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Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing

A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.

SA's Rare Earths Boom: The Critical Minerals Revolution

South Australia stands at the brink of an economic transformation as rare earths and critical minerals take centre stage. Discover how these valuable resources could secure our state's future and position Australia as a global leader in the clean energy r

Locksley Exec Takes Helm at Mt Ridley Project

Experienced mining leader Andrew Parker transitions from Locksley Resources to spearhead the strategic development of the promising Mt Ridley project, marking a significant shift in Western Australia's mining landscape.

Mine explosion survivor faces permanent hearing loss

Mackenzie Stirling, the 24-year-old sole survivor of Cobar's Endeavor Mine explosion, confronts permanent hearing damage as new medical reports reveal the devastating long-term consequences of the workplace tragedy.

Distracted crew caused Leeuwin II horror crash

Australian transport investigators reveal how distracted crew and pilots contributed to the terrifying Leeuwin II training ship crash off Western Australia's coast, with safety recommendations now issued.

Aussie Miner's Burkina Faso Gold Battle Drags On

An Australian mining company faces prolonged tensions with Burkina Faso's military government over a contested gold mine stake, highlighting the risks facing resource firms in West Africa's unstable political landscape.

WA's Critical Minerals Warning: Trump Deal Risks

Paul Murray sounds the alarm on Canberra's critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration, warning Western Australia could get short-changed in the global resources race. Discover why this deal has local mining experts concerned.

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.

5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sydney Scooter Tragedy

A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's western suburbs has left a community in mourning after a five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries from a scooter crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young child.

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.

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.

Startrack Worker Killed in West Perth Crash

A fatal collision in West Perth has claimed the life of a Startrack worker, with police revealing the driver may have been involved in a separate incident moments before the tragedy.

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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