Western Australia

The Western Australian Government has launched a new prospectus to promote Western Australia’s battery and critical mineral industries to investors around the world.

Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston has endorsed a plan to accelerate exploration and mining approvals in the state following a significant increase in applications this financial year.

Western Australia has been ranked the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, with South Australia in 10th, according to a global survey by the Fraser Institute.

The CMEWA has commissioned a survey of the WA resources sector, finding a direct $100 billion economic contribution in 2020–21.  

Increasing COVID-19 cases in Western Australia have caused staffing problems for miners with Westgold Resources and Wiluna Mining reporting operations impacted by quarantined workers.

Karara Mining has proposed to expand its namesake iron ore project in Western Australia, with a new mine life to 2050 and a production rate of 37Mtpa

Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have received funding to study indicator minerals in Western Australia and identify high-grade nickel bodies more efficiently.

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.

Fortescue Metals Group has proposed to construct a 5.4 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fulfil its net-zero promise by 2030.  

The addition of nine new stations and over 3000 vehicles comes as Europcar signs a long-term franchise agreement with AUS Fleet Solutions.

OZ Minerals has received approval from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for its West Musgrave copper-nickel mines in Western Australia, as the company approaches a final investment decision.

The Federal Government has invested in northern Australia with a further $2 billion towards critical infrastructure projects across the mining and agriculture sectors.

Alien Metals has discovered historic silver grades at its Elizabeth Hill silver mine in Western Australia, with one drill hole finding more than 36 kilograms of silver per tonne.

The Western Australian Government has delayed its border reopening beyond the planned date of February 5, throwing another spanner into its skilled labour shortage.

Northern Star Resources has taken lessons from its North American operations in managing workforce disruptions expected in Western Australia as border restrictions lift next month.

Hastings Metals Technology has ticked another box for its Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia, receiving governmental approvals for environmental management and a revised mining proposal.

The Western Australian Government has proposed to amend the Mining Act 1978 to improve regulation and update approvals processes.

Australian Mining highlights one of the world’s largest integrated industrial estates and how it allows a mine like Greenbushes and BHP’s Nickel West operations to shine. 

Pilbara Minerals has lowered its production targets at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia, as labour shortages slow the use of its newly commissioned Ngungaju plant.

Alien Metals has mobilised to restart the Elizabeth Hill silver mine near Karratha in Western Australia, with machinery and equipment weeks from re-entering the dormant operation.