Gold sector glitters

Gold is a rare bright light in the mining industry, with major changes during the past two years to be followed by the opening of multiple new mines and more M&A deals. Click through to find the special report, which ranks WA producers, and looks at Gold Corp, executive pay, and new gold projects.

Refining is a vital step in the gold supply chain, but it's a practice facing increasing competition from within the sector and from technological change.

The past year has marked a period of major change at many of WA's gold producers in terms of personnel and pay.

New gold mining projects under way or in advanced planning will collectively deliver more than 1 million ounces to production each year when operational.