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Tania takes the mic: When mining speaks, Canberra should probably listen

By all accounts, Tania Constable didn’t just drop the mic at the WA Mining Club — she fracked the stage, dug it up, and shipped it off to China.

By Jamie Wade on March 28, 2025
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WA support for uranium mining surges as industry, investors push to lift ban, citing economic growth, energy security, and global demand for nuclear power

New polling reveals that most Western Australians now support lifting the state’s ban on uranium mining, highlighting a shift in public sentiment toward embracing the industry.

Perenti posts record $1.73B revenue but faces cash flow setbacks, Botswana project struggles, and mining services decline as it reaffirms FY25 guidance

ASX-listed mining services group Perenti Limited (ASX: PRN) has posted record half-year revenue with a 6 percent increase from 1H24, but flagged challenges in its Mining Services and idoba division, payment delays, and project underperformance in Botswana.

Gold glitters as exploration stumbles: Aussie miners dig deep in a shifting landscape, balancing boom and bust in the hunt for the next big find

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals a mixed landscape for mineral exploration in Australia during the December 2024 quarter.

Rio Tinto commits $1.8B to Brockman Syncline 1 mine project, extending Pilbara iron ore operations and securing long-term supply for global markets

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.

Coal mine safety in Queensland on the rocks: Inspectors sound alarm on repeat blunders

A Queensland Coal Mines Inspectorate report has revealed persistent and serious safety failures across the state’s mining operations, with high-potential incidents (HPIs) occurring at an alarming rate.