Northern Star Resources is set to pay $67 million for an exploration project to feed its Jundee operation while notching a long-term power deal with Zenith Energy.
Established WA contractor Perenti Group plans to acquire smaller counterpart DDH1 in a deal that prices the growing Canning Vale-based business at more than $400 million.
CITIC Pacific Mining has challenged conventional wisdom around magnetite production, citing a study that shows lower lifecycle emissions compared to traditional iron ore.
A range of prominent voices, from the Aboriginal corporation representing the traditional owners of Juukan Gorge to Gina Rinehart, are the latest to weigh in on the potential impacts of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws to be introduced from July 1.
The Perth Mint will be subject to another investigation following a push by WA Senator Dean Smith, as the state government brings on Ad Astra Corporate Advisory to consult on the organisation's future.
Northern Star will spend $1.5 billion to more than double processing capacity at the Kalgoorlie goldmine in an investment decision more than a year in the making.
Canadian gold explorer Novo Resources Corp will explore a dual listing on the ASX after its Mallina Basin neighbour De Grey Mining became its largest shareholder.
Rio Tinto has pulled the pin on exploring critical minerals within the state's jarrah forests, hot on the heels of Alcoa's call to enact a ‘no mining zone' around the town of Dwellingup.
Chris Ellison's lawyer has made another push to suppress updated claims in a new document recently lodged by former Mineral Resources contracts manager Steven Pigozzo.
WA's mining sector employees experienced the largest drop in pay in April following a round of bonuses in the previous month despite the state leading annual wages growth.
An anticipated strategy paper from the federal government outlining a plan to cement Australia's place in the global critical minerals furore has seemingly fallen short of expectations.
Salt and potash developer BCI Minerals has budgeted up to $1.6 billion for the Mardie development following a sweeping review of the flagship's costs, which are in all about $700 million more than planned.
A Canadian export credit agency has backed Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, potentially funding up to $440 million towards the Northern Territory development.
Alumina producer Alcoa has won effusive backing from the WA government after agreeing to a second change to its mining plans in the jarrah forests south of Perth.
UPDATE: The gold miner's managing director Jeff McGlinn and two board members have also flagged their exit on the eve of an extraordinary general meeting and after the resignation of non-executive chair Kate George.
A new report exploring the viability of green steelmaking in Western Australia has found the industry will require big investments in renewable energy to progress.
The first batch of mixed rare earth carbonate from the miner's Kalgoorlie processing facility will shift to the next financial year amid difficulties sourcing skilled staff needed for a key part of the build.
Leading lithium producer Albemarle Corporation has expanded its footprint in the South West after acquiring a neighboring Greenbushes tenement under a $30 million deal.
Mineral Resources and Mt Marion joint venture partner Ganfeng have terminated a deal to convert spodumene concentrate to lithium battery chemicals, and revised guidance for its lithium assets.
Lithium miner Allkem has put a $115 million price tag on the mine life expansion project for its Mt Cattlin lithium operation after lifting its ore reserve expectations by 34 per cent.
Gina Rinehart's company has struck a joint venture with two explorers focused on a new lithium development against the backdrop of the billionaire's recent meeting with the Indian Prime Minister.
Speculation of a tie-up between two companies in an emerging lithium province scoped by Hancock Prospecting has surfaced after the pair entered a trading halt flagging a joint venture announcement.
Shares in potash developer Kalium Lakes will remain suspended as it drafts in Argonaut to helm a strategic process exploring any and all options for the business.
