Mincor Resources is seeking a waiver from major customer BHP after failing to meet terms under a purchasing agreement, with discussions likely to continue through to next week.
The resources industry is at the core of success, as a nation and as a state, proud Queenslander Jim Chalmers will tell a mining conference in Brisbane.
Gold junior Musgrave Minerals has knocked back Westgold Resources’ $177 million merger proposal, telling shareholders to reject what it has called an ‘opportunistic’ offer from the mid-tier explorer and miner.
Still paying the reputational price for blowing up sacred caves, Rio Tinto has told a global mining forum it is driving cultural change across the business.
BHP boss Mike Henry says the federal government made the right choice to not provide a ‘sugar hit’ subsidy towards critical minerals but has been less complimentary regarding industrial relations changes.
Black Cat Syndicate and PKKP Aboriginal Corporation have modernised native title and heritage protection agreements at the Paulsens gold project ahead of the implementation of new laws in WA.
Northern Star Resources is set to pay $67 million for an exploration project to feed its Jundee operation while notching a long-term power deal with Zenith Energy.
Established WA contractor Perenti Group plans to acquire smaller counterpart DDH1 in a deal that prices the growing Canning Vale-based business at more than $400 million.
CITIC Pacific Mining has challenged conventional wisdom around magnetite production, citing a study that shows lower lifecycle emissions compared to traditional iron ore.
A range of prominent voices, from the Aboriginal corporation representing the traditional owners of Juukan Gorge to Gina Rinehart, are the latest to weigh in on the potential impacts of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws to be introduced from July 1.
The Perth Mint will be subject to another investigation following a push by WA Senator Dean Smith, as the state government brings on Ad Astra Corporate Advisory to consult on the organisation’s future.
Northern Star will spend $1.5 billion to more than double processing capacity at the Kalgoorlie goldmine in an investment decision more than a year in the making.
Canadian gold explorer Novo Resources Corp will explore a dual listing on the ASX after its Mallina Basin neighbour De Grey Mining became its largest shareholder.
Rio Tinto has pulled the pin on exploring critical minerals within the state's jarrah forests, hot on the heels of Alcoa’s call to enact a ‘no mining zone’ around the town of Dwellingup.
Chris Ellison’s lawyer has made another push to suppress updated claims in a new document recently lodged by former Mineral Resources contracts manager Steven Pigozzo.
WA’s mining sector employees experienced the largest drop in pay in April following a round of bonuses in the previous month despite the state leading annual wages growth.
An anticipated strategy paper from the federal government outlining a plan to cement Australia's place in the global critical minerals furore has seemingly fallen short of expectations.
Salt and potash developer BCI Minerals has budgeted up to $1.6 billion for the Mardie development following a sweeping review of the flagship's costs, which are in all about $700 million more than planned.
A Canadian export credit agency has backed Arafura Rare Earths’ Nolans project, potentially funding up to $440 million towards the Northern Territory development.
Alumina producer Alcoa has won effusive backing from the WA government after agreeing to a second change to its mining plans in the jarrah forests south of Perth.
UPDATE: The gold miner's managing director Jeff McGlinn and two board members have also flagged their exit on the eve of an extraordinary general meeting and after the resignation of non-executive chair Kate George.
A new report exploring the viability of green steelmaking in Western Australia has found the industry will require big investments in renewable energy to progress.
