The $100 million Investment Attraction Fund (IAF) has been initiated by the Western Australian Government to increase local jobs and demand across a range of sectors including mining.
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WA Govt continues mineral exploration investment
The Western Australian Government has continued its investment in mineral exploration by adding considerable funding to the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS).
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Covid causes further Kemerton delays
Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle's Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
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WA backtracks on border reopening
The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.
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Mining regions face restrictions as WA opens
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that the state's key mining regions of the Pilbara and the Goldfields could face additional restrictions if their populations don't reach the target rate of 80 per cent fully vaccinated by the proposed safe transition date.
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Reconnect WA program to target skilled workers
The Western Australian Government has revealed a new $185 million package aimed at promoting the state overseas as safe and full of opportunity, with a focus on addressing the current skills shortage in the mining sector.
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Pilbara industrial hubs to grow with lots of lots
Industrial hubs in Karratha and Port Hedland have been opened to new tenants, as DevelopmentWA invests in the Pilbara mining industry of Western Australia.
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Mining sector can work with new heritage bill: CME
The Western Australian Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which focuses on agreement making with Traditional Owners to ensure Aboriginal people can negotiate outcomes for projects and opportunities on their lands, including mine proposals and developments.
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Kalgoorlie TAFE upgrades to boost Goldfields’ workforce
The Western Australian Government has put $10 million towards upgrading the Central Regional TAFE’s Kalgoorlie campus, expanding training capacities for plant mechanics and engineers.
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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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How BHP developed its most technically advanced mine
BHP has officially opened its $4.6 billion South Flank iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, delivering the record project both on time and on budget.
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WA mandates resources vaccinations
The Western Australian Government has followed public health advise to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for fly-in, fly-out and other resources sector workers from December.
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Rio Tinto secures rail cars down the track
Rio Tinto's fleet of rail cars at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia is set to grow by 50, with the company to release a manufacturing tender for the project.
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Hastings takes one step closer to Yangibana plant
Hastings Technology Metals has received permission from DevelopmentWA to undertake feasibility studies on a hydrometallurgical plant for its Yangibana rare earths project.
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Resource royalties return record revenue for WA
Record contributions from the mining and resources sector have helped lift Western Australia to a State Budget surplus of $5.6 billion.
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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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BHP training program an investment in WA workforce
Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has praised BHP’s new train driver training program as it decreases the state’s reliance on interstate fly-in, fly-out workers while enhancing local training and creating regional jobs.
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Approvals acceleration to fast track WA economy
The WA Government has invested a record amount to accelerate project approvals across several agencies including the DMIRS.
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WA prioritises skilled workers with Summit and incentives
The WA Government has rescheduled its Skills Summit for late-July, when state leaders will discuss upskilling sectors including resources and construction.
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FIFO workers not exempt from Perth lockdown
A ‘stay where you are’ order has been issued by Western Australian premier Mark McGowan, as the state enforced a four-day COVID-19 lockdown.
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