Focus Minerals shares have dipped on the ASX after the company announced a half year net loss of $27.4 million and the resignation of its chief executive, Campbell Baird.
Frontier Resources spinoff Torque Mining has launched a $4 million initial public offering to fund exploration activities at its gold and metals projects in Tasmania.
The decision not to re-release an oil and gas exploration permit near the Rowley Shoals Marine Park shows the offshore Kimberley region is proving difficult for the sector, an analyst says.
Motorists can expect further price rises at the petrol bowser over the next couple of weeks, reflecting rising world oil prices, Commonwealth Securities says.
The state government has given the green light to Rio Tinto to go ahead with a planned $3 billion expansion of its iron ore mine and power generation infrastructure in the Pilbara.
Prominent mining identity Joe Gutnick will join Blackham Resources as its new chairman after providing it with a $13 million financing package for the Matilda gold project near Wiluna.
Aquila Resources shares slumped today after the company disclosed that it would continue to restrict spending at its ambitious West Pilbara iron ore project to "minimum" levels for the rest of the
Tanami Gold has announced a $65.3 million capital raising at a massive discount to its current share price, in order to repay its debts and complete a definitive feasibility study at its Central Ta
The administrators of Griffin Energy Group have welcomed key state government regulatory moves designed to clear the way for the sale of Bluewaters power station to Japanese companies Sumitomo Corp
Resource Equipment shares have slipped on the ASX, after the company announced that weak market conditions would result in the company experiencing zero profit growth in financial year 2013.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has chosen former foreign minister Alexander Downer as her second representative on the board of oil and gas explorer Lakes Oil.
Northern Minerals has announced $58 million in financing arrangements to fund the completion of a feasibility study at its Browns Range heavy rare earths project near Halls Creek.
Navigator Resources has sourced an additional $3 million in working capital from major shareholder Au Mining, to cover a funding shortfall created by operational issues at its Bronzewing gold mine
Gryphon Minerals says its Banfora gold project in Burkina Faso will cost $US208 million to develop, with first production from the mine to occur in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Gina Rinehart has held on to the top spot on Forbes Asia's annual Australian rich list despite falling iron ore prices eating into her billion (.41 billion) mining fortune.
Engineering and project services group Clough has acquired energy and resources sector commissioning, completions and hazardous inspections firm e20 for $14 million.
Explosives and mining chemicals supplier Orica says it is on track to meet its guidance on financial performance despite a drop in its specialty bolts and injectable chemicals business.
Final decisions on $126 billion of planned resources projects during 2013 will determine whether the investment pipeline slows gradually or comes to an abrupt halt, an independent forecaster says.
Straits Resources has announced a plan to separate its gold and copper assets into two ASX-listed entities, while also downgrading its production forecasts.
Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh has resigned as a director of Seven West Media following his appointment to the global miner's top job and relocation to London.
Western Areas has announced a renegotiated offtake deal with China's Jinchuan Group, covering up to 26,000 tonnes of nickel concentrate over a two year period.
Gases and engineering group BOC has announced two new upgrades at its Kwinana gas plant, as part of a $100 million-plus capital works program it is rolling out across Western Australia.
Former Macmahon Holdings boss Nick Bowen has been appointed executive chairman of Sydney-headquartered engineering, maintenance and construction group Tempo Australia.
Wesfarmers has lifted sales in all its retail businesses in the first half of the financial year, with the strongest growth coming from Coles and Bunnings.
