NewsPeople & Workforce WA resources sector award nominations now open The WA Government has opened nominations for the 2026 Resource Sector Awards for Excellence.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews Energy market shock expected to drive inflation Australia’s economic outlook has shifted following escalation of conflict in the Middle East as rising energy costs are expected to push inflation higher than previously forecast, according to Commonwealth Bank economists.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews Albanese cuts fuel excise in half The Federal Government is halving fuel excise costs by more than $.26/L for three months to deliver immediate fuel relief to households and industry.
NewsProjects & Operations Rio’s iron ore production resilient despite cyclone Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has reported its iron ore port operations have resumed after Tropical Cyclone Narelle passed over WA’s Pilbara region.
NewsProcurement & Suppliers Sandvik awarded major order from Byrnecut Sandvik has received five AutoMine orders from Byrnecut, the world’s largest underground mining contractor, for operations across Australia and Namibia.
Economics & Commodity PricesNews WA resources sector spend hits record high The WA resources sector reported a record $166b spend in 2025 —the equivalent of $454m every day — according to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) WA’s latest economic contribution survey.
NewsProjects & Operations Rio pays $9.5b in Australian taxes for 2025 Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) paid $14.3b globally in taxes and royalties during 2025 according to its most recent Taxes and Royalties Paid Report.
NewsProjects & Operations WA iron ore operations hit by cyclone and fuel shortages Fenix Resources (ASX: FEX) is bracing its Mid-West operations in WA for the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Narelle and diesel fuel delivery uncertainty linked to global supply constraints.
Exploration & DiscoveryNews Australian explorers cash in on billion-dollar exploration boom A report from BDO has found Australian resource exploration companies are holding a record $12.04b in cash following an exceptionally strong funding quarter.
NewsProcurement & Suppliers Wonawinta silver project set for restart under Macmahon deal Macmahon Holdings (ASX: MAH) is partnering with Manuka Resources (ASX: MKR) for the restart of mining operations at the Wonawinta silver project in NSW.
NewsPeople & Workforce Contractor dies at Nickel Industries mine A fatal accident involving a contractor has occurred at Nickel Industries’ (ASX: NIC) Hengjaya mine in Indonesia.
