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Iron ore, gold royalties driving WA's economic strength

“WA would be unrecognisable without mining”, says CMEWA

19 December 2025

The Tasmanian government claims "respect is no longer being shown" by GFG Alliance.

Tassie govt 'increasingly concerned' for Liberty Bell Bay workers

Gupta’s GFG Alliance called on to step up and back employees

15 December 2025

Platform set for accelerated project approvals as State Development Bill passes

Marketed as the biggest changes since 1952

12 December 2025

Hellyer Gold Mines chief executive Graham Cox (centre).

Hellyer accuses Tassie government of corruption over mine shutdown

Claims the right to pursue “damages exceeding $100 million”

02 December 2025

The Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Bill 2025 was passed this week.

WA passes law preventing rates on miscellaneous licences

The debate over local government rates has now been settled

14 November 2025

Hellyer Gold Mines hits back at 'shocking' mine closure

Company engaged in discussions with potential buyers of the mine

13 November 2025

The Hellyer gold mine is located roughly 60km southwest of Burnie.

Tassie government shuts down indebted Hellyer mine

Move slammed by Hellyer Gold Mines chief as a dangerous lack of process

12 November 2025

Rio Tinto's Bell Bay Aluminium smelter produces roughly 178,000 tonnes of aluminium each year.

Bell Bay Aluminium lands 12-month power lifeline

Negotiations under way for a long-term arrangement

06 November 2025

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