Industry FocusNews Liebherr’s proven performance in the Pilbara Liebherr’s T 264 mining trucks are proving their reliability in one of WA’s most demanding environments, with a fleet now working at a Thiess-operated site in the Pilbara.
NewsProjects & Operations Mining drives doubling electricity demand in South Australia South Australia is on the verge of a ‘once-in-a-generation’ economic growth opportunity, underpinned by affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity, according to a report by ElectraNet.
NewsPeople & Workforce Rio backs Lifeline WA with $1.8m boost Lifeline WA and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) have entered a new four year partnership to support the hundreds of Western Australian volunteers who answer calls from people in crisis.
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.
