Pacgold reboots SA gold mine for 2026 production
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
Mining services giant Macmahon Holdings secures a major $792 million contract extension at the Dawson metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, boosting its order book and workforce. Read the full story.
Twelve people evacuated after a fierce fire tore through a Cooks Hill unit block. Four residents jumped from windows to escape, with five taken to hospital. Read the latest from the scene.
Former Wiluna Mining chair Milan Jerkovic pledges to continue his push for answers from FTI Consulting over the collapsed gold miner's administration. Key court developments and a major share sale unfold.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
Revised school bus timetables for West Dapto students cut morning travel by up to 52 minutes. Changes follow community campaign and will benefit Dapto Public and St John's Primary schools.
Chalice Mining's Gonneville project near Toodyay is now viable at $820m, but funding from partner Mitsubishi remains pending. A major step for Australia's critical minerals.
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
A consortium including Tahmoor mine staff is bidding for the colliery after documents revealed a $427m asset transfer to prop up Sanjeev Gupta's other companies. Creditors decide its fate on Monday.
Pacgold Limited is advancing its newly acquired White Dam gold operation in South Australia, with a major drill program underway and first doré bars expected early next year. Read more about this low-cost restart.
After years of dreaming, a journalist finally gets her Balsam Hill faux Christmas tree. Discover why this premium Australian decor item justifies its cost and has become a new family tradition.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A $171 million solar module factory is set for Black Hill, creating over 100 jobs and boosting Australia's renewable manufacturing under the Solar Sunshot program.
Auric Mining's first gold campaign at its Munda mine near Widgiemooltha has generated $16.85m in sales, banking $10.82m cash. The company now plans a second run and eyes a major pit expansion. Read more.
Police searching for missing four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont in the SA outback have discovered six undocumented mine shafts using LiDAR technology, highlighting the region's dangerous gold rush legacy.
PRL Global launches first major phosphate shipment from Townsville, reviving Queensland's Ardmore mine and creating regional jobs. Discover the economic impact.
An 82-year-old man has died after being struck by a ute in a Cannon Hill shopping centre carpark. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
WA Coroners Court confirms December 8 for Cleveland Dodd inquest findings. Get the latest updates on this long-awaited investigation into youth detention death.
Gold Coast accountant Cory Hill transforms into a global surf ski champion, targeting his seventh Doctor title in Perth's prestigious ocean race with a $300,000 prize pool. Discover his incredible journey.
NSW approves Appin coal mine's methane capture plant, set to reduce emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually. A significant step for Australia's mining industry sustainability.
The massive $1.7 billion Eva Copper Mine project secures the future of Glencore's Phosphate Hill operations, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Queensland's economy. Discover how this investment transforms the region.
Two mining firms face charges after a father was killed and a young man critically injured in a Ballarat Gold Mine rockfall. Learn the details of this workplace safety failure.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
South Australian police have concluded a search of outback mine shafts for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, finding no trace. The investigation continues.
Two 15-year-olds charged with murder after 17-year-old stabbed at Sydney reserve. Police urge witnesses to come forward as families face Christmas without children.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at Bruce Purser Reserve in Rouse Hill. The victim died at the scene despite paramedics' efforts.
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.
After nearly two months, police are scouring six uncovered mine shafts in the Yunta region for four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont. The specialised search operation aims to recover his body or eliminate the sites.