BCI Minerals chief executive Alvywn Vorster has signalled his exit after six years with the Kerry Stokes-backed salt and potash aspirant, as it works to keep a lid on rising costs at its flagship.
Bids for Pilbara Minerals spodumene concentrate have fallen for the first time since the company began selling product via its battery material exchange platform a year ago.
Perth-based mining company South32 will report a big one-off profit after agreeing to sell a package of four base metals royalties for up to $US200 million ($A285 million).
Minbos Resources is set to raise $25 million in a placement backed by billionaire Liang Feng, with the parties also set to research the potential for phosphate and green ammonia projects.
Firefinch chair Alistair Cowden has resigned from the ASX-listed gold miner, marking the fourth board-level exit from the company in just over two weeks.
Researchers have warned 10,000 Australian workers could develop lung cancer from silica dust, mostly males, from industries including mining and construction.
Peak Rare Earths shares lifted as much as 13 per cent on the news that former Fortescue Metals Group deputy chief executive Russell Scrimshaw would become the junior’s new chair.
Short-seller J Capital Research has blasted lithium hopeful Lake Resources, warning of technical challenges and highlighting delays at its brine project in Argentina.
MACA has selected chief development officer David Greig to take over from outgoing chief executive officer Mike Sutton, who has stepped down after two and a half years.
BHP has vowed to fight a mammoth lawsuit spearheaded by more than 200,000 victims of the deadly Samarco dam disaster, after the UK Court of Appeal agreed to resurrect the dispute.
Three former senior executives from gold exploration company Ten Sixty Four are taking the company to court over allegations of oppressive conduct and a breach of duty of care.
Shares in BCI Minerals dropped 11 per cent after pushing back its targeted date for first salt shipments, with the extent of cost hikes on the billion-dollar project still to be confirmed.
Wiluna boss Milan Jerkovic has resigned after four years at the helm, just weeks after a capital raising to counteract unforeseen delays at the miner’s namesake gold project.
Shares in Subiaco-based gold producer Regis Resources closed the day up 10 per cent after reporting solid gold production for the month and financial year, despite costs ringing in at the higher end.
Silicon producer Simcoa is progressing plans to transition to a new mine in the Wheatbelt with up to 2.3 million tonnes of lump quartz amid dwindling resources at its current deposit.
Genesis Minerals is set to acquire WA gold miner Dacian Gold in a scrip deal valuing the target at $111 million, with non-executive director Nev Power to resign should the purchase go ahead.
Firefinch says a review into its Mali operations is underway after withdrawing production guidance entirely citing sanctions in West Africa and swelling cost pressures.
Discussions regarding a potential deal between Genesis Minerals and St Barbara are back on the table, though fellow gold play Dacian Gold is also reportedly in the Raleigh Finalyson-led company’s sights.
Pilbara Minerals will forge ahead with a $298 million expansion of its Pilgangoora lithium project to supercharge production capacity and keep pace with growing market demand.
Liontown Resources will push ahead with its proposed Kathleen Valley lithium project after tying up its third and final offtake deal and a $300 million debt facility with Ford.
Firefinch managing director Michael Anderson has stepped down from his role with the Mali-focused gold miner with an update on the company’s performance and production guidance pending.
Wangara-based drilling company Dynamic Group Holdings has secured two new contracts expected to bolster revenue by up to $10 million over the next 12 months.
One of Australia’s largest gold mines could be in for an upgrade, with Northern Star evaluating three mill expansion options ranging from $400 million to $1.4 billion for its Kalgoorlie operations.
The state’s environmental watchdog has given Wesfarmers's Australian Gold Reagents backing to proceed with a major capacity expansion at its Kwinana facility.
