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MRT deploys drones over Silver Queen, Eureka

MRT to install warning signs and put up barriers to stop people entering the legacy mines

15 December 2025

Rio Tinto Iron Ore corporate counsel Chloe Piper, Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation board member Rhonda Parker, Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation independent board member Nolan Hunter, Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Liam Flanagan, Yinhawangka board member Jared Grabenhofer, Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation board member Gail Cox and Rio Tinto Iron Ore manager agreement making Eloise Hoffman.

Rio Tinto strikes modified agreement with the Yinhawangka people

The group also gets the right to raise concerns about country, the environment and cultural heritage

12 December 2025

Telstra blasts off with satellite messaging

No mobile coverage? No problem, says Telstra

11 December 2025

Great Fingall ore in a truck on the decline.

Reef mining restarts at Great Fingall after 100-year lull

Historical gold mine revitalised as a modern, high-grade operation

11 December 2025

Lessons learnt from Grosvenor crane rollover

Since the incident, the crane contractor has improved its safety protocols

11 December 2025

Coal mine worker hurt by falling butterfly valve

He was given first aid for the minor injury.

11 December 2025

Tronox eyes WA rare earths supply chain

Both Australia and US export credit agencies sent Tronox letters of support for up to US$600M

10 December 2025

WA govt grants for more Native Title parties

There will be 77 native title parties funded through the $58M program

10 December 2025

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