Norton takeover bid for KMC 'free from all conditions'
Norton Gold Fields says its takeover offer for the Kalgoorlie Mining Company (KMC) has been declared free from all conditions.
View ArticleTropicana gold joint venture commissioning brought forward
Independence Group says the commissioning of the 7.9 million ounce Tropicana gold joint venture in the Goldfields has been brought forward to the current quarter.
View ArticleDoray Minerals defies critics with Andy Well success
Doray Minerals says the success of its Andy Well project near Meekatharra has vindicated its decision to keep its resource base small.
View ArticleNorton to compulsorily acquire last KMC shares
Norton Gold Fields says it has obtained more than 90 per cent of the Kalgoorlie Mining Company's (KMC) shares and will now begin compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares.
View ArticleGold miner keen for exploration incentives election platform
A Western Australian gold miner says there should be a focus on introducing exploration incentives to boost Australia's mining industry during the federal election.
View ArticleDiversification helps give miner 'stability'
MacPhersons Resources Limited says diversification is the key to making resource projects "more stable".
View ArticleMiner to advance Cannon gold project
Southern Gold says positive results in a prefeasibility study have encouraged the company to forge ahead with the development of its Cannon gold deposit in Western Australia's Goldfields.
View ArticlePhoenix Gold reveals Castle Hill resource upgrade
Phoenix Gold has announced a 75 per cent resource upgrade for the first stage of its Castle Hill project, 50 kilometres from Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
View ArticleRamelius to raise funds for Vivien gold project
Ramelius Resources has announced plans to raise $16.3 million for the development of the Vivien gold project, west of Leinster.
View ArticleDrilling prompts Sirius to extend gold anomaly zone
Sirius Resources says it has extended the zone believed to contain gold anomalies after drilling at its Polar Bear project in Western Australia's Goldfields.
View ArticleSilver Lake makes record gold sales in September quarter
Silver Lake Resources has announced record gold sales during the last quarter.
View ArticleGold Fields Ltd acquires Barrick's Yilgarn south assets
Gold Fields Limited says it has finished the acquisition of Barrick Gold's three Yilgarn south assets in Western Australia.
View ArticleGold 'hangover' arrives amid price 'confusion'
A business commentator says there is a lot of confusion about where the gold price is headed.
View ArticleRamelius makes $5m down payment for Vivien gold project
Ramelius Resources has made a down payment of $5 million for its acquisition of the Vivien gold project, west of Leinster.
View ArticlePowerlines move to boost miner's gold estimate
Bullabulling Gold says it has found a way to boost its estimated resource production by relocating public infrastructure at the northern end of the project area.
View ArticleDoray hopes new gold deposit extends mine life
Doray Minerals says it has discovered a new high-grade deposit within its Andy Well Gold project in the Murchison.
View ArticleRamelius securing $16m to help fast-track gold projects
Ramelius Resources says it is securing $16 million to develop and expand its assets, west of Leinster.
View ArticleAngloGold Ashanti boosts September quarter gold production
AngloGold Ashanti says its September quarter results show a strong increase in production at its mine in Western Australia's Goldfields.
View ArticlePolice probe continues into backyard gold processing
The Gold Stealing Detection Unit says investigations are continuing into the discovery of a makeshift gold processing facility in the backyard of a home in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
View ArticleBlackham Resources to acquire Wiluna gold project
Blackham Resources has announced it will acquire the Wiluna gold project in Western Australia's northern Goldfields, after gold miner Apex Minerals went into administration last year.
View ArticleSuper Pit to 'always be iconic attraction'
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the Super Pit will remain an iconic feature in the region, even after production at the site ends.
View ArticleQuake impacts miner's gold production
Northern Star Resources says a 4.6 magnitude earthquake which hit Kalgoorlie-Boulder last week has caused damage at one of its mines.
View ArticleDMP still investigating gold mine death
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) says the investigation into the death of a 59-year-old man at a mine site near Norseman will take some time.
View ArticleResurgence in prospecting sees thousands flock to WA goldfields
The term gold prospecting conjures up images of swarthy men in times of old, panning for sparkling dust in a remote creek bed. But a resurgence in prospecting has seen a new breed of hobbyists take to...
View ArticleRamelius reveals 16pc boost in Vivien gold resources
Ramelius Resources has announced a 16 per cent increase in gold resources at its Vivien deposit in Western Australia's Goldfields.
