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Sales commissions spark multimillion-dollar feud
Sales commissions paid between BHP and its iron ore marketing company in Singapore are at the centre of the multimillion-dollar feud between the mining giant and the State Government.
Middle Island gets cash for Sandstone revival
WA junior Middle Island Resources has got the US$1 ($1.4) million it sought to advance plans to revive the Sandstone gold project in the East Murchison.
Galaxy supercharges Mt Cattlin lithium estimates
ASX-listed lithium miner Galaxy Resources has lifted its estimate of resources at its Mt Cattlin project near Ravensthorpe after drilling pointed to a stronger reserve.
Ramelius harbours mid-tier ambition
Ramelius Resources Managing Director Mark Zeptner says the company is likely to take a spell from its feverish pace of corporate activity in the coming months to assess its newly acquired Tampia gold project.
BHP’s runaway train derails iron ore output
BHP Group’s second-quarter iron ore production has fallen 9 per cent and the mining giant has flagged a US$600 million ($840 million) hit due to production disruptions at its copper and iron ore operations.
Premier McGowan urges BHP to cut a royalties deal
Premier Mark McGowan has personally urged BHP boss Mike Henry to cut a deal over a royalties rip-off that has short-changed WA by up to $300 million and went undetected for more than a decade.
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Six-year nickel slide subsides
It has been a prolonged and frustrating drought, but the long-sought turning point for those working with nickel may finally be around the corner.
