Resources Review: A Mining Magazine

20 Apr, 2026

WA Court rules Hancock Prospecting, Rio Tinto must pay iron ore royalties

The Western Australian Supreme Court has ruled that Hancock Prospecting, owned by Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart, and joint partner Rio Tinto must pay hundreds of millions in royalties from the Hope... more

20 Apr, 2026

Australia’s critical minerals create regional jobs

Australia’s expanding critical minerals sector is positioned to play a central role in strengthening regional economies, with new analysis highlighting its capacity to deliver jobs, infrastructure and long-te... more

16 Apr, 2026

Energy security concerns reignite global coal demand

Thermal coal prices surged through March and early April as Middle East energy disruptions constrained global LNG supplies, prompting countries to secure power through alternative fuels. The growing strain o... more

15 Apr, 2026

Lithium Plus Minerals names Andrew Haythorpe as CEO to lead Lei lithium project

Lithium Plus Minerals Ltd has appointed industry veteran Andrew Haythorpe as its new CEO, effective from April 13, a move aimed at accelerating the development of the company’s Lei lithium project in the Nort... more