Junior miner Metals Australia has appointed mining executive Paul Ferguson as chief executive to lead the development of its exploration projects in WA and Canada.
Emeco will walk away from underground contract mining after selling its Pit N Portal business to rival Macmahon, in a deal allowing it to focus on underground equipment rental.
Kimberley Mineral Sands will start work on a waste rock storage area at its Thunderbird mineral sands project in the Kimberley, despite challenges engaging the Traditional Owner group at the site.
Fortescue will spend $1.4 million under an enforceable undertaking reached with WorkSafe to address inappropriate workplace behaviours in the mining industry.
Global vehicle manufacturing, including China's need for raw materials for electric cars exported to the world, are driving iron ore and aluminium exports.
Chinese goldminer Zhaojin Mining has expressed its “disappointment” in its takeover target Tietto Minerals’ recommendation that shareholders vote against its bid.
Merger hopeful Australian Vanadium Limited has finished construction of its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility north of Perth, amid its pursuit of Technology Metals Australia.
Uranium explorer Bannerman Energy has awarded early work program contracts for its flagship Etango project in Namibia after notching its mining license.
Iluka Resources has revealed a 50 per cent cost blowout for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and has pushed back its start date, blaming a challenging project environment in the state.
Mineral sands producer Sierra Rutile has again lowered its production guidance and has pushed back any investment decision on one of its assets in West Africa.
Genesis Minerals has paid $53 million for two gold projects under a deal with Kin Mining, adding to the mid-tier goldminer’s consolidation of assets in Leonora.
The state government has approved a continuation of Alcoa’s expansive bauxite mining operations in the Darling Range despite the possibility of a full review by the EPA.
Troubled nickel miner Panoramic Resources has been placed in the hands of administrators from FTI Consulting after an unsuccessful bid to obtain funding or attract buyers.
Prominent mining executive David Flanagan will become managing director of Arrow Minerals in what will be his first board move since being ousted as chairman of Delta Lithium.
Battery metals miner IGO has halted construction on part of its troubled Cosmos nickel mine, in a move that comes just days after its new chief executive Ivan Vella has taken the helm.
Carnarvon Energy chair William Foster and director Gavin Ryan will step down from their roles next year, as part of the company’s succession and renewal focus.
Gina Rinehart’s eldest children John and Bianca have succeeded in arguing for more time to submit their replies, in the last week scheduled for the trial over iron ore royalties.
A lithium development subsidiary formed by EV Metals Group is the subject of a wind-up application lodged by Perth Airport-based business SGS Australia.
Pilbara Minerals chairman Tony Kiernan will retire from the board in the new year, paving the way for former Lynas Rare Earths chair Kathleen Conlon to steer the lithium miner.
A South West shire wants to shake Talison Lithium for more than $5 million next year as it takes a more proactive approach to how the miner’s funds are used in the community.
Australian Vanadium and Technology Metals Australia chiefs have described their proposed merger as the most logical consolidation imaginable despite a block of shareholder against the deal.
Heavy rail users need to standardise parts if they want railcar manufacturing in WA to become cost-competitive with Chinese imports, according to the nation’s peak railway lobby group.
The buyer circling Tietto Minerals has slammed its takeover target for downgrading its production guidance and not providing further cost details for its flagship project in West Africa.
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.
Global companies Metso and Weir Minerals and Perth firm Camco Engineering are leading a flurry of developments that will bring new jobs to Karratha and Port Hedland.
