Newly listed exploration company Patriot Lithium has announced the appointment of its inaugural chief executive after two months trading on the market.
Constance Iron plans to raise about $105 million to float on the London Stock Exchange and advance its projects, including magnetite production in Norseman.
Boosted lithium production underpinned a stellar fiscal half-year for IGO, but plans to expand its lithium refinery in Kwinana have run into higher costs and delays on a final investment decision.
Australian miner OZ Minerals has produced a record amount of copper in the December quarter to meet its 2022 guidance but is bracing for higher electricity costs.
Lynas Rare Earths has reported a bolstered sales revenue of $232.7 million in the December quarter, while its Malaysian operation hinges on a contract extension.
Cashed-up lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has signalled it will be targeting acquisition opportunities with the recruitment of senior Macquarie Capital executive John Stanning.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group broke its iron ore shipping record in the December quarter while plans to progress its green energy projects faced a setback.
Newcrest Mining's $214 million West Dome stage eight upgrade at its Telfer mine in the Pilbara is progressing while the feasibility study for its Havieron project has again been pushed back.
US-based Albemarle Corporation has forecast a growth in lithium demand and is planning an expansion to its global operations, including Western Australia.
Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has pushed back the expansion of its Mt Marion lithium project due to labour shortages and delayed supply of processing equipment.
Private company Cockatoo Island Mining is on track for its first iron ore shipment this year after signing a land use agreement with the area's traditional owners.
Norwest Energy directors have unanimously recommended shareholders accept Mineral Resources' improved $497 million takeover offer after previously pushing to reject a lower bid.
One of WA's largest Aboriginal corporations says Rio Tinto is not serious in its efforts to modernise a contentious land use agreement, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.
Perseus Mining is expecting to produce up to 528,370 ounces of gold at the end of this financial year, after exceeding the market guidance for gold production in the recent quarter.
Australian gold company Evolution Mining has recorded a significant drop in its all-in sustaining costs while its operating cashflow increased after producing more gold in the December quarter.
Giant US company Alcoa has withdrawn plans to export raw bauxite from WA as it battles to gain approvals for its mining operations in the Darling Range.
The proposed Bidaminna project, which could involve the clearing of up to 1,000 hectares of vegetation, will undergo the highest level of assessment by the EPA.
The directors of Sydney-based gold explorer Vango Mining have recommended shareholders accept Catalyst Metals' $66 million off-market scrip takeover bid.
The prime minister won't confirm if Australia has signed a significant weapons contract but says the May budget will include national security funding.
Estimated costs to deliver Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley project have escalated to $895 million and shares in the lithium explorer have plunged by 14 per cent.
Black Cat Syndicate is set to raise $17 million through a share placement, at a premium to its recent share price but substantially below its previous capital raisings.
Roy Hill has lodged plans to expand its Pilbara rail network as it aims to hit 100mtpa production and build long-awaited third-party export infrastructure.
BHP has outlined plans to increase the automation of its iron ore operations after reporting a small lift in production to record levels and a dip in shipments.
The leader of Australia's largest mining company has called on fellow miners to take more risks on using innovative technologies for the clean energy transition.
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has supported its first gold project while also agreeing to increase its concessional loan to a rare earths project in WA.
