Mining

Gold Fields boss Mike Fraser is disappointed the board of Gold Road Resources has poured cold water over his $3.3 billion offer for the Gruyere mine joint venture partner.

Gold-focused Kaiser Reef has filed documents to buy the Tasmania-based Henty goldmine as part of its bid to become a multi-asset producer.

Road trains are back on Mineral Resources' multi-billion-dollar private haul route after operations were temporarily halted following the sixth trucking incident in six months.

Veteran mining investor Tim Goyder has been globetrotting to drum up intertest in the Bullabulling gold project, which he hopes to turn into yet another mining success story.

Despite a bearish recent outlook for the iron ore sector, money is still being put on the table for WA's biggest industry.

Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes in the bidding war for a Pilbara iron ore project backed by Rich Lister prospector Mark Creasy which sits on the miner's doorstep.

Goldminer Emerald Resources has forewarned shareholders that its March 2025 quarterly production will be below its original guidance, citing multiple factors.

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has set her sights on new exploration ground in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom looks to lessen its oil dependency.

Local uranium operators spoken to by Business News still hold out hope that WA will repeal the state's mining ban.

Iron ore minnow Gold Valley Group has made a last-minute bid to snatch Mark Creasy's CZR Resources from the clutches of Fenix Resources for a premium price.

Rio Tinto is strongly defending its dual listing as an activist shareholder attempts to push the board to follow industry peer BHP in dropping its London listing in favour of the ASX.

Several WA junior miners are making positive forays into Latin America, where they're finding fit-for-purpose regulations and local skills.

Embattled iron ore and lithium miner Mineral Resources has temporarily halted trucking operations on its multibillion-dollar private haul road after another road train rolled over.

US-focused New World Resources has added to its management team, as it moves closer to a potential final investment decision at its Antler copper project in Arizona.

Gold Road Resources has forewarned of likely reduced production at its Gruyere gold mine during the March 2025 quarter, citing multiple factors.

Medallion Metals has received an influx of offtake interest in its Ravensthorpe copper-gold asset after the market learnt of its possible deal with critical minerals miner IGO.

Junior trio Adisyn, Buxton Resources and Emmerson Resources have appointed new chairs to their respective boards, as they enter their next phases of development

Talison has put its Greenbushes lithium mine forward for a ‘gold-standard' test of the operation's commitment to responsible mining.

Rio Tinto has proposed to extend its Robe Valley iron ore operations in the Pilbara, which would require clearing of up to 16,802 hectares of land.

Peninsula Energy's push to become a leading uranium producer is a step closer, following the appointment of Jitu Bhudia as its new chief financial officer.

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has been granted a key exemption in relation to its Patterson Lake South project in Canada.

Goldminer Ramelius Resources has made a long-rumoured $2.4 billion move for developer Spartan Resources, with a vision to create a 500,000-ounce gold producer by 2030.

The price of gold saw out the work week above US$3,000 per ounce, driven to all-time highs amid a bull run fueled by global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

WA's peak mining lobby group has welcomed a $750 million commitment for green metals projects, announced by Anthony Albanese during a visit to Perth today.

The emerging miner has unearthed its first stoping ore, bringing it one step closer to reviving a mothballed gold mine.

Black Cat Syndicate's aspiration to eventually become a 200,000 ounce per year gold producer is a step closer, following its plans to raise $65 million.

Liontown Resources posted a half-year net loss of $15.2 million, down from $31 million during the prior corresponding period, amid production kicking off at Kathleen Valley.

The push by unions to lift their influence in the Pilbara has taken another step forward after a vote by workers at a Rio Tinto mine site.

Subiaco-based Boss Energy has announced plans to secure an additional 9 per cent {23.5 million shares} stake in Canadian junior Laramide Resources.

Global Uranium and Enrichment has finalised plans to raise $10 million, following news on Wednesday it had entered into a joint venture with US-based Snow Lake Energy Resources.

Former WA premier Colin Barnett has foreshadowed a federal raid to take over the state's mining industry and backed construction of a gas pipeline to the east coast.

The Supreme Court has thrown out attempts by Clive Palmer's private company to discover more documents ahead of its long-awaited trial next month against China's CITIC.