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Mixed bagPremiumCosts hit Karora’s bottom line as production record achieved

Gold production at Karora Resources’ Goldfields mines continued to improve in the second quarter of this year but rising cost pressures hit the bottom line of the Canadian company.

Neil Watkinson

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumThe question for taxpayers after McGowan’s Penfolds dinner

In tonight’s show, Harvey goes around the table at Mark McGowan’s Penfolds Grange dinner and explains why BHP’s monster profit means executives are going to ‘Think Big’ about their bonuses.

Up Late | Wed, August 17

Profit liftCommentsPremiumEmeco gets tick for growth, capital management

Shares in Emeco jumped 4 per cent in early trade after the mining services and equipment hire company posted a 21 per cent jump in annual operating profit and flagged a $31.7m capital management program.

Stuart McKinnon

Hefty fineCommentsPremiumBarto Gold Mining fined $20k for hypersaline spill

A Goldfields mine site operator has been fined $20,000 following a hypersaline water spill at a Marvel Loch gold mine, killing native vegetation.

Cheyanne Enciso

Mining stalwartCommentsPremium‘Terrific’ former Kal Super Pit chief Burston dies aged 87

WA mining veteran, Goldfields stalwart and respected community worker Ian Burston has died aged 87.

Stuart McKinnon

Delay fearsPremiumRinehart refuses to rule out last-ditch Hope Downs battle

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has refused to rule out a last ditch bid to stop next year’s Supreme Court showdown over the Hope Downs iron ore fortune.

Neale Prior

Reform callEnd to miner tax loophole could net $322b

Reforms, including stopping multinational tax avoidance by fossil fuel companies and boosting coal and gas royalties, could give the budget a hefty boost.

Finbar O'Mallon

Impressive yearBHP eyes expansion of WA iron ore on record results

BHP boss Mike Henry has reiterated the company’s commitment to a “value over volume” mantra while flagging a possible 40 million tonne expansion of the mining giant’s WA iron ore division.

Stuart McKinnon

PoliticsPremiumHelp for FIFO sexual harassment victims

There are plans to overhaul laws to better protect victims following a damning report into sexual harassment in the mining industry.

Angie Raphael

Tough sellCommentsKalium Lakes seeks $22m in deeply-discounted raising

Struggling potash play Kalium Lakes is rattling the tin for as much as $27 million in a deeply-discounted placement in a bid to restructure its debt as it looks to ramp-up its Beyondie project near Newman.

Stuart McKinnon

Shocking figuresPremiumBHP records 200 sexual misconduct claims in just one year

Mining giant BHP has revealed almost 200 sexual harassment claims were recorded across their global business in the past year.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Stuart McKinnon

Stepping upPremiumBasto to remain Perth-based in new global role at BHP

BHP’s Minerals Australia boss Edgar Basto will remain Perth-based in a newly-created role of chief operating officer within the mining giant but will travel more frequently in the globally-focused position.

Stuart McKinnon

Court battleCommentsPremiumSacked MinRes exec ‘confident’ in legal fight

Sacked Mineral Resources procurement boss Steve Pigozzo, a self-proclaimed whistleblower, has vowed to see his legal battles with the contracting giant ‘through to the end’.

Neale Prior

Full and fairHenry insists BHP will be disciplined with OZ bid

BHP boss Mike Henry has hinted the company is unlikely to sweeten its $25-a-share offer for OZ Minerals, insisting he will remain disciplined and describing its assets as a “nice to have, not a must have”.

Stuart McKinnon

Leadership changePremiumBHP picks Slattery to lead Aussie operations on Basto promotion

Resources giant BHP has appointed its petroleum president Geraldine Slattery to head up Australian operations, after offloading the oil business to Woodside.

Marion Rae

Not enoughPremiumRio told to sweeten offer for Turquoise Hill

Rio Tinto has been told it will have to offer more than $US2.7 billion ($2.97 billion) to minority shareholders in Turquoise Hill Resources if it wants the board of the Canadian company to back a full takeover.

Stuart McKinnon

‘Overly simplistic approach’CommentsPremiumCME, miners silent on Minister’s calls for gender quota

A call for gender quotas in the State’s resources industry from Mines Minister Bill Johnston has been met with radio silence. It comes as deputy Liberal leader Libby Mettam has labelled it ‘overly simplistic’.

Cheyanne Enciso

Strong resultPremiumImdex locks in FMG for new tech contract, posts profit jump

Imdex has struck a three-year, $13 million service agreement with Fortescue Metals Group for its newly-developed mining support technology as the Balcatta-based company unveiled record full-year results.

Stuart McKinnon

Mining collapsePremiumWiluna Mining administrators seek meeting delay

FTI Consulting is seeking to either sell or recapitalise the failed miner’s Wiluna gold mine, which sent the company under last month.

Sean Smith

Taking profitsGoyder nets $30.5m in Chalice sell-down

WA businessman Tim Goyder has netted nearly $30.5 million from a sell-down of his stake in market darling explorer Chalice Mining.

Stuart McKinnon

Another milestoneOZ gets final tick for West Musgrave project

OZ Minerals says it remains on track for a final investment decision on its $1.1 billion West Musgrave copper/nickel project later this year after securing all regulatory approvals for the development.

Stuart McKinnon

Trading haltPremiumProcessing halted after fire at Mt Gibson’s Koolan mine

Ore processing at Mt Gibson Iron’s Koolan Island mine off the Kimberley coast has been halted after a fire ripped through its screening plant on Friday afternoon.

Stuart McKinnon

More women neededCommentsPremiumWA Mines Minister calls for gender quotas in mining

WA Mines Minister Bill Johnston has called for gender quotas in the State’s resources industry to combat sexual misconduct, arguing it would be a clear indication a company wants to change its culture.

Caitlyn Rintoul

WA firstWA firm eyes $20m recycling plant for haul truck tyres

Complete Tyre Solutions says a new Jandakot facility will be the first in WA able to recycle tyres from the mining industry’s huge haul trucks.

Sean Smith