Calls to bolster WA defence
A new report has warned the security of the north-west is being neglected by the Federal Government.
View ArticlePossible boycott could affect local mines
A resources analyst predicts it will be hard to find another market for Australia's iron ore if Chinese steel makers go ahead with a proposed boycott of ore from the world's three biggest miners.
View ArticleIron ore companies to fully pay up
The Premier Colin Barnett says he expects BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to begin making full royalty payments to the state from July 1st.
View ArticleAppeal to end public debate on royalties
There are calls for an end to the public debate over mining royalties.
View ArticleChinese slowdown may affect WA iron ore
A resources analyst says the slowdown of growth in China may affect Australia's iron ore industry in the short term with more downward pressure on steel prices.
View ArticleIron ore mine launches production
Production has started at WA's newest iron ore mine, located 160 kilometres from Wyndham in the East Kimberley.
View ArticleMore growth tipped for resources sector
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia is reporting strong growth in WA's resources sector in the last quarter of 2011.
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