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Mining

WA’s largest Indigenous-owned contractor gets long-term deal with Hancock

Western Australia’s largest Indigenous-owned contractor has been handed a “significant maintenance package” with Hancock Iron Ore in a move described…
Aboriginal rock art near the North West Shelf LNG facility.Photo -AFP - SCANPIX
Regional

Forgotten offshore gas field returns to the fray in Australia

Equus discoveries were made by Hess, which divested them to Western Gas in 2017 The long-stranded Equus gas complex offshore…
The jack-up rig Noble Tom Prosser at the Dorado field, offshore Western Australia
Oil & Gas

Australia wildcat in 2026 supported by reprocessed seismic

Bedout joint venture partners progressing Environment Plan and then will line up a rig for upcoming exploration campaign The Santos-led…
mining
Mining

Auric strikes processing deal with Black Cat

Auric Mining has found a processing home for up to 125,000 tonnes of ore from its starter pit at the…
offshore oil platform
Contracts

Australian Energy Sector Celebrates Major Contract Wins, Powering Future Growth and Energy Transition

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – June 30, 2025 – Australia’s dynamic energy sector is showcasing robust growth and strategic foresight, with…
Mining-Australia
Mining

Rio and Hancock invest $2.4 billion into new Pilbara mine

Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting have approved a $US1.61 billion ($2.4 billion) investment to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron…
Rio and Hancock
Mining

Rio and Hancock to front $2.4bn for Hope Downs 2

The Hope Downs joint venture (JV) is about to get stronger, with Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting to invest $US1.6…
The Beta Hunt mine. Image - Westgold Resources
Mining

Westgold doubles Beta Hunt resource

Westgold Resources has announced a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 2.3 million ounces (Moz) of gold for the Fletcher…
The Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Mining

A $1.4bn boost for a ‘Future Made in WA’

The Western Australian Government has committed $1.4 billion in its 2025–26 State Budget to secure a stronger, more diversified economy.…
The Western Range operation in WA. Image Rio Tinto
Mining

Rio Tinto’s Western Range opens its doors

Rio Tinto has officially opened its Western Range operation in Western Australia, joining the major miner’s integrated network of 17…
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