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Gold stoushPremiumFate of Gascoyne to be decided by Federal Court

Legal bid to scuttle refloat of collapsed miner set to be heard in Federal Court later this month.

Stuart McKinnon

Yellow perilPremiumGold bulls keep the faith despite overnight plunge

Analysts believe the gold bull market remains intact despite biggest one-day fall in price of precious metal in seven years.

Stuart McKinnon

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Palmer may end border fight but WA conflict continues

The Queensland mining magnate is fighting the State Government on two fronts but has hinted at a potential backdown.

Peter Law

The West LiveVideoPremium‘Exaggerating’: Miners trash Palmer’s investment threat

Leading WA mining identities have slammed Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer’s attempt to sue the State for $30 billion in damages to his mining interests, claiming it’s all a show for the court.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

Tumbling downVideoPremiumAfter gold’s record rise comes a record fall

The rally that pushed gold to record heights above $US2000 an ounce has come to an abrupt halt, with the haven metal posting the biggest drop in seven years after bond yields spiked higher.

Justina Vasquez

The West LiveHow WA can combat the mining skill shortage

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA chief executive Paul Everingham to join The West Live to discuss how to overcome a skill shortage in the resources sector. LISTEN LIVE FROM 8.45AM.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Southern disadvantagePremiumMining contractors push for equal recruitment rules

Small mining contractors are calling for an even playing field in recruitment, warning the industry is facing a worker shortage and needs support to fill positions.

Timothy Maslin-Davies

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analysis
Bombshell claimCommentsPremium
analysis
McGowan moves to change law to ‘protect WA’ from Palmer

Unprecedented legislation is expected to be rushed through Parliament today to stop Clive Palmer’s attempt to sue the WA Government for almost $30 billion. HOW IT WORKS.

investigation
investigation
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investigation
Timeline: Palmer’s $30b claim dates back to 2012

Clive Palmer’s bombshell $30 billion damages claim against the WA Government has been years in the making, dating back nearly a decade to a time when Colin Barnett was Premier.

Josh Zimmerman

miningMining lifts local economy

Despite a reported lack of jobs in the South West due to a downturn in tourism and hospitality, the mining sector continues to support the local economy during the COVID-19 recession.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Confidence highPremiumSheffield banks on FIRB tick for Yansteel tie-up

The joint venture, which will allow Sheffield to fully fund the $478m Thunderbird project, is subject to approval by a Federal watchdog that has recently knocked backs similar deals.

Stuart McKinnon

Gold rushPremiumHorizon rattles tin for $14m to grow Boorara

The Jon Price-led company will use the cash for a 70,000m drilling program and to complete a feasibility study for the company’s Boorara project near Kalgoorlie.

Stuart McKinnon

‘Give me a ring’CommentsPremiumGetting a job ‘isn't rocket science’: Kalgoorlie Mayor

Securing a job in WA ‘isn't rocket science’ if people turn their focus to the regions, according to City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler, who has opened his arms to city jobseekers.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

The West LiveKal Mayor wants fly in, fly out workers to live local

Kalgoorlie Mayor John Bowler joins The West Live to discuss a proposed resource sector corridor and why now is the best time for fly in, fly out workers to live local. LISTEN LIVE AT 8.45AM.

Caitlyn Rintoul

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
JV dealPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Chinese test for Sheffield’s Yansteel deal

The company has announced a joint venture that involves it hiving off 50 per cent of its flagship Thunderbird mineral sands project in exchange for a big cash injection.

Stuart McKinnon

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opinion
Invest in localsPremium
opinion
End boom-bust mentality by building skills in bad times

For all of its financial might and marketing of its smarts, WA’s resources sector has shown an inability to soften labour spikes during the good times by planning through the bad times.

Sean Smith

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WHERE THE CORRIDORS ARECommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA jobs to be bolstered by two new resources corridors

The Federal Government has ticked off two potential new resources corridors stretching the length of the nation in a bid to drive local and international investment, The West Australian can reveal.

Lanai Scarr

Mining uptickPremiumMader sees skills shortages

Mader Group, whose maintenance crews help keep WA’s mining fleets in running order, is seeing “definite” shortages in some key skills.

Sean Smith

Shining brightPremiumSuper Pit owners ride gold rally up ASX rich list

The surging price of the precious yellow metal has driven Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings up the rankings in WA’s top 10 biggest ASX-listed companies.

Jason Mennell

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Worker shortagePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Hard border complicates looming resource skills crunch

The expected shortage of more than 8000 skilled workers is set to be exacerbated by WA’s hard border closure that is making it difficult for companies to source workers from outside the State.

Stuart McKinnon

Legal tanglePremiumRinehart fails to block Rhodes in Hope Downs feud

The Court of Appeal refused to halt legal claims being mounted by the descendants of late prospector Don Rhodes and by the family of Lang Hancock’s late business partner Peter Wright.

Neale Prior

Dysfunctional processPremium‘Hurt deepened’ by Rio’s blast submission: PKKP

Indigenous group says its trust in the system and its partners has been “broken completely” by the destruction of rock shelters in the Pilbara used by their ancestors.

Stuart McKinnon

Mega bucksPremiumGina or Twiggy? Who tops this year’s WA Rich List?

Gina Rinehart has been sitting pretty on top of our annual compilation of WA’s wealthiest people for years. Has FMG’s recent share price run been strong enough for Andrew Forrest to steal her crown?

Neale Prior

Lights OutsCommentsPremiumRio Tinto’s peace offering on World Indigenous Day

After spending $400,000 to put their name on Perth’s tallest skyscraper, the mining company is expected to turn the lights off for one night only.

Rangi Hirini

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