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Cape York mining boom to create 500+ jobs

A massive mining development on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula is poised for approval, promising hundreds of local jobs and significant economic benefits for the region.

Forrest's 'crazy' rare earths plan needs patience

Fortescue Metals chairman Andrew Forrest defends his bold rare earths strategy, urging investors to embrace his 'crazy' plan that could reshape global supply chains and challenge China's dominance.

Explosive Device Review After Cobar Mine Tragedy

A devastating underground mining incident in Cobar has triggered a comprehensive review of explosive devices, while Polymetals announces controversial plans to resume operations at the site.

WA's Green Rare Earth Mining Revolution

Western Australia's rare earth mining sector is pioneering environmentally responsible practices that could make the state a global leader in sustainable critical minerals production.

Cairns Weather: Sunny Today, Storm Risk Looms

Cairns residents can enjoy mostly sunny conditions today with moderate winds, but stay alert for potential storm activity developing later this week across the Far North.

Gateway Mining Launches High-Tech Gold Hunt in WA

Gateway Mining launches major airborne geophysical survey across its Gidgee Gold Project in Western Australia, using cutting-edge technology to uncover new gold deposits in one of the state's most promising regions.

Earlville pedestrian critical after car collision

A man has sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Earlville, with emergency services rushing to the scene on Friday afternoon. The shocking incident has left the Cairns community reeling.

Man fights for life after cow collision in Townsville

A North Queensland man is battling life-threatening injuries after his vehicle collided with a cow on a dark regional road. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns about road safety in rural areas.

Crank Yankers FNQ Mountain Bike Festival Cancelled

The popular Crank Yankers FNQ mountain bike festival has been unexpectedly cancelled and removed from the region's official event schedule, leaving cycling enthusiasts devastated and local businesses concerned about the economic impact.

Soaring power prices threaten WA mining jobs

Western Australia's resources sector sounds alarm over skyrocketing electricity costs, warning of job losses and calling for urgent government intervention to protect the state's economic backbone.

Roy Hill profit falls to $1.8B amid price slump

Gina Rinehart's mining giant Roy Hill sees significant profit drop as weak iron ore prices and cyclone disruptions hit operations hard, mirroring challenges across WA's mining sector.

BHP axes hundreds of Pilbara mining jobs

Mining giant BHP announces sweeping cuts to its Pilbara iron ore operations, putting approximately 720 jobs at risk in Western Australia's crucial resources sector.

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