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.
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.
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.
Rio Tinto and partners commit $519 million for a feasibility study at the massive Rhodes Ridge iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, unlocking a potential major new supply hub. Read the latest on this critical mining development.
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.
Rio Tinto's new iron ore boss, Simon Trott, outlines a steady, value-focused strategy. Analysts see it as reassuring for investors, not a radical shift. Get the full analysis.
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.
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
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-born Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlines a plan to unlock up to $15bn by selling assets and cutting costs, aiming for a 'sharper, simpler' mining giant. Read his full strategy.
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.
Kalamazoo Resources launches a major drilling campaign to test underground extensions at its Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara, aiming to boost its 1.44Moz resource and extend mine life. Read the latest on this exciting gold exploration story.
AC/DC has touched down in Perth, the hometown of late legend Bon Scott, ahead of two massive Optus Stadium concerts. Get the full tour details and setlist info here.
Rock icons AC/DC have landed in Perth, spotted at the airport ahead of their highly anticipated Power Up Tour concert at Optus Stadium this Saturday. Get the details.
A Pilbara influencer has hidden a golden horseshoe in Karratha for a real-world treasure hunt. The finder wins $5,000 just before Christmas. Follow the clues on social media!
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.
British comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard postpones Australian tour until May 2026 after serious knee injury. Rescheduled dates include Remix Tour and Hamlet at Sydney Opera House.
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.
South Australian police have concluded a search of outback mine shafts for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, finding no trace. The investigation continues.
Doja Cat stunned fans with a bizarre and heartfelt TikTok tribute to Perth, calling the city 'the s***' after her RAC Arena show launched her Australian Ma Vie World Tour.
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.
The search for missing prospector Gus Lamont enters its fifth day in a remote WA mine shaft. Police and volunteers continue desperate efforts. Follow live updates.
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.