Perth-based contractor Linkforce Engineering is aiming to gain a competitive edge through a successful partnership with maths specialists at Curtin University.
A $400 million lithium processing plant to be built in Kwinana has got the green light, with West Perth company MSP Engineering to act as head contractor.
Gold miner Troy Resources has launched a $40.7 million capital raising to shore up its balance sheet and fund further development of its Karouni mine in Guyana.
Shares in Doray Minerals were down 5.5 per cent as the gold miner released production guidance for the 2017 financial year of between 105,000 and 120,000 ounces.
Galaxy Resources has pushed back the first shipment at its Mt Cattlin lithium mine after several delays and cost overruns, with the company’s directors volunteering to fund any cash shortfall out of their own pockets.
It might be wishful thinking, but there are encouraging signs pointing to an end to the crisis that has humbled Western Australia’s nickel mining industry.
Toro Energy has received the environmental watchdog’s backing to mine two additional deposits at its Wiluna uranium project, subject to a number of strict conditions.
Two Western Australian gold hopefuls, Intermin Resources and Primary Gold, have announced earn-in and drilling-for-equity deals, respectively, to progress potential gold projects.
New research released by the mining sector today suggests the impact of the WA Nationals' proposed $5 per tonne tax on iron ore production could be greater than originally anticipated.
Drilling services company Imdex has tapped investors for $40 million, with plans to raise a further $5 million as it seeks to shore up its balance sheet.
Hong Kong-based Brockman Mining has continued its run of legal victories in its efforts to gain access to Fortescue Metals Group’s rail infrastructure.
Alcoa of Australia and Alumina have settled a dispute over their Western Australia-focused joint venture, which will pave the way for Alcoa to proceed with a split of its global operations.
Gold and lithium players were the biggest winners in the quarterly S&P/ASX indices rebalance, with Perth-based companies Galaxy Resources and Resolute Mining leading the shift, while contractors and tech firms lost ground.
Elemental Minerals has finalised a $US50 million ($A66.4 million) equity injection with three investment groups to fund development of its Kola Sylvinite potash project in the Republic of Congo.
Northern Star Resources has announced a major board restructure that includes the recruitment of two new directors and, in an unusual move that is at odds with corporate governance guidelines, the promotion of managing director Bill Beament to executive chairman.
Diversified miner Independence Group has booked a $58.8 million net loss for the 2016 financial year, on the back of acquisition costs and lower commodity prices.
Lower write-downs have helped Atlas Iron post a full-year net loss to $159 million, as the junior miner seeks to stay afloat amid weaker iron ore prices.
ASX-listed resources hopeful Lithium Australia has scored a $50,000 commercialisation grant from the federal government for a process the company has developed to process lithium.
Local gold and lithium explorer Berkut Minerals has enjoyed steady gains on its first day of trading on the ASX after completing a $3.5 million initial public offering.
Mining giant BHP Billiton says it was not aware that the tailings dam at its Samarco joint venture in Brazil was at risk of collapsing, despite a series of efforts over years to fix its structural defects.
Copper and gold miner Sandfire Resources has posted a softer profit result for the 2016 financial year on the back of lower copper prices, but was upbeat on the year ahead.
A Chinese company with a majority stake in world’s largest hard rock lithium mine will seek development assessment panel approval on Wednesday for a $300 million processing facility in Kwinana.
Civil contractor and mining services company SRG Limited says it is well positioned for further growth on the back of recent contract wins, after booking a 52 per cent lift in net profit in the 201
Pilbara Minerals has shortlisted three engineering consortia for construction of the processing infrastructure at its Pilgangoora lithium development, while also appointing Engenium to assist in delivery of the project.
Embattled mining services business McAleese Group has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a lifeline from Hong Kong-based debt trader SC Lowy.
Gold miner Saracen has more than doubled financial year net profit to $26 million on the back of higher gold production and a continuing strong local dollar gold price.
