The Western Australian Government will draft a new Bill which aims to provide the state's mining and natural gas industries with decarbonisation opportunities.
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Skills gaps addressed in battery mineral processing
The Western Australian Government has identified several skills gaps to be addressed in the growth of Australia’s battery industries, with some miners reskilling to transition into minerals processing.
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First Quantum cuts red ribbon at Ravensthorpe
First Quantum Minerals has officially opened the Shoemaker-Levy mine at its Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt operations in Western Australia, extending the operation’s life by 20 years.
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Latest resources figures show WA dominance
The Western Australian resources sector carried the national economy through an arduous 12 months to June 30, as minerals and petroleum sales grew to $210 billion.
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Red 5 forges a Redpath with Darlot development
Red 5 has awarded a mine development contract to Redpath Australia at the Darlot gold mine in Western Australia, accelerating operations for a cost of $13 million.
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WA Govt outlines resources priorities with strategic report
The Western Australian Government has released its mineral and petroleum resources development strategy, prioritising six points including regional areas, exploration, and streamlined approvals.
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Covalent Lithium gets the go-ahead for Kwinana refinery
Covalent Lithium has signed a lease with the Western Australian Government for a new Kwinana lithium refinery, south of Perth.
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WA bolsters exploration funding
The Western Australian Government has increased its contribution to the Exploration Incentive Scheme by $2.5 million, just days after it opened for applications.
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WA government funding to boost exploration drilling
Exploration companies can apply for Western Australian Government assistance with round 24 of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded drilling program and series 2 of the co-funded Energy Analysis Project (EAP) program now open.
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BHP unites with Tesla for nickel supply partnership
BHP will supply Tesla with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia in a collaboration which will aim to make the battery supply chain more sustainable.
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Punch connects regional METS at Austmine
The Western Australian Government invited nine of its regional mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies to the 2021 Austmine conference, ensuring small to medium businesses keep connected to the mining sector.
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WA funds low emissions projects for METS sector
The Western Australian Government has provided $1.5 million to the state's research teams and small to medium businesses to advance net zero emission mining projects.
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Mincor cuts red ribbon at Cassini
Mincor Resources has opened the Cassini nickel mine in Western Australia as it pushes towards beginning production in 2022.
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WA cuts red tape to fast-track mines to production
The Western Australian Government has fast-tracked its mine approval licensing process to get projects such as Fortescue Metals Group' Eliwana iron ore mine and rail project to construction sooner.
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Fortescue kicks off first Eliwana iron ore processing
Fortescue Metals Group has celebrated passing its first iron ore through the ore processing facility at the Eliwana mine and rail project in Western Australia.
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Austmine rolls out virtual mining export hub
Austmine has launched an initiative to help regional Western Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS) companies increase their digital mining capabilities and global competitiveness.
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Western Australia eases formal procedures amid COVID-19
Western Australia is set to streamline administrative procedures to encourage more individuals and businesses to use government online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Australian Vanadium project receives lead agency status
The Western Australian Government has awarded the Australian Vanadium project with lead agency status, providing the development with simplified approval processes.
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WA government offers expenditure relief for explorers
Exploration companies in Western Australia can apply for an expenditure exemption from the state government if they are unable to meet the tenement's expenditure requirements.
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Gibb River applies for Ellendale diamond tenements
The former Ellendale diamond mine is set for a new lease of life in 2020, as Gibb River Diamonds accepts an offer to apply for new tenements.
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