View ArticleTropicana gold mine reaches full capacity in March quarter
Independence Group says its 30 per cent owned gold mine in Western Australia's Goldfields has produced a little over 120,000 ounces in the March quarter.
View ArticlePolice probe backyard gold processing set-up
The Gold Stealing Detection Unit has uncovered a backyard gold processing operation at a house in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
View ArticleGold miner Northern Star Resources reveals Kanowna Bell redundancy scheme
Northern Star Resources has announced a redundancy program at its newly purchased Kanowna Bell mine in Western Australia's Goldfields.
View ArticleCentral Norseman Gold mine to be placed on care and maintenance
WA gold miner Central Norseman Gold has announced its namesake mine in the WA Goldfields will be placed on care and maintenance in July.
View ArticleNorton Gold Fields lodges complaint amid Bullabulling takeover bid
The Australian Government Takeovers Panel has received an application from Norton Gold Fields in relation to its unsolicited takeover bid for Bullabulling Gold.
View ArticleBullabulling Gold makes progress in talks to move powerlines
The managing director of Bullabulling Gold says talks are progressing about relocating public infrastructure at the northern end of its project area.
View ArticleProbe continues into mine death near Norseman
An investigation into the death of a 59-year-old miner worker in WA's Goldfields is continuing.
View ArticleAngloGold Ashanti signs deal to build $140m gas pipeline
The world's third largest gold producer has signed a deal to extend the Goldfields Gas pipeline to its Sunrise Dam and Tropicana Gold mines.
View ArticleStudy finds negatives in increased gold royalty rates
A consultancy firm says a study it commissioned shows a 2.5 per cent increase in gold royalty rates would have negative consequences for WA.
View ArticleNorton Gold Fields urges Bullabulling shareholders to accept takeover bid
Norton Gold Fields has told shareholders of Bullabulling Gold to accept its takeover offer or risk losing value.
View ArticleNorton Gold Fields gets $40m loan from Chinese bank's Perth branch
The Perth branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has given a Chinese-owned company a $40 million loan.
View ArticleCollie MP calls for state royalty rise exemption for coal, alumina industries
The Member for Collie Preston says coal and alumina should be exempt from increases to state royalties.
View ArticleNorthern Star touts White Feather gold find
Northern Star Resources says it has made a significant gold discovery on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
View ArticleZijin Mining Group offers $33m takeover bid for Norton Gold Fields
China's largest gold producer has offered a non-binding takeover bid for Norton Gold Fields worth about $33 million.
View ArticleGold price rise may provide 'safe haven' amid tough times for WA mining says...
A business analyst says gold is reclaiming its status as a "safe haven" commodity for global investors, as the price continues to rise, increasing about 5 per cent over the past week to be currently...
View ArticleGold royalty review: WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy pleads for wider...
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is calling on the State Government to release the results of its gold royalty review to the wider community.
View ArticleGold producer AngloGold Ashanti to continue focus on improving cost efficiencies
AngloGold Ashanti says it will continue to focus on cost efficiencies, regardless of fluctuations in the price of gold.
View ArticleGold Royalty Response Group backs Prime Minister Tony Abbot's tax comments...
The Gold Royalty Response Group says, by agreeing taxes should not be increased on the mining sector, the Prime Minister has shown he understands the complexities of the industry.
View ArticleMiner Norton Gold Fields to 'keep fighting to stay alive' amid profit fall in...
Norton Gold Fields says it is fighting to remain profitable in one of the toughest climates gold producers have experienced in years.
View ArticleWA Mines Minister Bill Marmion rules out mining royalty rate hike
Western Australia's Mines Minister Bill Marmion rules out changes to the royalty rates imposed on the mining industry in this year's budget, despite fears the gold industry would take a hit.
View ArticleRamelius Resources to start mining Vivien gold project near Leinster
Western Australian gold miner Ramelius Resources says mining has been approved to start at its Vivien gold project in the northern Goldfields.
View ArticleNew Kalgoorlie-Boulder gold mill opens in bid to boost air quality as Gidji...
A new gold processing mill will officially open today, in a bid to improve the air quality for residents in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in south-eastern Western Australia.
View ArticleCryptocurrency backed by gold being developed by Perth Mint to entice...
The Perth Mint is set to enter the rollercoaster cryptocurrency market in a bid to compete with Bitcoin's growing popularity, hoping to lure investors with a product it says could be a world-first.
View ArticleCSIRO pours Australia's first eco-friendly gold bar produced without toxic...
You might pay more for ethically produced coffee, but what about environmentally friendly gold in your wedding ring?
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