Workers at the government-subsidised Griffin coal mine near Collie will be eligible for one-off payments of up to $30,000 each as the operation seeks to retain staff despite its challenges.
An electric mining truck caught on fire in Hazelmere, prompting a hazmat general warning from emergency services due to the potentially dangerous smoke.
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has highlighted the threats facing the Pilbara's iron ore industry, calling out those trying to “take the crown" away from Western Australia.
As it moves closer towards a likely merger with goldminer Ramelius Resources, gold developer Spartan Resources has taken steps to further enhance its flagship asset.
Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings has received notice of a three-year contract extension, valued at $900 million, for work at the Queensland-based Byerwen coking coalmine.
Mineral Resources, Iluka Resources and Pilbara Minerals were among the biggest losers on the ASX today as the market digests a weaker iron ore price and soft Aussie dollar.
Rio Tinto iron ore boss Simon Trott has been re-elected president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, following Wednesday’s annual general meeting.
Latin American-focused EV Resources has elected to divest its La Cienega copper project in the American state of Arizona, in a bid to enhance its focus on core assets.
Liontown Resources has started production stoping at Australia’s first underground lithium mine, as it pushes to take its Kathleen Valley operations completely below surface.
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.
Gold Road says results from an underground scoping study prove Gruyere could transform into a multi-decade mine, as it defends an “aggressive” takeover attempt from its JV partner.
Fenix Resources will trial hydrogen haulage in a bid to lower the carbon footprint of its Mid West operations, in a partnership developers hope will boost the stuttering fuel’s WA demand profile.
Setting an annual production guidance of 190,000-210,000 ounces of gold for the 2025 calendar year at its Sanbrado gold operation in Burkina Faso, West African Resources has begun promisingly.
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.
Capricorn Metals produced 30,599 ounces of gold during the March 2025 quarter at its flagship Karlawinda gold project, up from 28,702oz in the previous quarter.
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.
A strategic stockpile of critical minerals could strengthen Australia’s position in the global supply chain and sandbag domestic production from economic headwinds, according to AMEC.
Pilbara miner Rio Tinto spent more than $10 billion with Western Australian suppliers last year as it ramped up work on its iron ore sustaining projects.
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.
Goldminer Ramelius Resources achieved a record underlying free cash flow of $223 million during the March 2025 quarter, up from $174.5 million from the previous quarter.
Prospectors are applying for licences like they are going out of fashion in the hopes of striking it lucky in the outback as the gold price reaches historic highs.
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”.
Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term supply agreement with WA’s largest wind farm, months after extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.
