Justin Fris

Shares In West African Resources began to recover early on Tuesday morning, following a clarification regarding foreign mining companies potentially having their mining permits withdrawn in Burkina Faso.

NRW Holdings has carried its positive momentum into the 2025 financial year, after winning a $360 million surface mining contract from major gold producer Evolution Mining.

Shares in West African Resources fell by 20 per cent on Monday to $1.34, off the back of jurisdictional uncertainty in Burkina Faso.

Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys has voiced concern regarding multiple expansion bids, including the Western Bears, intent on joining the National Rugby League from 2027.

Shares in gold-focused Black Cat Syndicate closed trade on Friday up 4 per cent following news the first gold doré had been poured from the Myhree deposit at its Kal East gold project.

African-focused iron ore aspirant Genmin has announced plans to raise $10 million in order to add further value to its Baniaka project in Gabon.

Senior Woodside Energy management officials are making their way to the Beaumont clean ammonia site in Texas, after confirming a construction contractor employee had been killed.

Outgoing Sierra Rutile finance director Martin Alciaturi has reflected on a whirlwind year for the company, which ceased Australian Securities Exchange trading on Thursday.

Antipa Minerals has appointed Mark Rodda as executive chair, effective immediately.

West Perth-based junior Challenger Gold is eying off production during the second quarter of the 2025 calendar year at its Haulihan gold project in north-west Argentina.

Auric Mining managing director Mark English says the company’s Jeffreys Find gold mine near Norseman has been an ‘outstanding’ investment for the junior.

Subiaco-based Brightstar Resources is preparing to further consolidate its presence in the Goldfields, following the finalisation of its Montague East gold project acquisition.

Omnia Metals will begin on-ground exploration activities at its Ord Basin project in the Kimberley, while the company remains suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange.

ClearVue Technologies’ global chief executive officer Martin Deil has described a contract win at the prominent Enex100 building in Perth as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the company.

An opportunity to further enhance community and gameday experiences is eagerly being awaited by the Western Force.

With the Western Bears on the cusp of potentially joining an expanded National Rugby League competition from 2027, Western Australia's state governing body has received some timely news.

Uranium-focused DevEx Resources has begun a new management chapter, with Todd Ross commencing his tenure as managing director.

Magnetic Resources is hoping recent success at its Lady Julie gold project in Laverton can continue, after announcing plans to raise $10 million.

The West Coast Eagles have appointed Andrew McQualter as the club’s new senior coach on a three-year deal.

Mineral exploration junior Estrella Resources has expanded its manganese footprint in Timor Leste, after being granted four additional exploration and evaluation licences.

Western Australia’s decrease in job vacancies during August 2024 quarter was less than the national average, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found.

ASX-listed First Graphene has signed a two-year deal with New South Wales-based Halocell Energy, which the junior believes could lead to more commercial opportunities.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ longstanding commitment to rugby league in Western Australia has continued, with the foundation club heading west again next season.

Potash aspirant Agrimin has announced a series of board changes, a day after positive conversion and flotation results from its flagship Mackay potash project were released to the market.

Mid-cap uranium developer Bannerman Energy has delayed a potential final investment decision at its Etango project in Namibia until next year.

Brendyn Appleby knows what is required to succeed across all levels of the Australian sporting pyramid.

South Perth-based junior Astral Resources plans to raise $25 million in order to further accelerate exploration at its Mandilla and Feysville gold projects in the Goldfields.

Ideal market conditions have prompted Toro Energy to re-estimate assets at its Wiluna uranium-vanadium project in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields region.

Leonoil has moved to acquire all remaining shares in takeover target Sierra Rutile, after securing more than a 90 per cent stake in the company.

Tertiary students interested in forging a career in the sport and recreation industry will have a new opportunity to garner firsthand experience at the coalface.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the business behind the Perth Football League.

GR Engineering has won a contract valued at $25.7 million, from Bill Beament-led Develop Global.