FEATURE: Industrial uncertainty and an urgent need for more infrastructure are putting the squeeze on iron ore exports through Port Hedland, while productivity increases and transshipment options are also being mulled over statewide.
The legal battle between Clive Palmer and business partner CITIC Pacific has taken a new twist with the Chinese group suing the mining entrepreneur-turned-politician personally over the alleged removal of about $12 million from a trust account.
The appearance of mining magnate Clive Palmer with climate campaigner Al Gore in federal parliament's great hall still has many scratching their heads.
The economist behind Australia's direct action emissions reduction scheme has told a Perth audience he predicts politicians will continue to change their position on climate change policy as the new Senate gears up to vote on the proposed repeal of the carbon tax.
Western Australian voters will return to the polls tomorrow for a Senate election re-run which could have major consequences for the federal government's legislative agenda.
Gold and iron ore are the newsmakers in Western Australia's mining industry but nickel could be the troublemaker, with most nickel mines now operating at a loss, potentially triggering another roun
The state Liberal party has been the main beneficiary of donations from Western Australian business over the past year, new campaign finance data reveals.
Iron ore developer Australasian Resources announced today that Nicholas Jukes has resigned as a director, just two weeks after Andrew Caruso handed in his resignation as managing director.
Australasian Resources has widened its scope of financiers after Chinese project partner Shougang missed a deadline while the merger agreement with one of billionaire Clive Palmer's companies has expired.
The proposed merger between Australasian Resources and billionaire Clive Palmer's Resource Development International is anticipated to take place next year as the latter re-schedules its listing plans.
