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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Rob Waugh, Shaun Duffy, Simon Trott, Brian Thomas and Jenna Smith.

Rio Tinto iron ore boss Simon Trott has been re-elected president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, following Wednesday's annual general meeting.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sidone Thomas, Alan Sefton, Andrew Stavrianou, Jennifer Smith, Simon Trott, Brandon Craig, Warren Day and Greg Yanco.

Rio Tinto iron ore chief Simon Trott has been appointed president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, succeeding BHP's Brandon Craig.

WA's energy investment push comes while debate continues over the opportunities and threats posed by the US Inflation Reduction Act.

Brandon Craig has been promoted to the role of BHP's president Americas, but the mining giant is yet to decide who will lead its most valuable asset: its WA iron ore business.

The bluster around automation, artificial intelligence and jobs plays out online and in column inches most weeks around the world, but is it justified?

WA's opportunity to capitalise on the United States' massive Inflation Reduction Act will hinge largely on its ability to keep pace with demand, according to BHP's iron ore boss.

WA resources and energy exports keeps churning against the backdrop of global conflict and the threat of recession.

Business groups in the Pilbara have called for more investment in affordable housing to help their members recruit staff and take advantage of the looming investment boom in the region.

BHP has released details of new measures to debottleneck its Pilbara port and rail operations and boost its mine efficiency as a step toward annual production of 305 million tonnes.

The Big Australian has shipped 3 billion tonnes of Pilbara iron ore to China, its biggest customer, since 1973.

A $65 million proposal to expand to BHP's Port Haven Village accommodation in a bid to house more than 450 workers in Port Hedland has been approved.

From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier's leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.

BHP has referred a proposal for four iron ore deposits to sustain output from its linchpin Newman hub to the state's environmental regulator.

A $61.4 million hospital has officially opened in the Pilbara, offering a one-stop-shop for emergency and medical treatments to the Newman community.

BHP iron ore chief Brandon Craig has succeeded Fiona Hick as president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

Our annual update of WA's 50 most influential people analyses those using their role and profile to make a difference.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the Kids Future Fund, cashless gaming, the GST wars, and what WA can learn from the NSW state election.

BHP WA iron ore asset president Brandon Craig remained tight-lipped on costs but has outlined the company's plan to increase production in the state, at a Business News event.

BHP WA iron ore asset president Brandon Craig pens his thoughts on inclusive and diverse workforces.

Work at BHP's WA iron ore mines is slowly getting back underway following the death of a 51-year-old employee on Tuesday.

BHP has confirmed a 51-year-old man was killed at the miner's iron ore operations in Port Hedland after being hit by a locomotive.

BHP has outlined plans to increase the automation of its iron ore operations after reporting a small lift in production to record levels and a dip in shipments.

Woodside Energy and BHP have donated $2.75 million towards the Kimberley floods relief effort.

Behemoths of Western Australia's resources sector will tip $750 million into a new community investment initiative to bankroll a cohort of legacy projects in the state.

Three of the biggest mining companies in WA have launched a program in their bid to combat sexual harassment, bullying and racism in the resources industry.

BHP has joined Rio Tinto in committing to assemble some of its iron ore rail cars in Perth, in a move the state government hopes will lead to more substantial manufacturing in future.

A company set up by Banjima traditional owner Paula White has teamed up with ASX company Mineral Resources to win a major crushing contract with BHP.

Property giant Brookfield has vowed to undertake major upgrades at Brookfield Place after anchor tenant BHP agreed to remain at the skyscraper for a further 15 years.

BHP has pushed the button on a $50 million project to automate iron ore shiploading at its export operations at Port Hedland, lauding the move as a world-first.

Indigenous businesses in WA generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year and the total is set to rise.

BHP has signed a $9.2 million contract with Aboriginal business Karlka FenceWright and pledged to more than double its annual spending with the sector.

BHP plans to acquire and trial four battery electric locomotives for its iron ore rail network in WA, following suit from fellow mining giants.

BHP's South Flank mine site will transition to autonomous haulage, less than a year after the site's first production of iron ore.

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 has provided a taste of what to expect in tomorrow's state budget with the mining giant reporting a surge in royalty payments and employee numbers.

Highway Construction and Albem Operations are set to build a major piece of BHP-funded road and rail infrastructure near Port Hedland.

BHP has provided an insight into modern mining, highlighting the role played by mathematicians and data scientists while revealing it faces a shortage of old-fashioned trades like train drivers.

BHP and traditional owners are investigating a rockfall at a heritage site near Mining Area C, although the cause is unclear.