Mining

A Rio Tinto autonomous train has derailed in the Pilbara this week, with the incident currently under investigation by the iron ore miner.

Azure Minerals boss Tony Rovira says it has been “incredibly humbling” to witness the growth of the company underpinned by its takeover offers and timely exploration discoveries in the past year.

Global Uranium and Enrichment has lodged drill permit applications for its Maybell uranium project in the US, as the company seeks to capitalise on the commodity's rising spot price.

Union members are preparing to grind BHP's Pilbara iron ore trains to a halt on Friday after voting overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.

ASX-listed International Graphite has announced the wet commissioning of its new graphite micronising plant in Collie.

The Environmental Protection Authority has proposed a string of conditions over the Gabanintha Vanadium project, which could clear more than 1,000 hectares of native vegetation.

The share price of several Australian uranium companies fell on Friday, following a production update from Canada's leading entity, Cameco.

Given the cyclical nature of WA's resources sector, governments would do well to avoid becoming overly dependent on royalties.

Gina Rinehart is expected to splurge on her workers as part of her birthday bonus raffle, which is understood to become an annual event.

Western Australia's iron ore giants have inked a deal with Australia's largest steelmaker which could see the country's first electric smelter in an effort to realise green steel ambitions.

North American catering and facilities management company Civeo has expanded its WA operations after winning work off French rival Sodexo.

Future Metals has successfully raised $3.3 million, which will be put towards exploration activities at its projects in the Kimberley.

Premier Roger Cook has defended the state's trade relationship with Indonesia, despite recent concerns over the nation's impacts on local nickel markets.

Culpeo Minerals will ask investors for $1.71 million to pursue further exploration at its Chile-based projects.

Former Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls has joined an iron ore minnow to lead engagement with Pilbara stakeholders as it presses ahead with a new mine.

ASX-listed Genmin will ask investors for $28.3 million, as the company aims to primarily cover corporate and operation costs across its flagship Baniaka project in Gabon.

Mount Hawthorn-based Summit Minerals has appointed Gower He as its managing director.

Another nickel operation has been put on hold, with Mallee Resources announcing its flagship Avebury mine will transition into a care and maintenance program.

Canadian firm TransAlta is seeking environmental approvals for a 150-megawatt gas-fuelled power station to support processing at BHP Nickel West's Mount Keith operations.

Shares in Pilbara Minerals rose to $3.62 on Wednesday morning, following news the company has extended its offtake agreement with China-based Chengxin Lithium.

Private equity firm Resource Capital Funds has hired Anna Shave to co-lead an innovation fund focused on mining companies and the energy transition.

Allegations raised against Mineral Resources by former procurement manager Steven Pigozzo remain under wraps as both parties try to strengthen their claims.

Classic Minerals' bid to secure 100 per cent ownership of its Forrestania gold project - located near Southern Cross - from Reed Exploration has been delayed, due to some agreement conditions having not yet been satisfied.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has quietly walked from its bid to secure a mass of exploration licences in the Gascoyne, in what is touted as prime renewables territory.

Exploration company M3 Mining will raise $2.2m towards various acquisition and exploration reviews.

Shares in West African Resources have been sold off today, following its reduced 2024 production guidance and forecasted higher costs.

ASX-listed De Grey Mining has been given an option to acquire the Ashburton gold project, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region, from Kalamazoo Resources.

Gold miner Aurum Resources has raised $7 million in a bid to accelerate exploration activities at its recently-acquired Boundiali gold project in Côte D'Ivoire.

Viridis Mining and Minerals has completed a $4.5 million capital raise, which will be used to accelerate works at its Brazil-based Colossus project.

Arafura Rare Earths has appointed Darryl Cuzzubbo as the company's managing director and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA is calling for battery metal support and a close look at the federal government's sweeping policy agenda ahead of the 2024-25 budget.

Uranium explorer Deep Yellow will conduct an ore reserve upgrade drilling program later this month at its Tumas 3 deposit in Namibia.