Shares in Zenith Energy were up 10 per cent to 55 cents after the remote generation operator listed on the ASX today, with the company planning to use the $25 million it raised to move into renewables and microgrid technology.
Three contractors have won work for Altura Mining's planned $140 million Pilgangoora lithium mine, as the company continues work to secure debt financing for the project.
Flinders Mines is seeking to raise $16 million to advance its Pilbara iron ore project, with the company needing to fund further work to progress the mine to feasibility stage.
The first stage of an expansion plan to double capacity at the Wiluna gold project would cost about $25 million, according to a preliminary study undertaken by Blackham Resources.
Macmahon Holdings has finalised documentation for what is a potentially transformational deal with Indonesia's PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara, two months after announcing a heads of agreement in the midst of a hostile takeover battle.
Resources companies look set to get out their drill bits this year, with the number of exploration applications made to the state government up nearly 50 per cent in the March quarter compared to the same period in 2016.
Resources hopeful Talisman Mining has secured a $23 million debt financing agreement to fund the Monty copper and gold project which is to be built in a joint venture with Sandfire Resources.
The global company that runs many of WA's mine camps believes a technology platform developed with local ICT firm Velrada provides a blueprint for its international operations.
Heron Resources has awarded CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman a $107 million engineering, procurement and construction contract for a processing facility at its Woodlawn zinc-copper project south of Sydney.
Mining giant Rio Tinto expects further growth in Asia on the back of China's One Belt One Road initiative, which is expected to result in heavy infrastructure investments in the region.
South Australian charter airline Rossair Charter Services is making a push into Western Australia, as it refines operations following the recent acquisition of Perth-based Ad Astral Aviation.
Martin Purvis is leaving his post as managing director and chief executive of Troy Resources to take on the same responsibilities at mineral sands miner MZI Resources, following Trevor Matthews' resignation in November.
Perth entrepreneur Steve Tobin is gearing up for an expansion of oil and gas and minerals exploration in Australia, after selling a majority stake in Terrex Seismic to a private equity group to fund the acquisition of what he believes is a breakthrough technology.
Shares in Pilbara Minerals were up 20 per cent on news the company has inked a major offtake and $US20 million investment agreement it says will pave the way for final funding of development of its Pilgangoora lithium project.
Perth junior Salt Lake Potash has tapped investors for $17.6 million to fund development of a pilot plant at its Goldfields salt lakes project near Laverton.
SPECIAL REPORT: West Perth-based junior Metalicity is developing a plan to take the Admiral Bay zinc deposit in the Canning Basin to production, two years after the project was bought from the collapsed Kagara Mining.
SPECIAL REPORT: The value of investment into WA gold projects is about four times as much as this time last year, while growth in spending on lithium has been even more substantial.
MACA has won a $6 million contract to provide mining services to Northern Minerals' Browns Range heavy rare earths pilot project, while an additional $4 million bulk earthworks contract is also due to be awarded to the Perth-based company.
The Town of Port Hedland has voted to support BHP Billiton's ambition to ship out an extra 5 million tonnes of iron ore a year from the port, as the mining giant pushes for a licence to ship 290mtpa by the 2019 financial year.
Premier Mark McGowan has gently chided the mining and energy sector, saying it needs to lift support for local manufacturing, apprentice training and local employment.
Perth explorer Orinoco Gold has announced plans to buy out its joint venture partners at the Cascavel mine for $US6.3 million in cash and shares, while both its managing director and chairman have tendered their resignation.
Mount Gibson Iron will spend nearly $100 million on the redevelopment of its Koolan Island iron ore mine, with the company's board giving the green light to bring the operation out of care and maintenance.
Aspiring lithium miner Tawana Resources has raised $15 million from investors to fund ongoing development of its Bald Hill project in the Goldfields, a day after signing a $25 million offtake deal for the operation.
Bligh Resources has recommended shareholders vote in favour of an improved takeover offer by Zeta Resources, having previously backed an acquisition proposal by Saracen Mineral Holdings for its Bundarra gold project.
OPINION: A worldwide shake-up of the fertiliser industry may play out in WA, according to the investment bank, which has been watching Wesfarmers' CSBP division.
Neometals will be relying on third-party interest for the sale of its stake in the Mt Marion lithium mine, after joint venture partners Mineral Resources and Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium declined pre-emptive rights to buy the stake.
