Resources Review: A Mining Magazine

24 Apr, 2026

Premier Coal to cut jobs as coal‑generated electricity demand slumps

Premier Coal, one of Western Australia’s two remaining coal mines, will slash production and cut up to 100 jobs due to waning demand for coal-fired power. The Chinese-owned company, which employs approxima... more

23 Apr, 2026

WA eases minimum expenditure requirements amid fuel crunch

The Western Australian government has announced a new policy allowing mining and exploration companies to apply for exemptions from minimum expenditure requirements, in a move aimed at easing financial pressure... more

23 Apr, 2026

Western Australia extends financial support to lithium industry

The Western Australian government has allocated AU$30 million to expand its fee waiver initiative, providing a lifeline to the state’s downstream lithium processing sector as it navigates a period of extreme ... more

23 Apr, 2026

Rio Tinto and Monash University ink rail network R&D agreement

Rio Tinto has solidified its partnership with the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT), signing a comprehensive Master Supply Agreement to drive the next generation of innovation across its rail ... more