Analysts rate Rio Tinto's new iron ore plan as reassuring
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rio Tinto's inaugural shipment of high-grade iron ore from Guinea's Simandou project is on its way to China, marking a pivotal moment for global supply. Discover the details and implications.
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!
Western Australia's budget is set for a $2 billion upgrade as iron ore royalties soar above forecasts. Premier Cook pledges funds for health and housing. Read the full analysis.
Element Zero opens its Malaga green iron pilot plant, settles legal dispute with Fortescue, and claims its technology is superior. Read the latest on WA's green steel race.
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.
Gina Rinehart claims BHP and Rio Tinto dividends are being sacrificed for net-zero, citing low public support and regulatory strain on mining. Discover the full story.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
Pilbara Minerals shares surge past $4 for the first time in 18 months, driven by bullish Chinese lithium forecasts and rising EV demand. Discover the forces behind the rally.
83 students from three WA schools won an unforgettable trip to BHP's Newman iron ore mine, experiencing explosions, giant trucks and robotics in action. Discover their incredible journey.
Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison faces ongoing intellectual property dispute over iron ore rail system. Legal battle continues as company defends its technology.
West Australians can score a free limited edition Hancock Iron Ore WA Day bucket hat with The West Australian newspaper coupon. Redeem at AMPOL stations and wear with pride at the Burswood Park festival.
Former Fortescue COO Greg Lilleyman becomes cornerstone investor in Genmin's $18.3 million capital raise for Gabon's first large-scale iron ore mine. Discover the project details.
Novo Resources uncovers exceptional gold grades up to 77.5g/t at Teichman project near Northern Star's Hemi operation. Exploration reveals significant gold-antimony mineralisation with multiple high-grade prospects identified.
Perth Zoo is set for a $10 million transformation with a new immersive Pilbara habitat, funded by BHP. The learning space, opening 2028, will showcase native wildlife. Learn more about this exciting development.
Geelong's bizarre 'Bustastrophe' unfolds as a law firm and mower business clash over an ironic 'Iron Lung' sign. Read the full story of this local dispute.
Australian lithium producers including Pilbara Minerals, MinRes, Liontown and IGO are capitalising on skyrocketing prices for lithium by-product tantalum, creating a lucrative secondary revenue stream.
ASX-listed Mineral Resources sees massive share surge following impressive Onslow Iron production results and dramatically reduced lithium operating costs, signalling strong market confidence.
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.
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.