Mining

Northern Star Resources has lauded a record half, in which the goldminer generated cash earnings of $1.1 billion and returned an all-time high dividend.

Leadership tensions which have simmered at lithium explorer Global Lithium will come to a head tomorrow, as shareholders vote on whether a major holder should join the board.

Two ex-bank bosses have taken up key roles with Fortescue and BHP, with the Big Australian appointing former National Australia Bank chief Ross McEwan as its new chairman.

De Grey Mining says an invite is still on the table for regulators to visit its Hemi gold project in the Pilbara, as the takeover target’s wait for state and federal approvals continues.

St George Mining’s commitment towards generating success at its Araxá niobium rare earth elements project in Brazil has been backed by another major Chinese company.

Perth-headquartered mining tech company IMDEX expects global resources exploration activity to bounce back next financial year, after lower spend hit its revenue in the half-year.

South32 subsidiary Worsley Alumina has gained the all-clear to develop new bauxite mines in WA’s South West after receiving both federal and state government approvals.

Subiaco-based junior Brightstar Resources has filed documents to divest 80 per cent of its Goongarrie gold project to Cazaly Resources.

A Subiaco-based junior is hopeful it can benefit from China’s recent decision to ban the exportation of specific molybdenum-based products into the US.

Anthony Albanese says an exemption from the US’ 25 per cent steel and aluminium import tariffs is “under consideration” by the Trump Administration, after the two leaders spoke.

Resources industry groups have welcomed the late-night passage of production tax credits, heaping praise on the legislation which will support critical minerals and hydrogen projects.

West Perth-based Patronus Resources has made a move to acquire gold miner and explorer Matsa Resources, in a deal worth about $33 million.

Owners of a controversial WA lead mine which was once the largest in the world have gone into administration after a failed bid to fund a processing plant.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has scheduled a meeting with US President Donald Trump to seek exemptions from global 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Lithium trailblazer Pilbara Minerals has flagged a statutory loss in the vicinity of $70 million for the half year, but has hit a key milestone with first ore from its P1000 expansion project.

Four major M&A deals last year highlighted Japan’s continued appetite for WA investments.

The takeovers umpire has likened Global Lithium Resources' boardroom brawl to shareholder activism rather than a covert attempt to take control of the critical minerals explorer.

North American-focused New World Resources has taken another step towards its Antler copper project in the US being fully approved.

Eighteen days after its Mackay potash project received state environmental approval, Agrimin has announced a series of cost-saving measures.

West Perth-based junior Blackstone Minerals has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with IDM International, an unlisted public company.

Ex-Fortescue employees claimed there were differences between their startup’s green iron technology and the Andrew Forrest-led company’s, in an ongoing dispute over copyright.

Business News’ corporate finance survey shines a light on the top financial and legal advisers in WA amid a surge in gold sector activity.

Bauxite-focused Canyon Resources has appointed Peter Secker as its new chief executive, effective from July 1.

VRX Silica’s push to secure development approval at its Arrowsmith North silica sands project has potentially taken a turn.

Red Hawk Mining's shareholders have overwhelmingly backed Fortescue's takeover of the Pilbara iron ore junior.

Predictive Discovery’s push for its Guinea-based Bankan gold project to become a tier-1 gold mine received a timely boost on Tuesday.

Perenti’s underground mining services contractor Barminco has secured its inaugural US-based contract, valued at approximately $120 million.

Junior explorer Athena Resources has appointed Peter Jones as its managing director and chief executive, effective from February 17.

The majority shareholder of Pilbara iron ore junior Red Hawk Mining has accepted Fortescue’s offer to take over the company hours before deadline.

State and federal ministers have praised Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, after the Mardie salt project developer drew down the first tranche of a $981 million debt facility.

Hancock Prospecting spent $500,000 on donations to arms of the Liberal Party last financial year, in search of a government "more attuned to Australians".

An extension of the Super Pit’s mine life has been waved through by the environmental watchdog but with strict noise and dust rules for the operation on the edge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.