

Perth-based Dalaroo Metals has confirmed the appointment of Chris Connell as its new chief executive, as the company aims to further enhance its portfolio moving forward.

A community-level Australian Rules Football club in Bunbury is set to benefit from a major international soccer friendly in July at Hands Oval.

Mixed metals miner South32 has announced a significant senior management transition, with chief executive and managing director Graham Kerr to leave the company next year.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss why a prominent industry lobby is calling for legislated coordination of WA's strategic industrial areas.

Orthocell boss Paul Anderson said the Murdoch-based biotech medical company is “well ahead” of its original targets in relation to US sales of its nerve repair product, Remplir.

Construction and energy services provider Civmec posted a net profit of $8 million during its third quarter of the 2025 financial year, down from $17.1 million, 12 months prior.

Little Creatures Fremantle has announced plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style, after announcing plans for a new $10 million venue.

ANALYSIS: On Thursday at HBF Park, Western Australia's sporting landscape jigsaw puzzle was completed, 27 years after its rugby league piece went missing.

West Perth-based Sandfire Resources has filed documents to sell its Old Highway gold project to Catalyst Metals for a total cash consideration package of $32.5 million.