Galaxy Resources says it has reached the minimum subscription caveat of its $47 million million capital raising, which was first launched in May and since extended twice, two days ahead of the offe
Australia's natural gas industry says it can keep the cash flowing once the mining boom is over, but its vast potential is under threat from excess green tape and a lukewarm political reception.
Western Australian gold producer Northern Star Resources has shrugged off a falling gold price to report record production and predicted a record profit this financial year.
Gold explorer Gryphon Minerals has slashed costs and retrenched most of its employees, as it seeks to preserve cash ahead of the development of its West Africa gold project.
US-based gold miner Newmont Mining is slashing its corporate workforce by a third after writing down the value of its Western Australian mines by $US1.5 billion, amid weak conditions in internation
China-backed Norton Gold Fields has just about wrapped up its all-scrip takeover of Kalgoorlie Mining Company, declaring its bid is now free from all conditions.
Mining giants BHP Billiton and its partners, including Rio Tinto, will spend $US3 billion ($A3.2 billion) to build a new seawater desalination plant at the Escondida mine in Chile.
When the chief executive of an ASX-listed company is getting paid an annual salary of only $110,000, it’s a sure sign that money is tight. But not for all, as Business News' quarterly CEO salary survey reveals.
Low emissions power company Enerji is in discussions with four potential new clients after announcing its inaugural pilot plant had produced electricity for the first time, its new chief executive
A mining industry representative group says a new tax credit needs to be created for Australian miners to ensure the successful development of new mining operations.
Shares in St Barbara dropped heavily on the ASX today after the gold miner said its Pacific operations did not reach production targets for financial year 2013.
Heron Resources has signed an agreement with Kewdale engineering group Simulus to use its unique metallurgical testing processes, with a view of making the Kalgoorlie nickel project more economical
Korab Resources boss Andrej Karpinski has threatened legal action against online stock market discussion site HotCopper over a report sent to the forum’s members.
Qantas has been selected by Gina Rinehart’s Roy Hill Holdings to provide charter-air services for the $10 billion Pilbara mining project, which requires completion of a major debt funding package b
Atlas Iron increased shipping volumes 16 per cent during the June quarter and has outlined plans for continued growth, though the closure of its first mine at Pardoo will change its production prof
Pura Vida Energy says it is set to pay off its $4 million in debt after receiving in-principle government approval for its farm-out of its Mazagan oil and gas exploration permit off the coast of Mo
Engineering contractor Calibre Group’s Victoria-based subsidiary Brown Consulting has expanded into the west, acquiring Perth-based structural and civil engineering firm E-Tec Consultants.
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has reported strong production results for the June quarter, with output up, costs falling and cash flow improving, giving the company more flexibility as it e
Antares Energy has raised just under $6 million to fund drilling activities at its Northern Star and Southern Star oil and gas prospects in West Texas.
Two more miners are feeling the squeeze in the state's gold sector, with Reed Resources and PMI Gold announcing plans to cut costs, reduce staff and defer project development spending.
Iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron has reported its second best quarterly sales figures in the June 2013 quarter, and record full year sales, despite a decline in production.
Customs officers and West Australian police are attempting to intercept an asylum seeker boat heading towards the Pilbara coast after it sailed near an oil and gas facility.
