Jessica Mascione

Emerging producer Salt Lake Potash has secured new backing for its Lake Way project near Wiluna, as part of a $US138 million syndicated debt facility.

The federal government has released details of a 10-year plan aimed at boosting Australia's resources technology and critical minerals sectors.

Victoria’s St Barbara has appointed Macmahon Holdings as the new mining contractor for its Gwalia operations near Leonora under a $500 million agreement.

Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson will not seek re-election at the company’s AGM next year after taking full responsibility over the destruction of ancient rock caves in the Pilbara.

Local drilling business DDH1 is scheduled to list on the stock exchange next week after raising $150 million through its initial public offering.

Australian Potash has secured $140 million in federal government funding to cover more than two thirds of the development costs associated with its Lake Wells project in WA.

Mining services business Orica has replaced its managing director after revealing a larger than expected impact from COVID-19 on its global operations.

Uncertainty over land claims and protected areas have contributed to Western Australia losing its title as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, a recent survey showed.

Bill Beament has thrown his support behind Perth-based copper play Venturex Resources, in a move that involves the Northern Star chairman stepping down from the board in July.

Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed a $US400 million cost blowout for its Iron Bridge magnetite project while announcing a 44 per cent growth in revenue and higher dividend payout.

WA’s fledgling potash industry is making solid steps towards first production.

Former footballer and coach John Worsfold has secured a new managerial role with local mining services company Emeco Holdings.

Bryah Resources will hold on to its 70 per cent stake in a Mid West manganese project, after joint buyers Primero Group and investment firm AMCI withdrew their $5 million offer.

Gold Road Resources expects production at its Gruyere joint venture in WA to rise by as much as 16 per cent this year while projecting a positive three-year outlook for the business.

SRG Global has secured a $150 million contract with Fortescue Metals Group while family-owned business Whittens will undertake $30 million worth of works on the Pilbara miner's Iron Bridge project.

Macmahon Holdings has secured a $220 million contract for work on Silver Lake Resources’ Deflector gold-copper underground mine in WA.

West Perth-based EcoGraf has secured funding from institutional investors to finalise the construction of its $98 million battery graphite processing plant in Kwinana.

Tim Goyder-chaired Liontown Resources has recruited BHP executive Tony Ottaviano to lead the company in its transition from lithium explorer to developer.

Hockey WA has demonstrated its commitment to raising its profile and strengthening its relationship with the corporate sector, appointing former WA Super boss Fabian Ross as CEO.

Metals-focussed Mamba Exploration has had a strong start to trading, with its share price closing up 52 per cent ahead of a planned exploration program in Western Australia.

Swick Mining Services has postponed the demerger of its mineral technology business, Orexplore, resulting in the abrupt resignation of the subsidiary’s managing director.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has taken the extraordinary step of publicly acknowledging it should have communicated recent executive changes to the PKKP people in a more collaborative way.

Local lithium play Vulcan Energy Resources has secured a cornerstone investment from Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting, as part of a $120 million placement.

Shares in Perth-based BlackEarth Minerals have more than doubled after it announced a likely offtake deal and joint venture with a major US company.

Modular building business Fleetwood has raised its half-year earnings guidance to as much as $16 million as the board approved an increased annual dividend payout.

ASX-listed power and telecommunications company GenusPlus Group has secured new construction work including on BHP's South Flank iron ore project.

The Australian Baseball League’s dedicated fans and international supporters are helping the sport cover its bases in a crowded marketplace.

Recently-listed candle retailer Dusk will pay back more than 1,500 current and former employees, following a payroll error.

A family-owned business in Canning Vale has been contracted to build up to 300 firefighting vehicles, as part of the state government’s bushfire response.

Welshpool-based MACA has completed its acquisition of Downer EDI’s mining services business, which includes contracted work on major operations in Western Australia.

Shares in Valmec soared by more than 15 per cent this morning after the diversified contractor reported solid first-half earnings and a growing order book.

The state’s environmental authority has recommended approval of a potash project in Western Australia’s Mid West.