Resolute Mining has announced an initial settlement payment of around $US80 million, or $123.5 million, to Mali’s junta government, amid three of its employees being detained.
Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest has publicly backed a push to impose a global deadline for the phase out of fossil fuel, despite his leadership at one of the nation’s largest polluters.
Greatland Gold and Newmont are targeting early December for completion of the $700 million acquisition of the neighbouring Havieron and Telfer gold projects.
The head of BHP’s mothballed Nickel West division Jess Farrell has notched a new role as vice president innovation within the miner’s technical leadership team.
The average cost of environmental compliance audits by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was more than double the state’s target last financial year.
Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private investment vehicle Wyloo has sounded the alarm over Hastings Technology Metals’ solvency and ability to repay its multi-million-dollar loan.
Mali-focused Resolute Mining has entered a trading halt, pending a market update regarding media speculation surrounding the status of three of its employees in the country.
Lithium aspirant Wildcat Resources has responded to a series of media allegations relating to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission-led investigation.
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has grown its stake in Las Vegas-headquartered producer MP Materials, building on the mining magnate’s rare earths portfolio.
West Perth-based junior Rox Resources has announced plans to raise up to $27 million, as it continues to aspire towards mid-tier production at its Youanmi gold project.
Embattled miner Mineral Resources is set to shutter its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields in a move that will put the jobs of 300 workers in limbo.
Mineral Resources’ board says its historical management of related party deals was “not as robust” as it could have been in the fallout of Chris Ellison’s offshore tax affairs.
Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy fell by 28 per cent on Tuesday, following news it has revised its production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.
The union movement has accused WA’s mining lobby of “hyper-aggressive” campaigning against its activities in the Pilbara, while warning of an extreme politics push among blue collar workers.
Shares in gold-focused Resolute Mining fell by 31 per cent to 46.3 cents on Monday morning, following an update regarding the status of three employees in Mali.
Perth-based junior Ausgold has announced that Matthew Greentree has resigned as managing director and chief executive of the company, in order to pursue other interests.
Newly minted lithium miner Liontown Resources is paring back production and focusing on tapping higher margin ore in a bid to realise about $100 million in cost cuts.
Critical minerals project developer Global Lithium Resources is seeking to delay its annual general meeting citing foreign control concerns, amid an ongoing boardroom brawl.
Corporate regulator ASIC, giant superannuation fund HESTA and ratings agency Moody’s are among groups continuing to apply pressure to MinRes over its governance standards and financial health.
Regis Resources is seeking a judicial review of Tanya Plibersek’s contentious ruling against a tailings dam at its McPhillamys asset, reiterating the call rendered the project unviable.
Perth-based junior Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced its joint venture with Ionic Rare Earths has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with a key Brazilian state entity.
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest is confident Donald Trump will ‘follow the money’ and back green energy should he win back the keys to the White House.
More mining activities in the state’s south west could help the industry hit its net zero target, Association of Mining & Exploration Companies head Warren Pearce says.
Mid-tier gold miner St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to $110 million, as the company aims to fast-track development at its Simberi sulphide expansion project.
Spartan Resources has announced plans to divest two of its non-core gold projects in Western Australia to Canada-based Benz Mining for up to $15.6 million.
Oman-focused Alara Resources has announced plans to raise $15.3 million, as it aims to resolve a brief production bottleneck at its Wash-hi Majaza copper mine.
