Justin Fris

Chris Wharton-chaired Stealth Group Holdings has announced it will acquire 100 per cent of Force Technology International for approximately $9.5 million.

Premier1 Lithium's bid to increase its Western Australian portfolio has taken another step, following two key appointments.

West Perth junior explorer Mindax has signed a non-binding strategic alliance-based memorandum of understanding with Xiamen ITG Mining, as it plans to further develop the Mt Forrest iron project.

Nathan Lude has stepped down as chair of GTI Energy, following five years with the uranium aspirant.

Ramelius Resources managing director Mark Zeptner is hopeful the gold miner’s Cue project will deliver significant returns long-term.

West Perth-based Black Cat Syndicate has announced plans to raise $36 million in a bid to restart operations at its Paulsens gold operation in the Pilbara.

Megan Wynne-founded APM Human Services has entered into a scheme implementation deed with US-based Madison Dearborn Partners.

Shares in Perth biotech company PharmAust rose by 14 per cent on Friday to 21 cents, following news Michael Thurn had been reappointed as the company’s managing director and chief executive officer.

Shareholders of Silver Lake Resources have given the green light for the goldminer’s proposed merger with fellow mid-tier company Red 5.

Theuns de Bruyn-led Sierra Rutile has announced operations at its flagship Area 1 project in Sierra Leone have returned to business as usual.

Michael Anghie-led APM Human Services International has entered a trading halt, pending an update regarding its non-binding acquisition proposal from US-based Madison Dearborn Partners.

A Melbourne Rebels-backed consortium have been unsuccessful in securing a participation agreement for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

Decorated Perth mixed martial arts fighter Jack Della Maddalena has been ruled out of competing at UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, after developing a series of complications following recent arm surgery.

Minerals Commodities has appointed Trevor Harris as its chief financial officer, effective from June 1.

Craig Hutchison-backed Sports Entertainment Group has revealed it has received a non-binding indicative offer from MT Arena Capital Investment to acquire the Perth Wildcats.

Sierra Rutile has announced that production at its recently restarted Area 1 operations in Sierra Leone has been partially impacted due to unlawful – yet so far peaceful – strike action from yesterday.

West Perth-based Neometals has appointed Jennifer Purdie as its chief operating officer.

Shares in Nedlands-based Australian Gold and Copper were down by 7 per cent early on Wednesday, following news the company plans to raise $11 million.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the career trajectory of Cranecorp CEO Joy Krige.

Shares in Subiaco-based Boss Energy regressed by 11 per cent on Tuesday to $4.67 per share.

Nickel X's transition away from nickel exploration to uranium and gold has taken another step, following the appointment of Peter Woods as the company's managing director.

Junior miner CZR Resources has approved another statutory deadline extension in regard to the sale of its Robe Mesa iron ore project to Miracle Iron Resources.

Shares in West Perth-based exploration company Forrestania Resources rose by 263 per cent early on Tuesday, following news the company had signed an option to acquire 100 per cent of Netley Minerals.

Shares in West Perth-based Aruma Resources closed up 15 per cent on Monday, following news it plans to acquire a series of copper-uranium exploration projects in both South Australia and Queensland.

African-focused Lindian Resources has appointed Alwyn Vorster as its chief executive, effective from June 1.

Equinox Resources chief executive officer Zac Komur has been appointed managing director of the junior exploration company, effective from June 1.

Arafura Rare Earths appears to be one step closer towards a final investment decision at its Northern Territory-based Nolans project.

Rare earths junior Northern Minerals has announced a series of board changes.

Shares in Subiaco-based AIC Mines closed 9 per cent down to 53.5 cents per share on Friday, following news that the company plans to raise $57.2 million in order to advance its Queensland-based Jericho copper mine.

Former Fremantle mayor and criminal defence lawyer Richard Utting has died aged 77.

Tietto Minerals managing director and chief executive officer Matthew Wilcox resigned from the company on Friday.

Pinnacle Minerals has announced it will surrender several of its tenements across Australia and Canada.