WA Government supports renewables growth

By Samantha Bawden

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Industry FocusNews

Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) are collaborating with Perdaman and the WA Government to establish a 50MW solar farm at the Ngarluma green energy park on NAC's native title determination south of Karratha.

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Joint venture formed for LieNA tech

Joint venture formed for LieNA tech

Joint venture formed for LieNA tech Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) and Livium (ASX: LIT) have established a joint venture (JV) for the commercialisation of the LieNA lithium processing technology. The technology has the potential to enhance extraction yields by 50% over current market performance by utilising recovery form fine and low-grade spodumene that is usually discarded as waste streams. Under the terms of the JV, LieNA, both companies will have a 50% stake in the ownership and commercialisation of the LieNA technology following successful pilot plant results. Livium chief executive and managing director Simon...

Australian explorers cash in on billion-dollar exploration boom

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.

Delta Lithium expands to Mortimer Hills

Delta Lithium expands to Mortimer Hills

Delta Lithium expands to Mortimer Hills Delta Lithium (ASX: DLI) is expanding its Yinnetharra lithium and tantalum project as it acquires Mortimer Hills from Zeus Resources (ASX: ZEU). The strategic acquisition of Mortimer Hills, located in the Gascoyne region of WA, comprises of one granted exploration licence located 5km southeast of southeast along strike from Malinda. The tenure gives Delta access to another 4km of strike along the Leake Springs metasediment unit that hosts both the Malinda and Jameson resources that boast a combined 21.9Mt of lithium. Delta managing director James Croser said that the acquisition of Mortimer Hills is a strategic...

AusIMM leading conferences next week

AusIMM leading conferences next week

AusIMM leading conferences next week AusIMM, the peak body and trusted voice for resources professionals, will make Perth the centre for knowledge sharing and professional development next week when it hosts the Critical Minerals Conference, New Leaders Summit and co-hosts CRIRSCO Minerals Reporting Colloquium. More than 1,000 delegates will participate in the events commencing September 2. The week will showcase AusIMM’s unique role to lead conversations on the future of the sector, share the latest knowledge and promote professional excellence. Taking the critical minerals conversation to new heights From September 2-4 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), 700 delegates from 20 countries will explore...