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Drill resultsPremiumCopper hunter pulls off a double Helix

Shares in Helix Resources have more than doubled after the explorer reported further copper mineralisation in NSW.

Stuart McKinnon

He’s back!PremiumEx-Rio chief Salisbury makes his corporate comeback

The former Rio Tinto iron ore boss has resurfaced almost nine months after sensationally quitting the mining giant in the wake of the Juukan Gorge debacle.

Daniel Newell

Dust offPremiumAGIG, Cashmere Iron revive Oakajee port plan

The two parties will work on a pre-feasibility study that could kick-start stalled magnetite project in the Mid-West via the use of shared infrastructure.

Stuart McKinnon

Battery valuePremiumPilbara chases extra value, savings in lithium testwork

Pilbara Minerals is exploring how it can develop a greener, higher-value product from its Pilgangoora lithium project in partnership with processing technology company Calix.

Stuart McKinnon

Market breatherPremiumMiners ease as iron ore rally looks set to cool

Iron ore futures have cooled today sending the share prices of the big miners lower after the benchmark price skyrocketed nearly 9 per cent overnight to a fresh record of $US230.56/t

Daniel Newell

‘Kalgoorlie Street Fighter’CommentsPremiumGold boss in the ring with former UFC heavyweight

Gold mining executive Raleigh Finlayson has been training with one of the nation’s top former UFC fighters.

Capital raisingPremiumArtemis looks to raise $10m in placement

The explorer will use the cash for expanded drilling campaigns at its Pilbara gold-copper projects.

Stuart McKinnon

No goPremiumBoral rejects SGH’s $7.9b takeover offer

The diversified investment group says it would be happy to lift its holding in the building products company to 30 per cent.

Sean Smith

Shares peakPremiumIron ore miners pull ASX to record high

BHP and Rio Tinto have hit new peaks on the back of China’s insatiable demand for the steel-making commodity.

Sean Smith

No stoppingPremium$US200/t long gone as iron ore races on

Iron ore is starting the week with $US200/t in its rear-vision mirror and a strengthening recovery in the steel industry suggesting further gains.

First dayPremiumNickel X treads water on ASX debut

Nickel X has experienced only a steady debut on the ASX despite strong interest in its initial public offering.

Stuart McKinnon

On trackCommentsPremiumAlbermarle charges through WA ‘labour crisis’

The US giant had hoped to accelerate development of its Kemerton plant but the tight construction labour market in WA has cruelled its plans, forcing it to stick with its original schedule.

Stuart McKinnon

Up and upCommentsPremiumIron ore price breaches $US200/t

Record prices for the steel-making commodity appears to show no signs of abating.

Stuart McKinnon

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Rio apologyPremium
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Virus comes to Rio Tinto’s aid for AGM

With an absence of protestors and confrontation, it was a quiet day for the miner’s board.

Comment, Sean Smith

Tri-level stunnerCommentsPremiumWright family mansion a ‘once in a generation sale’

It sits like a beacon looking grandly over the Indian Ocean, and after 25 years this shining light of Perth property — owned by late billionaire Michael Wright — will now be a jewel for new owners.

Caitlyn Rintoul

ScandalPremiumRio Tinto begs for forgiveness

The Juukan Gorge cave blast scandal continues to haunt mining giant Rio Tinto, which used its annual general meeting to again apologise profusely.

Rebecca Le May

MiningPremiumCopper outfit’s shares up 50 per cent on exploration results

Shares in a copper company have had a strong jump after good exploration results in the Adelaide Hills

Cameron England

MiningPremiumGupta’s GFG to sell SA solar and battery projects

GFG Alliance, which has just announced a refinancing deal for its Australian operations, will test the market for interest in its Cultana solar and Playford battery projects.

Cameron England

Outlook improvesPremiumFirst day bump for ASX debutant Global Lithium

Global Lithium has enjoyed a strong debut on the ASX, listing at a 50 per cent premium to its issue price.

Stuart McKinnon

Annual meetingPremiumRio cops ‘first strike’ over payouts to Juukan chiefs

The mining giant has copped an embarrassing ‘first strike’ from shareholders in a protest vote against $60m paid out to three senior executives who parted ways with the miner over the Juukan debacle.

Stuart McKinnon

‘Bash the table’PremiumGold CEO blasts investors chasing quick buck

Investors are undermining the gold industry’s ability to grow by demanding a bigger share of profits from high prices, according to the CEO of the world’s second-largest producer.

James Attwood

Investment boomPremiumCommodity prices fuel $108b infrastructure pipeline

WA has more infrastructure projects in the pipeline than any other Australian state or territory, according to a new report, with sky-high commodity prices fuelling confidence and business investment.

Danielle Le Messurier

Bunbury windfallPremiumWA family pockets $100m in bus company sale

The Haousts are selling Go West Tours to listed group SeaLink for $113.5m.

Sean Smith

Super PitPremiumPIT’S FUTURE IS GOLDEN

The result was underpinned by the Super Pit, where nine months of drilling delivered a 20 per cent boost in reserves and a 38 per cent rise in resources

Jason Mennell