Mining

The Labor caucus has debated whether laws governing trusts are tough enough to stop them from being used for tax minimisation, as a high-profile case involving mining magnate Gina Rinehart continue

Gold hopeful Millennium Minerals has announced a $16.6 million capital raising and has restructured its debt facilities to boost its coffers as it ramps up its Nullagine gold project in the Pilbara

Independent MP Tony Windsor has called on National Party Senate leader Barnaby Joyce to explain his involvement in the legal battle between mining magnate Gina Rinehart and three of her children.

US President Barack Obama will announce a new trade suit against China prompted by Beijing's restrictions on the export of rare earth materials used in manufacturing hi-tech products.

Gina Rinehart told her children they faced financial ruin if they did not agree to her retaining full control of a multibillion-dollar family trust.

Europcar has formed a partnership with a small car rental business based in Esperance in an attempt to increase its share of Western Australia's mine-specific vehicle rental market.

Western Australia boasts the top four producing gold mines in Australia as the country remained the world's second-largest producer of the precious metal during the 2011 calendar year, gold mining

Greens leader Bob Brown says the federal government is taking both his party and the parliament for granted over his support for the mining tax.

Phillips River Mining shares have plunged on the Australian Securities Exchange after Silver Lake Resources terminated an asset sale agreement covering Phillips River's gold assets in the Great Sou

Paladin Energy can now start exploring its Canadian assets, after a three-year moratorium on uranium mining was lifted by indigenous landowners.

Gina Rinehart's youngest daughter has continued to attack her three siblings, saying their court action against their mother is "unjustified".

An appeal has been lodged against a recent decision to grant Lynas Corporation a licence to run a controversial plant in Malaysia.

Australia's largest gold producer Newcrest Mining says new laws limiting foreign ownership of mines in Indonesia will not affect its Gosowong operations on Halmahera Island.

Perth-based engineering firm Clough's joint venture with BAM International has been awarded its third major jetty or near shore marine contract since the beginning of February, winning a $370 milli

Gina Rinehart's three oldest children should follow advice to "go out and earn for themselves" if they are not happy about the family trust, according to a media release put out by her lawyers.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore executive Joanne Farrell has been named the Women in Resources Champion for 2012 by Western Australia's Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

Copper miner Sandfire Resources says it is on track to commence exports from its DeGrussa project in Western Australia next quarter.

The value of Australia's resources and energy exports jumped by 15 per cent to a record $190 billion in 2011, the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics says.

GGG Resources and Auzex Resources have appointed former Thundelarra boss Brett Lambert to guide the Bullabulling Gold project back to production, following completion of the merger between the two

Gold miner Norton Gold Fields continues to hunt for acquisitions and expects to hit its full year production target.

A significant shareholder in mining giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto has backed the federal government's stand on the minerals resources rent tax for its potential benefit to the wider economy.

Base metals miner Kagara had a disastrous day, losing nearly $100 million in market value after its share price plunged by nearly 40 per cent because of its poor outlook.

Stocks in Perth-based coal explorer ZYL have tumbled on the ASX this morning, despite the company releasing a feasibility study that confirms its Mbilam coal project in South Africa's “attractive,

Western Australia's oil and gas industry has welcomed the state government's rejection of four appeals against fraccing in the onshore gas sector, calling it a win for companies advocating science-

Mining lobby groups have lined up to attack plans by green groups to run a $6 million campaign attacking the coal industry.

The federal government has given the green light for the $554 million friendly takeover of Western Australia-focused iron ore explorer Flinders Mines by a Russian steel making giant.

Kentor Gold says production is set to commence at its Murchison gold project after appointing Minepower as open pit mining contractor.

Newcrest Mining is to become a joint venture partner with Frontier Resources in its Mt Andewa project in Papua New Guinea after taking a small stake in the junior gold and copper explorer .

Middle Island Resources has announced a $10 million share placement to accelerate exploration at its gold projects in Liberia and Burkina Faso.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan's attack on billionaire mining magnates for wielding undue influence is unacceptable and unfounded, Premier Colin Barnett says.

Iron ore and vanadium miner Atlantic has lined up a $41.7 million funding package to cover a cash shortfall caused by delays in production of ferrovanadium and iron ore exports from its Windimurra

A judge has thrown out Gina Rinehart's latest bid to keep secret her family court battle, rejecting claims the publicity would increase kidnapping or extortion risks.