Mining

Lynas Rare Earths has blasted “unpredictable” and escalating power disruptions in Kalgoorlie, saying they have stifled its quarterly production amid heightened demand for its product.

A proposal to mine sand from the seabed off the northern WA coast has been cleared by the state's environmental watchdog.

Kimberley rare earths prospect Northern Minerals has pushed back its annual general meeting over concerns Chinese interests may be defying orders to divest shares in the company.

East Rockingham-based WA Kaolin has appointed Matthew Shackleton as its chair, effective immediately.

Westgold Resources has emerged as the potential buyer of a workers accommodation village from the Shire of Coolgardie, at a cost of more than $22 million.

Plans to drill for bauxite in the Perth Hills have been shelved by Alcoa following local community backlash.

BHP has hosed down chatter it still has a keen interest in copper play Anglo American, confirming it's no longer pursuing a merger.

Raleigh Finlayson's Genesis Minerals is on track to develop its Tower Hill project, after successfully lobbying the state to move a rail line connecting Leonora and Kalgoorlie.

Lithium aspirant Anson Resources has announced plans to raise $14 million, in order to further develop its Green River lithium project in the US.

Kalgoorlie's chronic housing shortage is impeding Northern Star Resources' ability to lift output amid record gold prices, as it grapples with 100 vacancies.

Perth-based copper explorer Emu has announced another key change at the top, with Adrian Griffin ceasing his consulting services arrangement with the company.

Emeco says its outlook for FY26 remains ‘positive' amid the company's increased business development focus.

Chris Ellison says his succession hasn't been accelerated by the media, as he reflects on an “incredibly tough year” defined by a series of corporate governance failures.

Brightstar Resources boss Alex Rovira says the company's vision of becoming an emerging mid-tier gold producer remains on course.

Besieged Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison will outrun his departure date, remaining as managing director as the board refuses to “rush” the search for a new boss.

The collapse of one contractor and its acquisition by another provides a telling case study on business in WA.

ASX-listed Tasmea has agreed to acquire the nation's largest privately owned labour hire business, WorkPac Group, in a deal worth as much as $60.7 million.

Paramount Earthmoving boss Shawn Tilley has appeared in court over fraud allegations for the first time, as Business News reports on the company's financials.

One of WA's oldest specialist police units, the Gold Squad, uses intelligence to crack open gold theft and illegal processing cases, which has spread beyond the Goldfields.

Lithium producer IGO has conceded it “sees the world differently” to its joint venture partner at the troubled Kwinana hydroxide refinery, Tianqi Lithium.

Tim Goyder-chaired DevEx Resources has appointed Marnie Finlayson as its managing director, effective from December 1.

John Dorward-chaired Ausgold has announced plans to raise up to $90 million in order to accelerate its Katanning gold project towards a positive FID.

Mining services and contracting-based company Tasmea entered a trading halt on Wednesday, ahead of a proposed business acquisition announcement.

Goldminer Northern Star Resources is taking early steps in preparation for the 2026 departure of stalwart John Fitzgerald and chair Michael Chaney, with recruitment talks underway.

Gold Fields is steadfast in fully powering is global mines with renewable energy by 2050, as Australian politicians continue to debate on the nation's looming net zero target.

Auric Mining boss Mark English says the company is in a good place heading into 2026, following positive news from its Munda goldmine in the Goldfields.

Diversified Perth-based explorer Dalaroo Metals has turned to John Morgan in a bid to enhance growth across its far-reaching portfolio.

Erica Smyth has been remembered for her many achievements as a trailblazing geologist, mentor and company director, having served on 60 boards and committees during her busy life.

Shares in Red Mountain Mining closed trade up 27 per cent to 3.8 cents, ahead of the junior's Monday night debut on the US stock exchange.   

Commissioning has begun at Robex Resources' Kiniéro gold project in Guinea, with first gold pour at the site expected by the end of the calendar year.

Critical minerals developer Tivan has inked a $61 million financing deal with a London venture capital firm spearheaded by Graham Tuckwell over its Speewah fluorite and vanadium project.ASX-list

Mark Creasy-backed Zuleika Gold and Catalyst Metals have settled a long-running dispute for about $48 million, bringing an end to the ownership tug-of-war over the Plutonic gold mine.