Shares in a junior explorer linked to former Azure Minerals boss Tony Rovira soared 48 per cent on no news this morning, before the company entered a trading halt pending exploration results.
IGO and joint venture partner Tianqi have called tools down on work and activities on the expansion of the troubled lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana ahead of a forewarned write-down on the asset.
The federal government has tipped $2 billion its clean energy lending agency in an effort to spur investment in the sector and capitalise on the net-zero transition.
Westgold Resources is confident its production output will increase in the second half of the financial year, following a strong market reaction to its first half production figures.
Greatland Gold has hailed the “Rolls Royce” Telfer project it acquired in December, after producing almost 30,000 ounces of gold from the project over its first 27 days of ownership.
A cashed-up Regis Resources hopes to have a clearer picture of the future of its McPhillamys gold project by mid-year, as it explores options to add ounces to its production profile.
Alcoa of Australia has come to a passionate defence of its bauxite mining in the state, after the Greens WA vowed to ban the practice if given a balance of power by local voters.
Political caution underpins WA’s recent budget surplus run, and the headline figures do not always reflect the risks facing those driving the state’s economy.
The mammoth $490 million compensation payout to ASX-listed GreenX Metals Limited from Poland could be delayed, with the nation applying for a set-aside motion.
One of Chalice Mining’s key project development managers has resigned as the developer strives to progress its pre-final investment decision asset amid market challenges.
Suvo Strategic Minerals has extended its kaolin supply deal with one of the world’s largest paper mills, tacking another three years onto its existing agreement.
Shares in mineral sands miner Iluka slid eight per cent after the company revealed it would be culling 130 jobs in a bid to preserve cash ahead of progressing its major project.
Energy Transition Minerals is pushing back against claims of Chinese ownership as it seeks to progress its Greenlandic rare earth project and completes a $9.35 million capital raising.
Liontown Resources boss Tony Ottaviano says the company’s ramp up of its Kathleen Valley operation is “proceeding to schedule” following an impressive December 2024 quarter.
Northern Star Resources remains tight-lipped on its $5 billion move for De Grey Mining’s Hemi gold project, which has experienced another timeline setback in its bid for federal approvals.
Gold exploration company Predictive Discovery has received a massive boost, with its Guinea-based Bankan gold project receiving a key government endorsement.
VRX Silica has booked a series of non-binding offtake term sheets in relation to the supply of silica sand foundry products from its Arrowsmith North project.
Major Western Australian alumina producer Alcoa has welcomed a $2 billion federal production credit package for aluminium smelters, highlighting flow-on effects for local operations.
Critical minerals miner IGO is preparing to mark a “substantial” impairment against its troubled Kwinana lithium refinery amid weak market conditions for the battery ingredient.
Gold Road Resources has taken a step toward the development of its 100 per cent owned, high-grade Gilmour project, outlining a $36 million bill to establish the mine.
An annual processing limit on Lynas Rare Earth’s Malaysian operations impacted production, but the Amanda Lacaze- steered company still lifted revenue for the last quarter.
Industry groups representing the state’s largest heavy industrial operators have warned the WA government is not moving fast to address congestion issues in Perth’s south.
Fresh from news earlier this week that it was moving closer towards mining approval at its Trident gold project, Catalyst Metals has outlined its focus for the calendar year.
