Australia’s largest new iron ore mine in over 50 years has been officially opened after BHP completed its South Flank project on time and within budget.
BHP and Mineral Resources have become the latest big employers to make COVID vaccinations a condition of entry at all of their Australian workplaces, joining mining giant Rio Tinto.
About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.
Rio Tinto has lodged plans to build a $70 million accommodation camp in Paraburdoo, as it awaits final mining approvals to develop its iron ore deposits in Western Range.
Fortescue Metals Group is targeting net zero scope 3 emissions by 2040, which covers its entire value chain, including its customers’ crude steel manufacturing.
Don Hyma has been appointed managing director of Australian Rare Earths, following his resignation as director projects at Fortescue Metals Group earlier this year.
COVID-19 vaccinations will soon become mandatory for those working in the state’s resources sector, with all workers required to get their first jab by December 1.
West Perth-based mining services company Aerison has secured a suite of new contracts totalling $140 million, underpinning a 15 per cent increase in revenue for next financial year.
De Grey Mining has released a positive scoping study for its Mallina gold mine in the Pilbara, which will cost nearly $900 million and be one of the largest in Australia.
Shares in FYI Resources have fallen sharply for the second day running after the Perth company announced details of a $US250 million joint venture with Alcoa of Australia.
Rio Tinto is planning to purchase some of its iron ore rail cars from local suppliers, in what would be a small but notable boost for WA manufacturing.
Strandline Resources has signed a seven-year agreement with Welshpool-based contractor Mine Site Construction Services to progress its $338 million Coburn mineral sands project.
Mount Gibson Iron is suspending operations at its Shine site due to falling iron ore prices and high shipping costs, making it the fourth miner to close in recent weeks.
Investor and company director Tim Goyder, who leads two of WA's top 20 resources companies, has started winding back his public board roles, with Chalice Mining announcing Derek La Ferla as its new chair.
Vimy Resources has taken a step towards starting early works at Mulga Rock in a bid to achieve substantial commencement of the project before an approval expires in weeks.
Rio Tinto has scrapped its planned indigenous advisory group, deciding instead to establish a broader advisory body with an expanded remit covering all Australian communities.
WA-based Paringa Resources has announced plans to recapitalise the company through a $5.6 million raising, as the former coal company seeks business on the ASX as a gold explorer.
Mount Gibson Iron’s Shine project in the Mid West could become the fourth iron ore mine to halt operations this month after the company called a trading halt.
