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Rio Tinto-backed Sovereign Metals is using a capital raise to accelerate progress at its Kasiya project in Malawi.

Tax cut sparks poll fight

The federal government is backing the emerging green metals industry with $3 billion worth of commitments, while lobbyists point to missed opportunities for explorers.

Alcoa will pay more than $400,000 after being fined over a caustic spill that injured workers and students at its alumina refinery.

Industry bodies have begun to digest Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth federal budget, with the housing commitments described as modest and a missed opportunity for the sector.

The federal government has unveiled a $27.6 billion deficit in its last budget before the May election, but insists the economy is on track for a soft landing.

Jim Chalmers claims the federal budget is in a better position than when Labor came to power three years ago, but there are economic storm clouds ahead.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election.

Aggressive and hostile is how the chief executive of Gold Road Resources has described the $3.3 billion bid lobbed by its Gruyere joint venture partner Gold Fields.

The custom home builder’s liquidation marks the second downfall of a WA building company in a matter of days.

A Western Australian coffee franchise has stopped using US-made products in protest to the Trump administration's tariffs.

The Australian share market had a volatile session, swinging high early but losing most of the gains by the close as banks dragged on the bourse.

A share swap and placement deal will boost Montage’s exposure to African Gold’s Didievi project in Côte D’Ivoire.

Tight electoral margin and experienced candidates make Bullwinkel an electorate to watch.

The US has issued a call for Australia to increase its defence spending in the order of billions.

OPINION: Australia’s leaders need to take a strategic approach to countering online misinformation.

Basil Zempilas has vowed to lead a constructive and community-focused opposition after being elected leader of the WA Liberal Party.

A $25 million shopping centre in South Hedland is one step closer to being opened by next year, after proponents received the green light.

Prominent prospector Mark Creasy is set to team up with a Perth-based junior.

Former Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has been elected leader of the WA Liberal Party three weeks after winning the Churchlands seat at the state election.

The Hawaiian Ride for Youth will take off in Albany today to raise funds for youth mental health awareness and prevention.

Amid uncertainty regarding the cost of royalties potentially rising in Indonesia, Sydney-based Nickel Industries increased its earnings throughout the March 2025 quarter.

Stocks closed broadly higher overnight amid hopes on Wall Street that the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week.

Labor spins return to red

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip.

Australian shares have edged higher after an early lull, with the big four banks helping to lift the bourse into the green.

PathWest has awarded several companies contracts, worth $219 million in total, over the automation of laboratory medicine and pathology services across Western Australia.

Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods failed to mention it has closed both of its Western Australian abattoirs in its quarterly financial update released to shareholders last week.

A Perth-based renewable energy company is cautiously optimistic about state Labor’s plan for residential batteries.

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Gold Fields boss Mike Fraser is disappointed the board of Gold Road Resources has poured cold water over his $3.3 billion offer for the Gruyere mine joint venture partner.