WA heatwave warning as temperatures tipped past 40C
Parts of Western Australia face a severe heatwave this weekend, with the mercury set to climb into the mid-forties. Stay informed and prepare for extreme conditions.
Category : Search result: Pilbara temperatures
Geelong braces for cold snap on New Year's Eve
Geelong is set for a chilly New Year's Eve as a cold front brings temperatures down to 11°C. Plan your celebrations with our full weather forecast and safety tips.
Kalamazoo Advances WA Gold Project with Key Appointment
Kalamazoo Resources appoints Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus pre-feasibility study and reports early success in its new diamond drilling campaign at the Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara. Read the latest developments.
Karratha Airport pushes for international flight status
Karratha Airport in WA's Pilbara is making a fourth bid for international status, aiming to connect the booming region to destinations like Bali and Singapore. Could this be the key to unlocking growth for the 17,000-strong community?
Hunter heatwave: Temperatures soar above 40C
The Hunter region is enduring a severe heatwave, with inland areas reaching 43C. Lifesavers urge swimmers to stay safe at patrolled beaches as the extreme conditions continue through the weekend.
Christmas 2025 Weather Forecast for Australian Capitals
Brace for a mixed bag of extreme weather this Christmas 2025 across Australia's capitals. From scorching heat in Perth to potential storms in Sydney, check the full forecast to plan your festive day.
Banks Forecast Iron Ore Price Drop to $83/Tonne in 2026
Leading investment banks forecast a significant correction in iron ore prices to around US$83 per tonne by 2026, driven by rising global supply and slower demand growth from China's steel sector.
WA heatwave warning persists, temps to reach mid-40s
West Australians are urged to stay cool as a severe heatwave warning is issued for multiple regions, with temperatures set to soar into the mid-40s this week. Slip, slop, slap!
$519M Investment to Advance Pilbara's Rhodes Ridge Project
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.
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.
BHP, Rio Tinto trial battery-electric haul trucks in Pilbara
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 to Transform Pilbara Iron Ore Hub
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.
Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott unveils $15bn 'sharper' vision
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 drills for more gold at Ashburton Project
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.
$5K Golden Horseshoe Hunt Hidden in Karratha for Christmas
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!
Perth's record heat, suspicious Geraldton bushfire destroys home
Perth endures its hottest December day in 46 years, hitting 39C, while a suspicious bushfire near Geraldton destroys a home. Hundreds of firefighters battle extreme conditions. Latest updates.
Perth's hottest day in eight months hits 37C
Perth is set to sizzle with its hottest day in eight months, reaching 37C on Monday. Get the full forecast and essential heatwave safety tips to stay cool.
FIFO worker earns $140k in 9 months in WA
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.
Chlorine Gas Leak Emergency in Yandeyarra Community
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
PLS Shares Hit $4 Milestone in Lithium Rebound
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.
WA Students Win Ultimate BHP Pilbara Mine Excursion
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.
Novo Resources Finds High-Grade Gold in Pilbara
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.
BHP funds $10M Pilbara habitat at Perth Zoo
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.
Lithium & Tantalum Prices Soar: Aussie Miners Profit
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.
Perth's soaking October: Rainfall soars, temps plummet
Perth has endured an unseasonably cold and wet October with rainfall totals soaring 67% above average while temperatures plummeted below normal, marking one of the soggiest starts to spring in recent memory.
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.
Page 1 of 1