Gold prospects

Royalty hike threatens big spending plans.

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Mining 26 Sep 2017

Royalty rise puts damper on gold spend plans

SPECIAL REPORT: The gold royalty hike proposed in this month's state budget has stunned the sector, amid big spending plans for the year ahead.

Mining 26 Sep 2017

Emerging producers tackle challenges

SPECIAL REPORT: Blackham Resources has overcome a number of hurdles following its transition from explorer to producer, while the state's emerging miners wrapped-up a busy 12 months.