Category : Mining


Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays

Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.

Aussie Miners Forge US Rare Earths Alliance

Two Australian mining heavyweights join forces to supply critical minerals to American defence contractors, creating a new Western supply chain for rare earth elements essential for modern technology.

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.

WA businessman cleared as mining charges dropped

In a dramatic legal turnaround, theft charges against Perth businessman Dean George Scook have been dismissed by WA prosecutors, ending a controversial case alleging shadow directorship in the mining sector.

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.

Trump's Critical Minerals Push Challenges Australia

Former US President Donald Trump's aggressive critical minerals strategy could challenge Australia's position as a global mining powerhouse, with new tariffs and domestic production incentives reshaping international markets.

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.

Western Mines finds high-grade nickel-copper in WA

Western Mines Group makes significant nickel-copper sulphide discovery at Mulga Tank Project in Western Australia, with assays revealing exceptional grades that could mark new mining district.

Soaring Power Prices Threaten WA Mining Jobs

Chamber of Minerals and Energy warns skyrocketing electricity costs are putting WA's resources sector at risk, calling on the Cook Government to intervene before massive job losses occur.

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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