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Hunter housing approvals surge on apartment growth
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
Woodside's 2070 Gas Plan & Australia's Energy Future
Investigative journalist Marian Wilkinson examines how Woodside secured approval for gas production until 2070 and its claim as a 'transition fuel'. Explore the debate shaping Australia's decarbonisation path.
Estrella to Ship First Timor-Leste Manganese Ore
Estrella Resources secures key approval to extract and export up to 30,000 tonnes of high-grade manganese from its Ira Miri project in Timor-Leste, marking a major commercial step. Read more.
Hancock's $850m Gas Project Moves Forward in WA
Hancock Energy is progressing its $850 million Belisama gas project in WA's Perth Basin, submitting key documents for state review. This crucial domestic gas supply project is now under assessment.
Pacgold starts heap leach at SA gold project for cash flow
Pacgold Limited has commenced cyanide irrigation at its White Dam heap leach gold project in South Australia, targeting early production and cash flow to fund wider exploration. Read more.
Australian export agency backs Viridis' Brazil rare earths
Viridis Mining wins $US50m support from Export Finance Australia for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, marking a key step in Western supply chain security. Read the full story.
Pilot Energy deal for WA solar and data centre project
Pilot Energy strikes a binding deal with SN Energy to co-develop a hybrid solar and battery storage project in Three Springs, WA, designed to power a 50MW data centre. Read more.
Mining Veteran to Fast-Track Timor-Leste Projects
Estrella Resources appoints Robert Mencel as CEO to advance limestone and manganese projects in Timor-Leste, marking a key shift from explorer to developer. Read more.
Rottnest Island Energy Project Delays Blow Out Budget
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Venus Metals to launch PFS for Sandstone gold project
Venus Metals Corporation begins preparations for a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Bellchambers gold project near Sandstone, WA, targeting completion in late 2026. Read about the resource and development plans.
Massive Nickel Sulphides Found in WA's Mulga Tank
Western Mines Group has intersected a huge 900m nickel sulphide zone in WA's Eastern Goldfields, revealing a globally significant system with up to 55% nickel. Read more.
Gateway Mining finds major gold system near Wiluna
Gateway Mining's drilling at its Yandal project near Wiluna has revealed a large-scale gold system at Mustang, with a 1.4km strike. Exploration to ramp up in 2025. Read the full story.
WA gas shortage forecast pushed back, demand to peak in 2030
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.
Dynamic Metals fires up WA gold exploration with EIS grant
WA explorer Dynamic Metals locks in govt co-funding for diamond drilling at Cognac West, while new gold-in-soil anomalies emerge at Leinster and Lady Jane projects. Read the latest on their expanding pipeline.
Equus Energy eyes WA gas market ahead of ASX debut
ASX-bound Equus Energy plans to find partners for its offshore WA gas project by mid-2026, aiming to fill the gap as North West Shelf production declines. Read more.
Albo's high-speed rail passion, but funding details scant
PM Anthony Albanese reaffirms his passion for high-speed rail but reveals little on funding the crucial Sydney to Newcastle leg. Get the latest on the $70m development phase and the 2037 target.
Gold Valley to Transform Pilbara Iron Ore Hub
Gold Valley plans to convert the $6 billion Ridley iron ore project into a major vanadium, titanium, and magnetite operation, reshaping the Pilbara's mining future. Read the full details.
WA Opposition Backs Fast-Track Approvals Bill
WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
Reach secures mining lease for WA Murchison gold project
Reach Resources has secured a mining lease for its Jacamar gold prospect in WA's Murchison region, boosting its project inventory to 67,100 ounces. Read more on the strategic expansion.
Critica's Jupiter produces second high-grade rare earths batch
Critica Limited has successfully produced a second high-grade mixed rare earths product from its Jupiter project in WA, reinforcing its potential as a major non-China supply source. Discover the strategic implications for the global market.
Deep Yellow recruits Rio Tinto exec Greg Field
Uranium developer Deep Yellow names Rio Tinto's Greg Field as new MD, following investor unrest over John Borshoff's departure. Read the full story.
Deep Yellow recruits Rio exec Greg Field as new CEO
Uranium miner Deep Yellow names ex-Rio Tinto MD Greg Field as CEO, replacing John Borshoff after investor unrest. Field to focus on Tumas and Mulga Rock projects. Read more.
Viridis on track for Brazil rare earth licence approval
Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to secure its Preliminary Licence for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil on 19 December, marking a key step for one of the West's largest deposits. Read the latest on this strategic development.
Zenith hits broad gold zones in WA's Dulcie corridor
Zenith Minerals confirms significant gold intercepts at its Consolidated Dulcie project, targeting a major resource boost in WA's prolific Southern Cross–Forrestania belt. Read the full story.
State Planning Commission to reject $278m Warwick Quarter
The WA Planning Commission is poised to reject the controversial $278 million Warwick Quarter apartment development in Perth. Read the full details on the decision and its implications.
Greatland Resources Backs Single EPA After Havieron Surge
Greatland Resources, backed by Andrew Forrest, advocates for a single EPA following a $1.7 billion Havieron plan surge. Read the full analysis of this major mining development.
Abandoned Narrabundah development gets new life
After nearly six years, buyers in Narrabundah will finally get their townhouses. Madison Construction aims for March move-ins after project's troubled past. Read the full story.
Barnaby Joyce's resignation sparks self-interest debate
Barnaby Joyce's resignation timing raises questions about political self-interest while readers debate Indigenous justice, renewable energy costs, and international affairs in Canberra Times letters.
Perth housing crisis: Worker shortage stalls apartments
Perth faces a critical apartment shortage as construction costs soar. A severe skilled labour crisis is making new projects unviable, deepening the housing affordability crisis. Discover the solution.
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