The WA Government has announced the creation of the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
A report has found that WA's economy may be too dependent on Chinese iron ore demand.
WA Premier Colin Barnett plans to use his first visit to China to restore confidence in export relationships.
The proposed joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton will not lessen the level of competition between the two miners, Australia's Trade Minister Simon Crean told journalists yesterday.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia has concerns for tax review's impact.
Atlas Iron has delivered the first cape size shipment of iron ore from its Pardoo Project in Western Australia.
Mineral exploration company Hannans Reward has urged its shareholders to take no action regarding the intended off-market takeover bid by Fox Resources.
The December quarter fall in Australian minerals exploration is set to continue for the foreseeable future, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) researcher told MINING DAILY.
Murchison Metals has also announced an upgrade to the total iron ore resources at the Jack Hills Iron Ore Project in Western Australia.
Tim Shanahan has been nominated as a finalist in the 5th Annual Prospect Awards for his continued dedicated service to the mining industry.