Kate Hobbs

Uran managing director Kate Hobbs took a canny approach to supporting the US-focused uranium explorer’s much needed right

There's progress and there's progress. The opportunities for women in business have grown significantly during the past 30 years, aided by laws, societal changes and individuals who broke through barriers.

Uranium hopeful Uran Ltd says it remains in discussions with Czech authorities to acquire a stake in the Rozna mine, Europe's only operating uranium mine.

Shares in West Perth-based Great Western Exploration Ltd have soared today after it announced Michael Kiernan will become chairman and it will focus on uranium projects.

From cracking rocks in the bush to doing deals in the boardrooms of St Georges Terrace, Kate Hobbs is a rare find in the male-dominated mining sector.