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The Australian Workers' Union has flagged a possible legal challenge to BHP's decision to lock out workers who refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Analysts argue iron ore prices won't have to fall far to inflict pain.

Australia's largest new iron ore mine in over 50 years has been officially opened after BHP completed its South Flank project on time and within budget.

Resources companies hope a decision on Port Hedland's South West Creek development is imminent, helping unlock higher iron ore exports.

BHP and Mineral Resources have become the latest big employers to make COVID vaccinations a condition of entry at all of their Australian workplaces, joining mining giant Rio Tinto.

About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.

Record commodity prices and a flurry of M&A deals have defined the past year for listed resources companies.

Fortescue Metals Group is targeting net zero scope 3 emissions by 2040, which covers its entire value chain, including its customers' crude steel manufacturing.

World markets are being rattled by the possible collapse of Evergrande Group.

A faster-than-expected fall in iron ore prices, which are half their peak levels, has led to a big sell-off of mining stocks and raised doubts about the government's budget outlook.

Our board moves wrap includes Greg Medcraft, Susan Kilsby, and Anita Frew.

Woodside's purchase of BHP's oil assets is close to the biggest deal by a WA company.

The state's environmental regulator has given BHP the green light to increase iron ore exports from Port Hedland by 40 million tonnes annually, despite concerns about dust exposure.

History is repeating in the state's nickel industry.

BHP has provided a taste of what to expect in tomorrow's state budget with the mining giant reporting a surge in royalty payments and employee numbers.

Our board moves wrap includes Michelle Hinchliffe, Chris Hunt, Matthew Worner, Denise McComish, Dale Henderson, Mick McMahon, Ian Brannan, Harley Whitcombe, and David Welch.

Osborne Park-based Decmil Group has been contracted to build a bridge over BHP's Yandi rail line and complete road restoration works in the Pilbara.

Mining giant BHP is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccination for anyone entering its worksites and offices.

Highway Construction and Albem Operations are set to build a major piece of BHP-funded road and rail infrastructure near Port Hedland.

There are very few chief executives who get to announce a company defining multi-billion deal on their first day in the job. That's what Meg O'Neill did last week.

The share prices of Australia’s big iron ore miners have fallen by an average of 13 per cent over the past week, under the weight of a lower commodity price and higher costs.The sharp sell

Dozens of women have reported being sexually harassed on Western Australian mine sites, but the big miners concede the true number of cases is likely to be higher.

Major resources players are increasingly investing profits made in WA elsewhere.

Rio Tinto has linked arms with the state government to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to FIFO workers and Pilbara residents.

Monadelphous is suing Fremantle-based ACOR Consultants for almost $1 million over allegedly breaching a contract for works on BHP's $27 million Jimblebar mine upgrade.

BHP has disclosed that its iron ore production costs are set for a big increase next year but will remain just below those of rival Rio Tinto.

Woodside Petroleum has swung back to a half-year profit a day after agreeing to acquire BHP's entire petroleum division in an all-stock deal.

BHP is reshaping its business and corporate structure, with the company selling its petroleum division, making a big investment in potash and ending its dual-listed structure.

Woodside has confirmed plans to merge with BHP's oil and gas business, with the new $40 billion entity to be led by Meg O'Neill.

Monadelphous has secured $200 million in construction and maintenance contracts including with mining majors BHP and Rio Tinto.

Woodside Petroleum and BHP have confirmed today they are in discussions about a potential merger deal involving BHP's entire petroleum business. Details could be announced as soon as this week.

WA potash hopefuls are keeping an eye on what BHP does next.

Underwater acoustics and coral reseeding will be used at the Ningaloo Reef and Great Barrier Reef in a $27 million Australian Institute of Marine Science project supported by BHP.

The mining industry is turning green, but ‘old' sectors like gold and iron ore are still attracting keen support.

Woodside Petroleum's Scarborough gas project will now cost $US12 billion, about $US600 million more than first expected, after the company sharpened its plans.

Former Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh has joined one of WA's largest Aboriginal corporations as an independent director.

BHP has appointed a mining executive who has spent most of her career at Rio Tinto as the new asset president for its Nickel West business.

BHP chief executive Mike Henry has declared the mining giant is in great shape after a strong quarterly report showed good results on production and costs.

The state's environment minister has rejected appeals against decisions to allow two of Australia's biggest iron ore miners to increase their annual exports through Port Hedland, despite ongoing concerns about dust.

BHP has started development of a new Pilbara iron ore mine after its Japanese partners, ITOCHU and Mitsui & Co, bought a minority stake in the project.