News Articles for Mineral Resources

A joint bid by Neometals and mining giant Mineral Resources, using electricity to turn purified lithium chloride from South American brines into lithium hydroxide, has entered its final stage at a testing facility in Canada. The pilot testwork progam being undertaken with Neometals' proprietory “ELi” process is aimed at producing a converted material for use in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries.

The first ore from Mineral Resources' $3 billion Onslow Iron project is being loaded onto a bulk carrier ready for export on budget and ahead of schedule.

Lithium aspirant Kali Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive Paul Adams as its managing director, effective from July 1.

Core Lithium's search for a chief executive has ended, with the miner appointing Paul Brown, effective from June 4.

Poseidon Nickel has recommended exploration at its Lake Johnston project in the Goldfields after a deal with Mineral Resources was terminated.

A Mineral Resources plan to purchase Poseidon Nickel's Lake Johnston nickel plant and convert it to treat lithium mined in the area will not go ahead.

Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison spoke with unwavering confidence about the miner's project in Onslow, saying there was nothing easier than iron ore.

Doubts over the direction of the iron ore price have fostered talk of lean times ahead for the industry.

Poseidon Nickel says it is disappointed by a move from Mineral Resources to renegotiate the terms of its purchase of the Lake Johnston project, and will consider legal avenues.

Mineral Resources has flagged plans to sell an interest in its Perth Basin gas infrastructure as it progresses the partial sale of an iron ore haul road in the Pilbara.

Lithium Australia chief executive officer and managing director Simon Linge is pleased with the company's progression heading into the final quarter of the 2024 financial year.

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals have become the first customers for the highly anticipated Lumsden Point facility in the Port of Port Hedland.

Major construction and planning is under way to improve sea, air, and rail infrastructure to address future freight demands.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss takeover deals for MMA and APM; hydrogen approvals challenges; payroll tax; WA's gas market; and resource export outlook.

Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region's oil potential.

Mineral Resources' $850 million Lockyer gas project proposal has taken another step in the planning process, under the state government's assessment pathway.

A junior Pilbara iron ore company is casting its net wide - including to prospective salt miners – in the search for port space to boost its exports.

Poseidon Nickel's boss has resigned a day after announcing a deal to sell off its nickel concentrator plant to Mineral Resources, amid more cost cuts for the business.

Mineral Resources has inked a $15 million deal to acquire a nickel concentrator plant with plans to repurpose the site into a lithium processing hub in the Goldfields.

Shares in Macro Metals rose by 50 per cent on Wednesday morning to 5 cents per share, following news of the company's recent asset and Board acquisitions.

Aurumin is primed and ready to get back to the drill rig at its Sandstone gold project in Western Australia's Mid West region after closing out on the final $1.07 million owing on a convertible note. The company says it will immediately exploit its financial freedom with a firm commitment to getting its Sandstone project back to “pouring gold bars”.

The government won't ‘necessarily agree' with the findings of an inquiry into domestic gas policy, but Premier Roger Cook says the report will be considered in policy decision making.

Mineral Resources will seek out a partner to develop substantial oil contained within its Lockyer natural gas project in the Perth Basin, in a move it expects will slash fuel costs.

A year's a long time in the oil and gas business and plenty can change during that period.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

Biotechnology company Orthocell will raise $3.5 million, with proceeds put towards its international market expansion strategy.

Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources is closing its cheque book to juniors in the lithium sector but is still keen on inking deals with gold miners for battery metals rights.

Western Australia's domestic gas policy settings require serious government intervention to protect industry, according to the interim report from the state's inquiry into the matter.

Mineral Resources has leant on iron ore to drive mining revenue against weak lithium and battery chemicals prices, according to its half year results.

Chris Ellison-chaired Delta Lithium has provided updates on its Yinnetharra and Mt Ida lithium projects, located in the Gascoyne and Goldfields regions.

Allegations raised against Mineral Resources by former procurement manager Steven Pigozzo remain under wraps as both parties try to strengthen their claims.

Venus Metals has kicked off its maiden reverse-circulation drill campaign at its Youanmi lithium project where lithium-bearing pegmatites were recently discovered at its highly-compelling Deep South lithium prospect. The Deep South lithium prospect sits 44km south of the Youanmi Gold Mine, which is about 450km north-east of Perth in Western Australia's rugged Murchison region.

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Roger Cook has conceded a policy that requires 100 per cent of onshore gas to be used domestically will mean little if it stifles investment, as his government explore its domgas settings.

Macmahon Holdings and Mineral Resources have recently announced major board moves with the appointment of new non-executive directors.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the battery metals shake out; Santos legal delay impacts; high energy prices; HBF cost cut; McCusker charity news, and a magazine preview.

Diversified miner Mineral Resources says its in-house operations model has allowed it to keep its lithium business profitable and cash flow positive, despite depressed market conditions.

Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources has boosted its stake in Kali Metals to 14 per cent, about a week after acquiring an almost 10 per cent shareholding.

Woodside reinvested more than $20 million into Western Australian communities in 2023 as the company ramped up efforts to combat vocal criticism of its multibillion dollar gas projects.

Premier Roger Cook has left the door ajar for the export ambitions of gas developers in the Perth Basin, committing to look at the state's domestic policy settings over the next six months.