Panoramic Resources could potentially extend the mine life of its Savannah nickel operations by up to 10 years, following the release of the project’s feasibility study.
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Gascoyne Resources purchases Dalgaranga gold project
Gascoyne Resources has completed the purchase of the Dalgaranga gold project in Western Australia, moving to 100 per cent ownership of the operations.
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DMP grants mining lease for WA gold project
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has granted Echo Resources a mining lease for the Julius gold project.
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WA environment minister approves Mulga Rock uranium project
Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium project has been approved by Western Australian environment minister Albert Jacob, the state’s final primary approval for the project.
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Rio Tinto to cut jobs in Western Australia
Rio Tinto will be cutting more jobs from it iron ore division in WA, with positions at its head office in Perth to be targeted first.
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Mine rehabilitation could create thousands of jobs
A mine rehabilitation reform campaign has recommended the introduction of an independent authority to rehabilitate abandoned mine sites, which could create thousands of jobs in mining precincts that were
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Mine companies could cost WA Govt $2.4 billion
Western Australian mining companies could cost the state government up to $2.4 billion if they decide to fight the proposed $5-a-tonne ‘levy’ on iron ore exports.
The fee, which up until now has been
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Galaxy receives approvals to export from Esperance Port
Galaxy Resources has received key approvals from the Department of Environment Regulations and the Southern Ports Authority to export spodumene, produced at its Mt Cattlin Project, from SPA Port of Esperance,
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WA uranium chase: the race for approval
Proponents of uranium mines in Western Australia are racing to gain environmental approvals ahead of the state election, according to the Conservation Council of Western Australia.
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WA named top destination for mining investment in Australia
Western Australia has been named the nation’s destination of choice for mining investment according to statistics from the state’s Department of Mines and Petroleu
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New website launched to combat proposed iron ore tax
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) together with the Chamber of Minerals & Energy have launched an Iron Ore Facts website in response to Brendon Grylls’ proposed tax.
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BHP slams proposed mining tax
BHP head of minerals in Australia, Mike Henry, has hit back against WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ mining tax proposal which would make WA the highest iron ore tax region in the world.
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New sea creature named after FIFO workers
A new sea creature discovered off Western Australia’s Dampier coast has been named after FIFO workers.
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EPA gives Mulga Rock uranium project the go ahead
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended the approval of Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium project in WA.
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Failed mine rehabilitation fees could have taxpayers footing the bill
A Western Australian initiative to refund mine rehabilitation funds has backfired, critics say.
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BHP withdraws from Newman FIFO camp
BHP Billiton has withdrawn from its Kurra Village FIFO camp in Newman, WA, securing a win for Nationals leader Terry Redman over the camp’s license extension.
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Historic mines in WA to be revived
With gold mining in good financial shape, some historic mines in the Kalgoorlie-Laverton-Leonora region in Western Australia are being revived or expanded.
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Port Hedland braces for Cyclone Stan
The Pilbara coastline is under threat from a potential category 2 cyclone, likely to hit WA shores with gusts of up to 150 kilometres per hour sometime on Friday night or Saturday morning.
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Lithium Australia locks in new sampling program
Western Australian lithium is building interest in line with strengthening prices, with Lithium Australia (LIT) set to commence exploration near Ravensthorpe next week.
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Alcoa workers put in line of bushfire
Refinery workers who were expected to clock on at the Alcoa Wagerup refinery during the recent WA bushfires were put in danger by their employer, according to unions.
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