Leading lobbyists in Western Australia have labelled moves by a group of unions to initiate bargaining in the Pilbara as a power grab that would disincentive investment.
Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy is on track to deliver long-awaited first production from the second stage of its Waitsia stage two project in early 2025.
MTM Critical Metals has appointed Michael Walshe as its new chief executive, effective immediately, following a successful advisory role with the company.
West Perth-based junior Image Resources has announced construction will begin at its Atlas mineral sands project imminently, as it aims to capitalise on the site’s impressive ore reserves.
Perenti subsidiary Barminco will extend its relationship with Barrick Gold Corporation at the historic Hemlo gold mine in Canada, under a contract worth more than $200 million.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has issued a public plea for federal opposition leader Peter Dutton to clarify his stance on critical minerals production tax credits.
IGO has struck an agreement deed with Medallion Metals for the possible divestment of assets at its Forrestania project, another step in a major restructuring of its struggling nickel business.
Perth-based explorer St George Mining has pivoted its focus from nickel and lithium exploration in WA to targeting niobium in Brazil in response to market conditions.
Greatland Gold remains keen on the ASX listing it postponed last year, pending progress on the potential buyback of a majority stake in the Havieron gold project from JV partner Newmont.
WA Mines Minister David Michael has ruled out royalty relief for lithium producers in the immediate term, but insists he is listening to the concerns and needs of industry.
Remarks by Wayne Bramwell to Business News this time last year have proved somewhat prophetic, considering recent events in the Western Australian gold sector.
Ramelius Resources boss Mark Zeptner says he has moved on from the Westgold-Karora takeover saga but remains unhappy with the way the Takeovers Panel handled the situation.
Energy Resources of Australia has begun proceedings in the Federal Court against in relation to the Northern Territory government’s decision not to renew the Jabiluka mineral lease.
Pilbara gold developer De Grey has refused to comment around speculation that it could be the target of rival interest, saying it is focused on developing its Hemi project.
Pilbara Minerals hasn’t ruled out diversifying into other commodities, but Dale Henderson says he doesn’t see the producer stepping outside lithium anytime soon.
The state government will take tighter control of the Perth Mint, bringing its operator Gold Corporation further in-house in a move celebrated by the state's largest producer.
Genesis Minerals managing director Raleigh Finlayson says his company is applying a long-term approach to supporting the Leonora community – including through tourism.
Emerald Resources has extended its partnership with MACA, enabling the contractor to play a key role in the development of new gold mines in Australia and Cambodia.
West Perth-based Tungsten Mining NL will acquire the remaining 80 per cent interest in the Hatches Creek tungsten project from joint venture partner GWR Group.
IGO boss Ivan Vella is working through the "difficult process" of redundancies after two of its nickel mines were put on ice, but spruiks there is still life left in Cosmos.
