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COVID chillsCommentsPremiumNorthern Star Resources wants 14-day isolation rules eased

Northern Star Resources is hoping WA cuts the 14-day isolation period for close contacts of those with COVID-19 to stem an expected rise in absenteeism when the State reopens its borders.

Sean Smith and Daniel Newell

Significant upgradeCommentsRox reveals big lift to Youanmi gold resource

Shares in Rox Resources hit an eight-month high after the WA mixed-metals explorer significantly lifted its mineral resource estimate for its Youanmi gold project near Sandstone. 

Danielle Le Messurier

Ramp upPremiumHigher costs a blow to Sandfire’s stellar quarter

Higher power and diesel costs were the only blight on an otherwise stellar December quarter for copper and gold miner Sandfire Resources.

Daniel Newell

Shares surge CommentsPremiumBillionaire Creasy gives Zuleika $3m vote of confidence

WA’s newest billionaire Mark Creasy has entered into a $3 million subscription agreement with Zuleika Gold, sending shares in the Kalgoorlie-focused mining and exploration company soaring. 

Danielle Le Messurier

New mint bossCommentsPremiumSynergy chief Jason Waters to take helm of Perth Mint

The mint has been looking for a new chief since Richard Hayes announced his retirement in October.

Sean Smith

Golden yearCommentsPremiumWest African up on record quarter

Shares in West African Resources were firmer after the company exceeded annual guidance to post record yearly and quarterly gold production.

Stuart McKinnon

Precious purchaseCommentsPremiumPerth Mint boasts record 2021 gold buying

The Perth Mint has reported decade-high gold sales of than one million ounces last year.

Stuart McKinnon

Precious predictionCommentsPremiumWhere does gold go in 2022?

Financial pundits universally agree economic conditions are ripe for gold to shine, so why has the price of the precious metal remained range-bound in 2021 and what is the outlook for this year?

Stuart McKinnon

Fresh highsCommentsPremiumManna from heaven for Global Lithium

Shares in recently listed Global Lithium shot to fresh highs on Friday after the company completed a $33 million deal with Breaker Resources to take an 80 per cent stake in its Manna lithium project.

Stuart McKinnon

Tightening controlCommentsPremiumShandong lifts stake in Focus after raising shortfall

China’s Shandong Gold has lifted its stake in Focus Minerals to well over 50 per cent as part of a $25.5 million capital raising, effectively torpedoing an unlikely takeover by Theta Gold Mines.

Stuart McKinnon

Big plansCommentsPremiumFinlayson hints at consolidation plays for Genesis

Raleigh Finlayson has hinted at a possible consolidation of ground around Genesis Minerals’ Ulysses gold project near Leonora.

Stuart McKinnon

Exploration dealCommentsPremiumGlobal takes 80pc stake in Breaker lithium project for $33m

The recently listed Global Lithium has struck a $33 million deal with Breaker Resources to take an 80 per cent stake in the gold play’s Manna lithium project 100km east of Kalgoorlie.

Stuart McKinnon

Sensible dealCommentsPremiumBardoc agrees to St Barbara takeover as M&A gathers pace

St Barbara will take over Bardoc Gold in an agreed $157 million scrip deal as merger and acquisition in the WA gold sector continues to gather pace.

Stuart McKinnon

Gold playCommentsPremiumAlkane jumps on drill hits at Boda

Shares in Alkane Resources surged after the New South Wales focused gold play reported thick mineralised intersections at its celebrated Boda discovery within its Northern Molong porphyry project.

Stuart McKinnon

Gold dealCommentsPremiumAurumin buys Sandstone from Middle Island for $12m

Aurumin has struck a $12 million cash and scrip deal with Middle Island Resources to take control of its historic Sandstone gold project.

Stuart McKinnon

Hold upCommentsPremiumFamilies denied closure with mine death probes still open

The death of a young mine worker more than three years ago is among a group of fatalities in the WA resources sector still unresolved by the government department tasked with investigating them.

Stuart McKinnon

New eraCommentsPremiumWA explorers strike breakthrough deals in Tanzania

A clutch of WA-based explorers have struck long-awaited agreements with the government of Tanzania that they hope will open a development path for their respective projects.

Stuart McKinnon

Sudden exit PremiumGovernment backs Perth Mint after CEO resignation claims

Perth Mint chief executive Richard Hayes stepped down suddenly in October, citing health reasons.

Sean Smith

Pay dirtPremiumEmmerson soars on copper hit at NT project

Shares in Perth-based Emmerson Resources have more than doubled after the company hit thick, high-grade copper intersections at its Hermitage project in the Northern Territory.

Stuart McKinnon

Sector firingCommentsReport shows explorers enjoying purple patch

The Australian mineral exploration sector is in a state of rude health with expenditure hitting fresh seven-year highs as a wave of new funds pour in, according to a report by consulting and advisory firm BDO.

Stuart McKinnon

Welcome attentionCommentsPremiumBullseye welcomes $117m scrip bid from Emerald

Beleaguered gold play Bullseye Mining has welcomed a $117 million scrip offer from Cambodian-focused Emerald Resources as it fights legal action on several fronts.

Stuart McKinnon

Buying opportunityCommentsPremiumMD Tonkin tops up on Northern Star stock

Northern Star Resources managing director Stuart Tonkin has taken advantage of the gold miner’s soft share price to top up his stake.

Stuart McKinnon

Big pictureCommentsPremiumNew float SensOre eyes AI in hunt for minerals

A new exploration technology float seeking up to $12.5 million from investors is hoping to address Australia’s falling discovery rate with a big picture look at data.

Sean Smith

Restart eyedCommentsPremiumFocus flags Coolgardie restart with $46m rights issue

Chinese-backed gold play Focus Minerals has pushed the button on the long-awaited restart of its Coolgardie gold mine courtesy of a $46 million rights issue and debt from major shareholder Shandong Gold.

Stuart McKinnon