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Net-zero demandCommentsPremium
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Nationals push to end FIFO jobs in resources hubs

The Nationals are seeking to boost regional housing and end fly-in, fly-out jobs in resources hubs as part of their demands to the Prime Minister in return for agreeing to a net zero emissions target.

Lanai Scarr & Kimberley Caines

‘Completely unacceptable’CommentsPremium‘Confronting’ findings at Rio before inquiry appearance

National Rio Tinto boss Kellie Parker has revealed she’s ‘appalled and upset’ by a sector-wide sex attack crisis as the company prepares to front a landmark parliamentary inquiry into the issue.

Caitlyn Rintoul

CO2 opportunityPremiumBHP eyes nickel tailings as carbon sink

BHP is investigating the use of tailings from its Nickel West operations near Leinster to capture carbon and store it permanently.

Stuart McKinnon

MANUAL MISHANDLINGCommentsPremiumTraining group sues driller DDH1 over alleged rip-off

Advanced Mine Performance Training Services launches a Supreme Court action listed drilling group DDH1 allegedly ripping off manuals and assessment materials.

Neale Prior

Strong startPremiumInvestors like look of Lykos on debut

Bosnia and Herzegovina-focused base metals play Lykos Metals has enjoyed a stellar ASX debut, closing up 60 per cent on its issue price.

Stuart McKinnon

PoliticsNet zero payout slammed

Claims that the Nationals will be paid out with $250 billion by the government for agreeing to net zero have been slammed.

Helena Burke

Investment decisionPremiumBCI gives nod to $1.2b Mardie salt project

BCI Minerals has pushed the button on its $1.2 billion Mardie salt and potash project near Karratha.

Stuart McKinnon

Tough crowdPremiumMixed reaction to Rio’s strategy shift

Rio Tinto’s shift in strategy towards more aggressive decarbonisation and higher growth has received a mixed reaction from analysts.

Stuart McKinnon

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‘STOP for Respect’CommentsPremium
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Rio’s unprecedented WA shutdown over sex assaults

The mining giant has pressed pause on sites across the State to address workers on the scourge, as well as racism and bullying.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Electrification opportunityPremiumWA in national push to seize battery opportunity

The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre has signed contracts with a consortium of industry, government and academic players to design and commission an $18m cathode precursor plant.

Stuart McKinnon

Top nominationCommentsYoung gun in Walkley running for groundbreaking series

The West Australian’s Caitlyn Rintoul has been nominated for one of journalism’s highest honours — a Walkley Award. She has been recognised for her stories on sexual harassment in the mining industry.

Gold battleCommentsPremiumGold Road sparks battle for control of Apollo

Gold Road Resources has emerged with a strategic 19.9 per cent stake in Apollo Consolidated and trumped an agreed tie-up with Ramelius Resources.

Stuart McKinnon

Green spendPremiumRio to spend $US7.5b greening its Pilbara operations

Rio Tinto plans to spend $US7.5b over the next eight years installing renewable power across its Pilbara iron ore operations and electrifying the network.

Stuart McKinnon

MiningWA miners consider sex offender register

Western Australia's resources sector is divided on whether to introduce an industry-wide register of workers accused of sexual misconduct on mine sites.

Michael Ramsey

Down and outPremiumSalt Lake Potash placed in hands of receivers

Ian Middlemas-chaired aspiring sulphate of potash producer Salt Lake Potash has been placed in the hands of receivers and administrators after failing to raise about $100m.

Stuart McKinnon

Shock admissionCommentsPremiumDoor open for FIFO workers sacked over harassment: BHP

BHP has told a parliamentary inquiry into mine sex attacks that it has sacked workers over sexual jokes and offensive texts but believes rehab offers a way back into the workforce for some offenders.

Caitlyn Rintoul

InquiryMiners mull sex predator blacklist

The mining sector is debating establishing an industry-wide blacklist of sex predators after a torrent of allegations emerged.

Rebecca Le May

Tin rattlePremiumDe Grey raises big lick of cash for Mallina

Pilbara gold explorer flags $125m placement as it advances its Mallina gold project and continues drilling.

Stuart McKinnon

Mining milestonePremiumPanoramic produces first nickel concentrate at Savannah

Panoramic Resources defies tight WA labour market to produce first concentrate from its Savannah nickel mine in the Kimberley three weeks ahead of schedule.

Stuart McKinnon

Grade boostCommentsPremiumEvolution sees early benefits from Kundana acquisition

Higher grade ore from the newly acquired Kundana operations has boosted Evolution Mining’s September quarter output.

Stuart McKinnon

Quality controlCommentsPremiumIron rout sees Vale cut back after bumper third quarter

After a bumper third quarter, the world’s second-biggest iron ore miner is cutting back on lower quality supply after prices of the steelmaking ingredient plunged.

Mariana Durao

Bidding warCommentsPremiumBHP strikes back as Twiggy fights for control of Noront

BHP has trumped an agreed offer between Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals and takeover target Noront Resources with the ball now back in the WA billionaire’s court.

Stuart McKinnon

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Sobering newsCommentsPremium
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Fresh push for strict FIFO drink limit at inquiry

WA’s peak body for the resources sector will today voice support for strict daily alcoholic drink limits as part of sweeping recommendations to be presented at a landmark parliamentary inquiry.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Question timeCommentsPremiumFMG winds back online participation in annual meetings

Fortescue Metals Group and Austal are among a number of WA listed companies winding back online participation in their annual meetings, drawing criticism from shareholders unable to attend in person.

Sean Smith