Newmont's $100 million-plus capital gains tax scrap is dragging to the finish line as a Federal Court-appointed referee battles to write a crucial report.
Ora Banda Mining and Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 have each taken development steps at their WA gold projects, amid a sustained period of strong prices for the metal.
The ETU WA has accused BHP of importing “American Amazon-style tactics" into WA, warning the mining giant its lucrative Pilbara exports will grind to a halt if refuses to engage on wage disparities.
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have overwhelmingly endorsed protected industrial action after more than six months of negotiations over a new workplace agreement.
Fortescue has struck a deal with a Pilbara Aboriginal group to lease electric machinery and involve them in planning of mines and green energy infrastructure.
Activist Northern Star Resources shareholder Elliott Investment says the miner's board has failed grasp the magnitude of its reputational fall, as it agitates for major change.
Northern Star chair Michael Chaney says comments made by Florida-based Elliott Investment Management have merit, but that he disagreed with suggestions the board should consider a business sale.
IGO says spodumene production remains on track after reporting that a fire broke out at its new chemical-grade processing plant at the Greenbushes lithium operation.
A ban on uranium mining in Western Australia imposed by the state government in 2017 would be overturned should Basil Zempilas be elected premier in 2029.
A British company which wants to build an iron ore processor in Europe has struck preliminary deals to supply enough material to fill its capacity more than four times over.
PLS is readying to bring its mid-stream demonstration plant online at its Pilgangoora mine site, aiming to prove up lithium phosphate production from a project conceived during the depths of a market downturn.
Nearly half of Australia's listed explorers notched investing outflows in the March quarter, signalling the fastest pace of capital deployment in more than a decade.
Leichhardt has been cleared by the state's environmental umpire to double the size of its Lake MacLeod salt harvesting operation to 3 million tonnes per annum.
Lynas Rare Earths has appointed chief operating officer Pol Le Roux as interim chief executive while it continues its search for a permanent successor to Amanda Lacaze.
Rafael Moreno-led Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured an important agreement as it moves towards a potential FID at its Colossus rare earth project later this year.
Major upgrades to Port Hedland's high school, a new aquatic centre, and housing for key workers have been underpinned by a record community investment from BHP.
A bulk carrier fueled with cooking oil and animal fat will set sail for Port Hedland under a trial backed by BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation.
Bauxite miner Alcoa will have the terms of its mining management program changed within weeks, after the state government announced the company's current exemptions will be revoked.
