Mining

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled on what should be redacted from documents related to the legal proceedings between Mineral Resources and Destec.

Changes to the safeguard mechanism putting a hard cap on pollution from big emitters have passed the Senate with the support of the Greens and crossbenchers.

Takeover target Mincor Resources has withdrawn its full-year nickel production guidance after customer BHP refused to alter its contract to accept lower quality ore.

Mineral Resources has stepped up its calls for increased government support for processing of ‘critical minerals' in Australia saying it is needed to match subsidies on offer elsewhere.

Leeuwin Metals' debut on the ASX has marked the end of a two-month initial public offering drought for Western Australian companies.

Pilbara Minerals has given the tick of approval to invest a further $560 million to nearly double nameplate production at its Pilgangoora lithium project in the Pilbara.

Shares in lithium project developer Liontown Resources have jumped nearly 70 per cent after it disclosed US company Albemarle Corporation had submitted three takeover proposals.

Fortescue Metals Group has again pushed back first production from its Iron Bridge magnetite project in the Pilbara.

The explorer has tabled a 50 per cent increase to its Gonneville mineral resource, touting the deposit as the second largest undeveloped nickel sulphide resource in Australia.

Goldminer Northern Star Resources is a high-cost producer relative to its peers and is likely to substantially increase annual capital expenditure to $1.3 billion, a ratings agency has found.

New leadership is in store for ASX-listed NiCo Resources after announcing the resignations of founding non-executive chairman Warren Hallam and chief executive Rod Corps.

Magnetite miner Karara Mining has been slapped with a $120,000 fine and told to pay $7,459 in costs over a crushing incident that left an employee with a permanent hand injury.

Mineral Resources-backed junior Global Lithium Resources has recruited local engineer Wave International to lead a definitive feasibility study for its flagship lithium project.

Receivers from FTI Consulting have been called in to manage Rivet Mining Services, the Perth-based subsidiary of contracting business Rivet Group.

Clive Palmer's private company has posted a bumper annual profit of $276 million as he continues to benefit from a lucrative royalties deal on a Pilbara iron ore project.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has urged Australia to take bold steps to transform its energy sector after the latest United Nations report on global warming.

SMS Rental is suing a Norton Gold Fields-related company for almost $13 million, alleging the Kalgoorlie business has failed to pay invoices issued for mining and maintenance services.

The local share market has finished up 0.8 per cent, after giving back some of its gains in the late afternoon.

West-Perth based explorer Besra Gold has signed a $US300 million funding deal with one of its major shareholders.

Andrew Forrest's Wyloo Metals has lobbed a $760 million cash takeover for restarting nickel player Mincor Resources, using the target's ailing share price in a bid to sway investors.

Rio Tinto is yet to meet its internal cultural heritage management standards following the destruction of ancient rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in 2020, a report finds.

Meteoric Resources has appointed Nicholas Holthouse as the company's new chief executive to lead its rare earth elements venture in South America.

Mark Zeptner-led goldminer Ramelius Resources is continuing an acquisitive streak by launching a friendly scrip takeover for Eastern Goldfields explorer Breaker Resources.

BHP WA iron ore asset president Brandon Craig remained tight-lipped on costs but has outlined the company's plan to increase production in the state, at a Business News event.

The Australian dollar gold price reached a new high overnight in a bellwether of investor sentiment following the collapse of three banks and a potential welcome break for producers battling high costs.

Northern Star Resources is anticipating production from its Pogo operation in Alaska could be trimmed by up to 40,000 ounces for FY23 as a result of unplanned motor repairs.

Sierra Rutile could be more than $6 million out of pocket after unsuccessful attempts to appeal a 2021 Sierra Leone High Court decision that found the ASX-lister allegedly damaged logistics equipment.

Potential takeover talks could be back on the table between Newcrest Mining and Newmont Corporation after a near five-week stalemate.

ASX-listed goldminer Red 5 has announced chair and director Kevin Dundo will resign after 13 years with the company.

Piedmont Lithium has sought to hose down a short-selling report made by self-described activist investment firm Blue Orca Capital targeting a lithium project in Ghana.

More than 100 employees within Fortescue Metals Group are set to be laid off as the group looks to get boots on the ground at a planned mine in Gabon and shift focus to new projects in America.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy has revealed a drop in the number of women in management roles, while BHP and Western Power announce diversity achievements.