One of the five people exposed to a caustic chemical spill at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery has been released from hospital, while three workers were back on site today.
Western Australia’s resources middle tier could be at the heart of $170 billion in GDP growth by 2040, but only if the nation acts on its critical minerals opportunities, according to PwC.
Privately owned Welshpool-based truck and trailer parts business Independant Parts will be acquired by ASX-listed Maxiparts in a deal worth $27 million.
Fortescue has staked out an area larger than Brisbane near its Pilbara iron ore operations for a potential green energy hub, days after terminating an application for another site.
Mineral Resources will purchase the lithium and base metal rights at Pantoro’s Norseman gold project under a $60 million deal adding to its acquisitive streak.
Western Australia’s resources sector generated a record $254 billion worth of sales in 2022-23, as lithium cemented its place behind iron ore as the state’s second-most-valuable mineral.
Native title holders opposing an iron ore mine bordering Karijini hold a swag of tenements next to the park they say have been pegged to ensure “culturally safe” mining.
Australia’s mining industry turnover climbed 2.6 per cent month on month during September but was down more than 15 per cent compared against September 2022.
The environmental regulator has waved through Lynas Rare Earths’ proposal to significantly expand its Mt Weld mine and potentially switch the Laverton operation to hybrid renewable power.
Subiaco-based New World Resources has secured $11 million from a UK mining royalty and streaming company, to fund its Antler Copper project in Arizona, US.
The state government will prioritise midstream battery chemical processing in a refresh of its battery and critical minerals strategy now open for consultation.
Fortescue’s proposed multi-billion-dollar renewable energy hub in the Pilbara has been shelved as the miner insists it will meet bold decarbonisation targets by 2030.
Mineral Resources has bought a 12.3 per cent stake in Azure Minerals, adding to intrigue around the takeover target after Hancock Prospecting also bought a big stake.
Fortescue Energy chief executive Mark Hutchinson has told leaders from around the world that unreasonable targets are key to encouraging climate innovation in his business.
Roy Hill and manufacturer Wabtec Corporation have unveiled the industry’s first battery-powered heavy-haul freight locomotives in Gina Rinehart’s signature pink livery.
New financials for Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting have revealed the company made more than $5 billion after tax in 2023, as an ongoing royalties dispute lingers.
Ongoing technical issues continue to plague battery metals miner IGO’s Kwinana operation as falling lithium prices impact spodumene sales from its stake in the Greenbushes operation.
A development assessment panel has approved an accommodation plan to house Kalgoorlie-Boulder workers, in its third meeting over the $6.5 million proposal.
The union representing train drivers at BHP Iron Ore has taken a step towards industrial action but both parties will continue to negotiate towards an enterprise agreement.
Dividends paid by Gina Rinehart’s iron ore machine Roy Hill will be lower than last year - but still comfortably within the multi-billions - against the backdrop of more subdued iron ore prices.
Atlas Iron has joined Mineral Resources in pointing to congestion issues at Utah Point as the reason for lower iron ore shipments, while airing grievances about approval delays.
The boss of a junior Goldfields explorer has encouraged fellow explorers to back their instinct after proving disappointing assay results for a lithium prospect had been bungled.
Pilbara Minerals' revenue slumped during the September quarter on the back of softer lithium prices, with short-term pricing for the hot commodity set to stay volatile in the near-term.
