Iron ore giant Fortescue Metals Group says it has increased the mineral resource base at its Chichester hub operations in the Pilbara by 300 million tonnes of iron ore.
Building approvals rose 1.2 per cent in Western Australia in November, according to seasonally-adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, contributing to national approvals reaching
The Department of Mines and Petroleum has denied reports of a gas leak at Buru Energy's Yulleroo project near Broome after carrying out an inspection of the site yesterday.
Brent oil has briefly slipped below $US50 a barrel for the first time since 2009, but crude finished higher on a strong day for US and European equity markets.
Gold prices pared losses in electronic trading on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting gave little reason to believe the central bank was considering raising interest rates ahead of schedule.
The number of luxury cars sold in Australia hit record highs last year as the number of passenger and light commercial vehicle sales declined, according to CommSec's analysis of national sales data.
Western Australia’s newest gold producer, Hanking Gold Mining, expects to lift production to 100,000 ounces in 2015 after approving development of a new underground mine in partnership with local company Pit N Portal Group.
Universal Constructions and Badge have been awarded contracts by the state government to build three new schools in Perth, worth a combined $36.4 million.
Paladin Energy’s Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi suffered minor storm damage on Monday night when it was hit by a 20-minute, high-intensity downpour.
Borrowers are leaping at the chance that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut its cash rate this year, with more of them looking for better home loan deals.
Shares in gold producer Ramelius Resources have surged on news it smashed its production guidance for the December quarter, with its Western Australian assets producing at record levels.
Perth-based mining developer Cape Lambert Resources has announced it is cutting 117 jobs and postponing a planned dividend payment, in response to the sharp downturn in the iron ore market.
Oil prices have tumbled to fresh 5.5-year lows as Saudi Arabia blamed weak global economic growth and said it will stick to its guns on production policy.
Mining services company ADG Global Supply has been placed in the hands of administrators, after struggling to deal with the collapse of major client African Minerals.
Gold prices have risen to their highest level in three weeks, as plunging oil prices sparked worries about the health of the global economy, drawing investors to the precious metal.
Mineral sands miner Base Resources is pushing on with its takeover bid for World Titanium Resources, despite the target declaring yesterday the bid is not capable of succeeding.
Local government minister Tony Simpson has suspended the Shire of York's president and councillors for six months and has appointed former South Perth mayor James Best to oversee the local council.
The Australian share market has fallen sharply as investors fretted about falling oil prices and speculation that financially-embattled Greece would quit the eurozone.
The directors of Perth-based gold explorer Echo Resources have come out swinging after dissident shareholder Michael Ruane forced the company to convene a general meeting, where he will seek a board spill.
