Mining

WA's resources sector has more than doubled in value in a decade, and its hold on the state's economy has only tightened.

Fortescue has offered to pay $150 million compensation to the Yindjibarndi people immediately, should the native title group not wish to appeal.

Arafura expects to lock in an FID for its rare earths play before June 30.

Shares in uranium producer Paladin Energy fell by more than 10 per cent on Wednesday following the release of its latest interim FY26 financials.

A colossal legal battle over Hancock Prospecting's mining empire continues with appeal notices officially lodged against Wright Prospecting, DFD Rhodes, the Rinehart children, and Rio Tinto.

On the same day it announced the end of its tenure at the Bellevue gold project, Develop Global has secured a $274 million deal with Core Lithium.

Perenti's underground mining arm Barminco has secured a major $850 million contract with Bellevue Gold at its namesake mine, taking over from Develop Global.

The boss of a Pilbara native title group has hailed a landmark compensation verdict as a win for Indigenous rights, while expressing disappointment at other elements of the judgement.

Fortescue has been ordered to pay the Yindjibarndi people $150 million for mining their lands without approval by Australia's Federal Court.

Critical minerals-focused duo American West Metals and EV Resources have announced positive developments from their respective projects in North America.

Hazer Group boss Glenn Corrie says it's time for Australia to recommence its journey back to energy-independence.

Two decades after he founded mining services firm MLG Oz, Murray Leahy is moving into the boardroom.

The corporate watchdog has failed to appeal an administrative bid in its action against billionaire Clive Palmer in the Federal Court.

Mark Norwell reflects on his leadership journey at one of the state's biggest mining services firms.

Shares in South Perth-based FMR Resources rose by more than 30 per cent early on Monday following news it would expand its presence in Chile.

A power offtake deal signed by iron ore miner Rio Tinto will underpin construction of Australia's first Indigenous-backed large renewable energy project in the Pilbara.

Peter Secker-led Canyon Resources has increased its interest in major Cameroon infrastructure, as it moves closer towards first production.

Determined to ride momentum on the back of recent appointments, Asara Resources will undertake its second major capital raise in 10 months.

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

A Pilbara native title group wants Rio Tinto to commit to a date to cease water abstraction from a waterway and launch a probe into damage to the system.

American Tungsten and Antimony has selected Trump Media and Technology Group independent director David Bernhardt to chair its strategic advisory board.

A long-running feud between Fortescue and the Yindjibarndi people will reach its close next week, with the miner or state government potentially on the hook for billions of dollars in compensation for damaging country without consent.

Former Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has sold almost $5.5 million worth of shares in the iron ore major, representing the lion's share of her stake.

Wiluna Mining Corporation management has sought Supreme Court intervention in its ongoing control spat with an entity linked to prominent prospector Mark Creasy.

Fortescue chair Andrew Forrest has intensified his criticism of the fuel rebate scheme, saying it is preventing the broader mining industry from embracing electrification and clean energy.

Nedlands-based Kingsrose Mining has appointed Andrew Caruso as its chief executive, effective from June 15.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations have begun early for EV Resources, following a key update from its operations in México.

Regis Resources and Vault Minerals will merge, in a move which could create a new top three, $10.7 billion goldminer in Western Australia.

Westgold Resources has divested its Peak Hill gold project to West Perth-based junior Great Boulder Resources in a deal worth at least $58.3 million.

A Perth-founded diving company has reinvented itself and is now delivering world-leading resource-recovery results.

Two mining services firms have notched five-year contracts this morning, both in the Northern Territory.

West Perth-based American West Metals has announced plans to raise $10 million, as it moves fast-track drilling activities at its West Desert critical minerals project in the US.