Federal Backing for SA Iron Ore Project
A multibillion-tonne iron ore project in South Australia has secured Major Project Status, highlighting its national importance. The Premier is set to announce a steelworks development in the Mid North region.
Category : Mining
Mining Slams Liberal Plan to Review Rare Earth Mining
The mining industry criticizes a Liberal election promise to review rare earth strip mining on the Limestone Coast, calling it a cynical vote-buying exercise.
BHP Boss Fears Union Activity Will Stifle Iron Ore Investment
BHP CEO Mike Henry expresses concerns that union activity in Western Australia's iron ore industry could deter long-term investment, impacting the state's economic future.
Horizon Minerals Plans Major WA Gold Hub with New Funding
Horizon Minerals has launched a $175 million placement to fund its Black Swan gold hub in WA, with studies showing potential for 102,000 ounces annually over five years.
Viridis Lifts Colossus Rare Earths Grades in Brazil
Viridis Mining and Minerals reports strong assay results from drilling at its Colossus project in Brazil, enhancing resource confidence and growth potential for rare earths.
True North Copper Steps Up Qld Drilling for Copper Push
True North Copper intensifies drilling at its Cloncurry project in Queensland, aiming to boost resource confidence ahead of a pre-feasibility study while exploring new targets.
Horizon Minerals Gets $175M for Black Swan Gold Revival
Horizon Minerals has raised $175 million from investors to restart the Black Swan gold processing plant in Kalgoorlie, boosting local mining and economic prospects.
Gateway Mining Drills 16km WA Gold Target
Gateway Mining is set to begin a large-scale drilling campaign at its Great Western prospect in Western Australia, targeting a 16km dolerite unit with promising gold indicators.
BHP CEO Warns WA Unions Amid Copper Earnings Surge
BHP CEO Mike Henry issues a unionisation warning in Western Australia as copper overtakes iron ore as the company's top earner, highlighting strategic shifts in the mining sector.
WA FIFO Workers Earn $20k+ Weekly in Gold Rush
Specialised blue-collar workers in Western Australia's gold mining boom are earning more than $20,000 a week, surpassing experienced surgeons, with no university degree required.
Another Fatality Adds to Grim Toll at Rio Tinto Mine
A worker has died at a Rio Tinto mine in Western Australia, marking the latest fatality in a series of incidents that have raised serious safety questions across the mining industry.
St George Mining Acquires Land for Brazilian Rare Earths Project
St George Mining has purchased 166 hectares of industrial land near its Araxá project in Brazil, accelerating niobium and rare earths production in the critical minerals market.
American West Metals Drills Utah Critical Minerals Targets
American West Metals mobilises drill contractors for a 5,000-metre program at its West Desert project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, copper, and gallium to expand the US's largest indium resource.
Kaiser Reef Plans Expansion for Vic, Tassie Gold Mines
Kaiser Reef announces a strategy to boost gold production and extend mine life at its Henty and Maldon operations, funded by operating cash flow amid strong gold prices.
BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Lose $15B as Iron Ore Prices Fall
Shares in BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue plummeted, wiping over $15 billion in value as iron ore prices drop due to rising Chinese stockpiles and demand concerns.
Myuna Colliery Workers Face Redundancy as Talks Stall
Workers at Myuna Colliery in New South Wales confront redundancy as crucial coal supply discussions with Eraring Power Station reach an impasse, threatening jobs and local economy.
Hunter Mining Drives Economy with Record Investment
The Hunter region's mining sector is experiencing a historic investment boom, injecting billions into the local economy and creating thousands of jobs, according to a new report.
WA Mining Fund Braces for $300m Clean-Up Bill After Default
The WA government's Mining Rehabilitation Fund is facing a potential $300 million clean-up bill after Wingstar Investments missed a $9.1 million bond payment for the Avalon nickel mine, triggering a domino effect of environmental liabilities.
Myuna Colliery Redundancy Risk as Coal Talks Stall
Workers at Myuna Colliery in New South Wales may face redundancy as negotiations over coal supply contracts have stalled, threatening jobs and local economic stability.
Critica's Rare Earths Breakthrough in Western Australia
Critica Limited achieves a commercial-grade rare earth carbonate from its Jupiter project in WA, boosting magnet elements and recovery rates with innovative processing.
Patriot Uncorks 31M Ounce Silver Resource in Peru
Patriot Resources announces a maiden mineral resource of 31.39 million ounces silver-equivalent at its Tassa project in Southern Peru, with plans for open-pit mining and further exploration.
Hot Chili's Shallow Copper Hits Boost Chile Project
Hot Chili reports shallow high-grade copper-gold results at La Verde in Chile, enhancing potential for a starter pit at its Costa Fuego project, with deeper drilling indicating an expanding core.
Genesis Minerals Buys Lady Julie Gold Patch for $639M
Genesis Minerals has agreed to acquire Magnetic Resources' Lady Julie gold patch in a $639 million deal, expanding its gold portfolio in Western Australia.
Great Southern Mining Extends Gold Strike to 3.5km in WA
Great Southern Mining has expanded its Golden Boulder gold discovery in Western Australia to a 3.5-kilometre strike, with shallow drilling revealing high-grade intercepts and untested depth potential.
Bluescope Waste Stockpiles Face EPA Scrutiny Near Springhill Road
The Environmental Protection Authority is investigating waste stockpiles managed by Bluescope near Springhill Road, raising concerns about environmental compliance and community impact in the region.
Premier Cook Defends Lithium Support Amid Albemarle CEO Criticism
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has defended state support for the lithium sector after Albemarle's CEO criticised high business costs, highlighting the industry's economic importance amid global demand for battery minerals.
KalGold's Deep Drilling Finds Gold Extension Near Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining's maiden diamond drilling at the Pinjin project reveals gold mineralisation extends deeper than previously tested, with significant intercepts and structural insights boosting resource potential.
Patriot Resources Targets AI Surge with Global Copper-Silver Portfolio
ASX-listed Patriot Resources has assembled a high-grade copper-silver portfolio in Peru and Zambia to capitalise on soaring demand from AI and data centres, with aggressive exploration plans underway.
Horizon Minerals aumenta recursos de oro en Kalgoorlie con mercado caliente
Horizon Minerals ha incrementado su base de recursos globales a 1,88 millones de onzas de oro, aprovechando los altos precios del metal para redefinir los grados de corte y optimizar depósitos cerca de Kalgoorlie.
WA FIFO Workers Earn $20k+ Weekly in Gold Rush, No Degree Needed
Western Australian fly-in fly-out workers are reportedly earning more than $20,000 per week during a major gold rush, with many achieving this high income without holding university degrees.
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