News Articles for Mineral Resources

Chris Ellison has no current plans to spin-off Mineral Resources' lithium business and remains keen to build a refinery at the company's Wodgina mine in the Pilbara.

Internationally recognised lithium expert Joe Lowry expects the price of battery quality lithium carbonate to continue its upward trajectory into 2027 before hitting highs of US$97,000 per tonne as the supply and demand curve starts to invert. Speaking at this year's Lithium Update by the Experts at Perth's Hyatt Hotel, Lowry dubbed lithium the “irreplaceable element” in the new energy transition and says the balance of power in the industry has switched from China to Australia and South America.

Northern Star Resources and SRG Global are among the businesses moving into 500 Hay Street, as its developer allays fears about the building's structural integrity.

Mineral Resources' battle with a former contracts manager has spilled out into the Supreme Court, with the Chris Ellison-led miner pursuing a partner in the alleged secret commissions deal.

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses his cover story on Andrew Hastie and reviews highlights from his appearance at this morning's Politics & Policy event.

Chris Ellison's lawyers have failed in their bid to have more chunks of the contentious lawsuit against him scrubbed from the court record, as his former contracts manager mulls an appeal.

Mining software provider K2fly has tabled some healthy numbers from the September quarter with the company achieving record highs in its core metrics thanks to continued major tier 1 contract wins. The company operates in the global resources space under a ‘Software as a Service' business model – meaning its product is delivered on a subscription basis.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about his recent conversation with Justin Parker, the convicted businessman central to the Perth Mint's ongoing governance saga.

Global Lithium is lining up $121 million from institutional investors to buy the remaining stake in its second exploration project, with Mineral Resources pitching in to maintain its interest.

Business News has updated its listing of WA's biggest resources projects to incorporate a spate of new developments and analysed which projects are next.

Mark Beyer and Jordan Murray discuss Qantas, workplace deaths, urban infill and Mineral Resources, as well as previewing next week's edition of Business News.

Kairos Minerals has uncovered several lithium targets and a new gold target from a swag of soil samples collected from its Pilbara tenements that have fuelled the company's appetite for an immediate follow-up. The gold target is 2.5km long, but it is lithium targets, based on elevated lithium and pathfinder elements and geology, that have Kairos eager for more exploratory work.

Mineral Resources has told analysts it can build a lithium refinery in the Pilbara at a much cheaper price than equivalent refineries in WA's South West.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about her recent coverage of sustainability in the building sector, including at a major development near Fremantle.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on time spent in Arizona and lessons learned from the Copper state's tourism industry.

Mineral Resources has showcased new ore reserves for its lithium projects, a new leadership group and multiple growth opportunities as it contemplates a lithium spin-off.

Aruma Resources has kicked off a second phase drilling campaign of up to 1800m over 12 holes at the company's Mt Deans lithium and rubidium project 120km south of Kalgoorlie in WA. The drill holes will pierce down to depths as low as 120m in a follow-up program to first phase drilling and recent rock chip sampling that returned high-grade lithium and rubidium results. Aruma anticipates its work to be completed in mid-October with results to be released in due course.

ASX-listed mining software provider K2fly has strengthened its ties with Imerys Group after inking a three year contract for use of its Land Access solution. The three year deal has a total contract value of $860,000 and an annual recurring revenue of $123,000 in exchange for a system that manages land access, studies, approvals, stakeholder engagement, operations and land use.

Explosive allegations levelled against MinRes and boss Chris Ellison at the hands of a former contracts manager will remain under wraps, with the court slashing almost one-third of the claim.

Diversified miner and contractor Mineral Resources has extended its support for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, taking its total contribution to $2.25 million.

What it means to be an Aboriginal business is central to the debate over ‘black cladding'.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his power and energy feature, including the future of coal, Griffin Coal and the possibility of a state carbon charge.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources and business partner-turned-rival Steve Wyatt's Destec have reached a peace deal over a highly-charged document-swap, as the battle over their rail venture continues.

Shares in Warrick Hazeldine-chaired Global Lithium Resources have risen to a new high after major shareholder Mineral Resources lifted its interest in the business.

Mineral Resources shares have soared to an all-time high amid speculation that the Chris Ellison-led miner is considering a spin-out of its lithium operations.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss protesting at the Midwinter Ball and the ongoing viability of gas and coal projects.

Battery metal explorer Askari Metals has completed another round of field mapping and sampling at the company's Barrow Creek lithium project located in the NT's Arunta pegmatite province. The field program was designed to identify and sample outcropping pegmatites in the previously unexplored south-central portion of the project.

The Aboriginal business sector in the Goldfields has been a poor cousin to the Pilbara but is starting to develop.

Built on strong foundations, a trio of big WA companies are leading the state's future economic drive.

Swedish technology company Hexagon AB has made its third Western Australian acquisition in the space of five years with the purchase of privately owned iConstruct.

A company set up by Banjima traditional owner Paula White has teamed up with ASX company Mineral Resources to win a major crushing contract with BHP.

Mineral Resources has formally commenced its $3 billion Onslow iron ore project and flagged further rapid growth in the business while also reporting a sharp fall in annual profit.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes Virginia Miltrup, Bronwyn Grieve, Tim Walster, David Bonomini, Kate Frost and Kelly Hick.

Claims of insider trading and delivering $8 million in contracts to associates have been lobbed by MinRes against sacked manager-turned-'whistleblower' Steven Pigozzo.

There's a quiet rumbling at Talisman Mining that the next major copper-gold discovery in NSW may not be far away. A recently refocused exploration drive initiated by the ASX-listed explorer has unveiled more than a dozen targets hidden under cover at the company's wholly owned Lachlan copper-gold project.

Acute shortages of labour and accommodation are crimping growth in the Goldfields more than most parts of WA.

Domestic firms dominate the industry's leaderboard when it comes to sustainability and fairness as investors weigh where to put green capital.

Helped by rising oil prices, Buru Energy has tabled its record price for an oil shipment yet, bringing in about $5.7 million from its 50 per cent share in 76,000 barrels of crude from its joint venture Ungani oilfield near Broome in WA. The shipment by a tanker through Wyndham port raked in $1 million above the company's previous high in February.

Pilbara Minerals has reported strong growth in production as it invests in new capacity while diversified miner Mineral Resources has received a boost from its lithium operations.

ASX-listed mining software firm K2fly has tabled record growth in key metrics for the June quarter and the 2022 financial year after continuing its hot streak of contract wins. The company posted record results in annual recurring revenue, invoices raised and cash receipts in addition to closing out the financial year with a cashflow-positive quarter of $1.7 million.