The potential closure of the Tomago aluminium smelter threatens thousands of jobs and could send shockwaves through Australia's manufacturing sector, with industry experts warning of catastrophic consequences.
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.
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.