Two battery-electric haul trucks have been polished up to showcase progress made by Australia's two largest miners to decarbonise their Pilbara operations.
Shares in Iluka slid more than 10 per cent after it locked down its first rare earths offtake deal with an undisclosed global car manufacturer, which is tipped to generate $220 million in revenue.
Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey is preferencing an internal candidate to succeed founder Chris Ellison, while signalling toward long-serving executive Darren Killeen.
Pilbara lithium miner PLS is paving the way for an expansion of its Pilgangoora operation to 2 million tonnes per annum, after greenlighting a $175 million pre-FID spend.
Regis Resources has taken a significant step to reviving its McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales, two years after a federal minister's intervention nearly ended it.
The Australian Workers Union has followed two other unions threatening strikes against BHP in the Pilbara, by applying for a Fair Work Commission ballot of its members.
Resources Minister Madeleine King used an apperance in Perth to reaffirm her support for strike action at BHP's Port Hedland operations, which could cost the miner up to $120 million per day.
A team including alumni from Liontown and Brightstar Resources hopes to bring a legacy US goldmine back to production, setting its sights on an ASX listing worth up to $10 million.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting is investing $20 million into St George Mining's $60 million placement, as the iron ore magnate expands her exposure to rare earths.
Newmont's $100 million-plus capital gains tax scrap is dragging to the finish line as a Federal Court-appointed referee battles to write a crucial report.
Ora Banda Mining and Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 have each taken development steps at their WA gold projects, amid a sustained period of strong prices for the metal.
The ETU WA has accused BHP of importing “American Amazon-style tactics" into WA, warning the mining giant its lucrative Pilbara exports will grind to a halt if refuses to engage on wage disparities.
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations have overwhelmingly endorsed protected industrial action after more than six months of negotiations over a new workplace agreement.
Fortescue has struck a deal with a Pilbara Aboriginal group to lease electric machinery and involve them in planning of mines and green energy infrastructure.
Activist Northern Star Resources shareholder Elliott Investment says the miner's board has failed grasp the magnitude of its reputational fall, as it agitates for major change.
Northern Star chair Michael Chaney says comments made by Florida-based Elliott Investment Management have merit, but that he disagreed with suggestions the board should consider a business sale.
IGO says spodumene production remains on track after reporting that a fire broke out at its new chemical-grade processing plant at the Greenbushes lithium operation.
