The state government has committed $40 million towards critical minerals initiatives in the upcoming budget, in a bid to find new resources and shift to net zero.
Western Australian lithium operations have helped cement Australia as a global powerhouse for the commodity however a new report indicates surging prices may have peaked.
Ravensthorpe miner First Quantum Minerals has inked a deal under which it will invest up to $651 million for a majority stake in a copper project in Peru with Rio Tinto.
Albemarle has strongly signalled it will proceed with an expansion of its Kemerton lithium plant after awarding work to Civmec and progressing plans for a $125 million accommodation camp.
Global abrasive player GMA Garnet Group has recorded strong growth in revenue as it expanded its product portfolio and increased market share in key specialist industries.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled on what should be redacted from documents related to the legal proceedings between Mineral Resources and Destec.
Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the Senate with the support of the Greens and crossbenchers.
Takeover target Mincor Resources has withdrawn its full-year nickel production guidance after customer BHP refused to alter its contract to accept lower quality ore.
Mineral Resources has stepped up its calls for increased government support for processing of ‘critical minerals’ in Australia saying it is needed to match subsidies on offer elsewhere.
Pilbara Minerals has given the tick of approval to invest a further $560 million to nearly double nameplate production at its Pilgangoora lithium project in the Pilbara.
Shares in lithium project developer Liontown Resources have jumped nearly 70 per cent after it disclosed US company Albemarle Corporation had submitted three takeover proposals.
The explorer has tabled a 50 per cent increase to its Gonneville mineral resource, touting the deposit as the second largest undeveloped nickel sulphide resource in Australia.
Goldminer Northern Star Resources is a high-cost producer relative to its peers and is likely to substantially increase annual capital expenditure to $1.3 billion, a ratings agency has found.
New leadership is in store for ASX-listed NiCo Resources after announcing the resignations of founding non-executive chairman Warren Hallam and chief executive Rod Corps.
Magnetite miner Karara Mining has been slapped with a $120,000 fine and told to pay $7,459 in costs over a crushing incident that left an employee with a permanent hand injury.
Mineral Resources-backed junior Global Lithium Resources has recruited local engineer Wave International to lead a definitive feasibility study for its flagship lithium project.
Clive Palmer’s private company has posted a bumper annual profit of $276 million as he continues to benefit from a lucrative royalties deal on a Pilbara iron ore project.
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has urged Australia to take bold steps to transform its energy sector after the latest United Nations report on global warming.
SMS Rental is suing a Norton Gold Fields-related company for almost $13 million, alleging the Kalgoorlie business has failed to pay invoices issued for mining and maintenance services.
Andrew Forrest's Wyloo Metals has lobbed a $760 million cash takeover for restarting nickel player Mincor Resources, using the target’s ailing share price in a bid to sway investors.
Rio Tinto is yet to meet its internal cultural heritage management standards following the destruction of ancient rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in 2020, a report finds.
Mark Zeptner-led goldminer Ramelius Resources is continuing an acquisitive streak by launching a friendly scrip takeover for Eastern Goldfields explorer Breaker Resources.
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.
The Australian dollar gold price reached a new high overnight in a bellwether of investor sentiment following the collapse of three banks and a potential welcome break for producers battling high costs.
