Justin Fris

Western Australians are likely to reduce their discretionary and overall spending during the second half of 2024, a report from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has found.

Rare earths-focused Caprice Resources has announced it will exercise its option agreement to secure a 90 per cent stake in the West Arunta region-based Bantam project.

The merger between mid-tier gold miners Silver Lake Resources and Red 5 is officially finalised, following news the scheme of arrangement between both companies is now legally effective.

Beacon Minerals has released an inaugural mineral resource estimate for its Mt Dimer project, located 120km north-east of Southern Cross.

Jack McGinn speaks to Justin Fris about an industrial relations policy trial in WA.

ASX-listed Cyprium Metals has announced a series of appointments to its senior management team.

SRG Global has booked $125 million worth of contracts with existing clients across Australia.

Ausgold has announced plans to raise $38 million via a two-tranche placement in order to accelerate development and exploration activities at its 3.04 million ounce Katanning gold project.

Aspiring junior Global Uranium and Enrichment remains upbeat about its US-based Tallahassee uranium project, following recent drill intercept results from the site's Hansen deposit.

Chris Wharton-chaired Stealth Group Holdings has announced it will acquire 100 per cent of Force Technology International for approximately $9.5 million.

Premier1 Lithium's bid to increase its Western Australian portfolio has taken another step, following two key appointments.

West Perth junior explorer Mindax has signed a non-binding strategic alliance-based memorandum of understanding with Xiamen ITG Mining, as it plans to further develop the Mt Forrest iron project.

Nathan Lude has stepped down as chair of GTI Energy, following five years with the uranium aspirant.

Ramelius Resources managing director Mark Zeptner is hopeful the gold miner’s Cue project will deliver significant returns long-term.

West Perth-based Black Cat Syndicate has announced plans to raise $36 million in a bid to restart operations at its Paulsens gold operation in the Pilbara.

Megan Wynne-founded APM Human Services has entered into a scheme implementation deed with US-based Madison Dearborn Partners.

Shares in Perth biotech company PharmAust rose by 14 per cent on Friday to 21 cents, following news Michael Thurn had been reappointed as the company’s managing director and chief executive officer.

Shareholders of Silver Lake Resources have given the green light for the goldminer’s proposed merger with fellow mid-tier company Red 5.

Theuns de Bruyn-led Sierra Rutile has announced operations at its flagship Area 1 project in Sierra Leone have returned to business as usual.

Michael Anghie-led APM Human Services International has entered a trading halt, pending an update regarding its non-binding acquisition proposal from US-based Madison Dearborn Partners.

A Melbourne Rebels-backed consortium have been unsuccessful in securing a participation agreement for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

Decorated Perth mixed martial arts fighter Jack Della Maddalena has been ruled out of competing at UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, after developing a series of complications following recent arm surgery.

Minerals Commodities has appointed Trevor Harris as its chief financial officer, effective from June 1.

Craig Hutchison-backed Sports Entertainment Group has revealed it has received a non-binding indicative offer from MT Arena Capital Investment to acquire the Perth Wildcats.

Sierra Rutile has announced that production at its recently restarted Area 1 operations in Sierra Leone has been partially impacted due to unlawful – yet so far peaceful – strike action from yesterday.

West Perth-based Neometals has appointed Jennifer Purdie as its chief operating officer.

Shares in Nedlands-based Australian Gold and Copper were down by 7 per cent early on Wednesday, following news the company plans to raise $11 million.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the career trajectory of Cranecorp CEO Joy Krige.

Shares in Subiaco-based Boss Energy regressed by 11 per cent on Tuesday to $4.67 per share.

Nickel X's transition away from nickel exploration to uranium and gold has taken another step, following the appointment of Peter Woods as the company's managing director.

Junior miner CZR Resources has approved another statutory deadline extension in regard to the sale of its Robe Mesa iron ore project to Miracle Iron Resources.

Shares in West Perth-based exploration company Forrestania Resources rose by 263 per cent early on Tuesday, following news the company had signed an option to acquire 100 per cent of Netley Minerals.