Mike Young

Cassini Resources has resolved a share sale agreement to acquire 75 per cent of Crossbow Resources, the 100 per cent owner of the West Arunta X17 project in the Gibson Desert.

Mike Young will take an executive role at Energy and Minerals Australia as a condition of a deal to secure more debt funding for the uranium explorer.

Mike Young has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Energy and Minerals Australia as a condition of a deal to secure more debt funding for the uranium explorer.

Energy and Minerals Australia has appointed former state government minister Cheryl Edwardes as chairman, replacing Mike Young who has taken a new role as managing director.

Rather than a disaster, Troy Buswell’s political exit ought to be an opportunity.

BHP Billiton’s divestment of its West Musgrave nickel project to Cassini Resources has had a dramatic and valuable impact on the junior miner's share price.

Cassini Resources has raised $10 million via a share placement with the proceeds earmarked for exploration activities its recently acquired West Musgrave nickel project.

Energy and Minerals Australia has extended its trade suspension period to almost a month after signalling it has been unable to complete a proposed capital raising.

Andrew Forrest has emerged as a surprise backer of Energy and Minerals Australia, taking a major stake in the Perth-based uranium explorer through a much-needed $12 million investment. EMA has also struck a debt-for-equity swap with its noteholders.

FEATURE: Mining sector players are creating innovative solutions – particularly in the iron ore, uranium, and base metals areas, and the graduate labour market – to deal with the changing economic environment.

Amid the gloom, WA has some positive resources stories to tell,with uranium developers buoyed by improving news, investment certainty guaranteed around royalties rates - for now - and nickel reappearing as a sturdy performer.

Uranium miner Vimy Resources has received a $30 million financing package from a mining-focused private equity fund, to advance ongoing development of its flagship Mulga Rock project near Kalgoorlie.

New resources opportunities will emerge in WA as older projects start to wind down production, or are closed.

Vimy Resources has appointed GR Engineering Services as study manager for a definitive feasibility study on its Mulga Rock uranium project near Kalgoorlie.

Gold’s rising stocks and role in the post-boom recovery will make this year’s Diggers & Dealers the most promising for many years. 

A new uranium mine in the eastern Goldfields region has been recommended for approval, with a number of strict conditions imposed by the Environmental Protection Authority.

Resource Capital Funds is set to emerge with a near 30 per cent stake in Vimy Resources when the uranium company completes a $22 million capital boost to fund ongoing work at its Mulga Rock project in the eastern Goldfields.

SPECIAL REPORT: Gold Road Resources could be the next gold junior to make it into the mid tier after its recent moves on the Gruyere project.

Business News sat down to lunch at Julio’s with the CEO of local uranium developer Vimy Resources.

Leederville-based bicycle accessories maker Cycliq has recruited Vimy Resources boss Mike Young onto its board as a non-executive director.

Mike Young has been appointed non-executive director of Cycliq Group.

This week's board moves wrap includes Chris Evans, James Brown, Bradley Boyle, Neil Hackett, Peter Spitalny, Mike Young, Tomer Segev, Eran Gilboa, Justin Walawski, Wen Qian, Jason Livingstone, Robert Klug, Paul Kitto, Paul Burton and Mark Strizek.

Our board moves wrap includes Craig McGown, Tim Kennedy, Mike Young, and Steven Michael.

Our board moves wrap includes David Prentice, David Wheeler, Dudley Kingsnorth, Brian Talbot, Andrew Radonjic, Chris Mitchell, and Mike Young.

Our board moves wrap includes James Moses, Brett Smith, Mark Elliott, Paul Boyatzis, Mike Young, Grant Davey, Paul Kopejtka, James Sullivan, Michael Fischer, David McEntaggart, Jonathan Lea, Annie Guo, and Michael Higginson.