Author: Rueben Hale

MinRes

People & Workforce

MinRes harassment complaint sparks legal action

Mineral Resources faces fresh scrutiny after a former employee reportedly launched legal action alleging the miner failed to properly investigate a sexual harassment complaint.

Federal Court to hear Pilbara helicopter grounding bid

Federal Court to hear Pilbara helicopter grounding bid

Pilbara helicopter operator Sky High Helicopters faces a Federal Court hearing over its grounding after rejecting CASA’s allegations of serious aviation safety breaches.

St Barbara fires up Touquoy as growth plans hinge on permits

Projects & Operations

St Barbara fires up Touquoy as growth plans hinge on permits

St Barbara has restarted ore processing at its Touquoy gold mine in Nova Scotia after a three-year shutdown, targeting first gold production in January 2027.

Rio and BHP dig deeper at Resolution

Rio and BHP dig deeper at Resolution

Rio Tinto and BHP are committing another US$144m to Arizona’s Resolution Copper project, advancing underground development while holding off on a final investment decision.

Mine workers talking

Pilbara workers afraid to speak up, research finds

New ECU research has exposed a culture of silence in Pilbara iron ore operations, with workers fearing retaliation and doubting whether management takes their complaints seriously.

Rare earth riches

Viridis lands US$915m rare earths deal with Solvay

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a binding rare earths supply deal with Solvay underpinning potential revenue of US$915m, strengthening financing prospects for its Colossus project in Brazil.

Dust risk

Miners face December deadline on airborne hazards

WA miners face a December 1 deadline to review airborne hazard controls as revised workplace exposure limits put dust, toxic gases and worker safety under fresh scrutiny.

The Pilbara

Helicopter grounding puts mining contractor risks in spotlight

A flight ban on Pilbara helicopter operator Sky High Helicopters has raised questions about mining contractor oversight amid allegations of serious aviation safety breaches.

Businessman money

Projects & Operations

Matsa, Blue Cap clash over $67m Devon claim

Matsa Resources faces a critical creditor vote as its dispute with Blue Cap Mining threatens the future of the Devon gold mine in WA.

Gold bars

Gold ETFs roar back as investors chase safety

Australian gold ETFs attracted a record US$416m in the September quarter as investors piled back into bullion, pushing local holdings to an all-time high.

Fluorite

Tivan lifts Speewah resource confidence as investment decision looms

Tivan has lifted indicated resources at its Speewah fluorite project by 37%, strengthening the mine plan ahead of a targeted 2027 investment decision.