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Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and the fourth-largest city in Australia by population. It is located on the Swan River and the Indian Ocean coast, serving as the economic and administrative hub of the state. The city has a population of about 2.1-million people in its metropolitan area, making it one of the most isolated major cities in the world, yet a key gateway for trade with Asia and the Middle East. Perth's economy is heavily driven by the mining and resources sector, with the city serving as the headquarters for many of Australia's largest mining companies and service providers. The port of Fremantle, located near Perth, handles significant volumes of iron ore, grain and other bulk commodities for export. The city is also a centre for oil and gas operations, renewable energy development and advanced manufacturing. Perth's strategic location and well-developed infrastructure make it a critical node in Australia's resources supply chain, particularly for iron ore exports to Asia. The city has experienced substantial growth over the past few decades, driven by successive mining booms and investment in energy and infrastructure projects.

Perth Updates


BlackRock sees merit in large-scale mining M&A
27th May 2026 By: Reuters

BlackRock would back consolidation among large miners because it would open the sector to generalist investors at a scale that would make it easier to bring on large and complex projects needed for... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive
27th May 2026 By: Reuters

Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the ASX, it would be "positive" for both the bourse and the Swiss-based commodities trader and miner. "If they... 


Drill core samples from Wishbone Gold
Wishbone plans drilling for newly acquired Silver Lake in Q3
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Wishbone Gold is exercising its exclusive option to acquire the Silver Lake high-grade silver project, in the Carnarvon basin of Western Australia. To exercise the option to acquire... 


Lynas rare earths
Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

New government regulations in the US and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth products from suppliers outside China, Australia's Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze said on... 


ARENA CEO Darren Miller
Firebird secures A$2m grant to advance Australian demonstration plant
23rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Australia-based manganese processing technology company Firebird Metals has been awarded a A$2-million grant from government agency the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) under its Battery... 


Vale iron-ore operation
Iran war allows Australia to revive green iron ambitions
14th April 2026 By: Reuters

The conflict in the Middle East has cracked open the door for Australia to speed up the development of a handful of green iron projects as part of efforts to cut emissions from producing steel.... 


A generic image of an aircraft
Lamola resigns as SAA CEO
10th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Professor John Lamola will step down from his position as South African Airways (SAA) group CEO, with effect from the end of April. Following a board meeting, Lamola’s resignation was accepted by... 


Image of drill core from Gonneville project
Gonneville palladium/nickel/copper project, Australia
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Gonneville is set to become Australia’s first primary platinum group metals mine and second-largest nickel mine. 


Terra raises A$85m for Australian PGM discovery
Terra raises A$85m for Australian PGM discovery
27th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Perth-based explorer Terra Metals has raised A$85-million in a strongly supported institutional placement to accelerate work at its platinum group metals (PGM) discovery at the Dante project in... 


Kali consolidates Pilbara footprint
25th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based junior Kali Metals has consolidated its Pilbara footprint by acquiring SQM Australia's 30% interest in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects in Western Australia. The transaction will... 


Kalgoorlie rare earth processing facility
Niche Australian metals miner Lynas has grown bigger than Qantas
25th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

Lynas Rare Earths has overtaken Australian blue-chip stalwart Qantas Airways by market capitalisation, as concerns about China’s dominance of critical minerals lift the miner’s stock. Both... 


Image of Boddington mine
Boddington mine, Australia
13th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/gold mine south-east of Perth, in Western Australia.  


Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
Port Hedland resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell
9th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron-ore export hub, resumed operations at noon on Sunday after being cleared on Friday as tropical cyclone Mitchell developed off the coast of... 


Image of iron-ore pellets
Zesty green iron demonstration plant, Australia
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Zero Emissions Steel Technology, or Zesty, is being positioned as a pathway for using Pilbara iron-ore in lower-emissions steelmaking. 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Government policies around floor prices for rare earths have improved the function of the market and helped lift prices to sustainable levels, Amanda Lacaze, the CEO of Lynas Rare Earths said on... 


Lynas Rare Earths' quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production
Lynas Rare Earths' quarterly revenue surges as higher prices offset lower production
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported a 43% rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as higher selling prices eclipsed a production shortfall caused by power disruptions at its ore processing... 


CleanTech Lithium appoints Cutfield Freeman & Company as financial advisor
6th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has appointed Cutfield Freeman & Company (CF&Co) as its financial advisor to support the company with securing a strategic partner for the next phase of development at... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


Perseus exits contest as Predictive backs improved Robex deal
Perseus exits contest as Predictive backs improved Robex deal
11th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold producer Perseus Mining has formally withdrawn from its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery, after the West Africa-focused gold developer determined that an improved offer from... 


Astral raises A$65m for Mandilla development
10th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based explorer Astral Resources has raised A$65-million in a placement to accelerate work across its Kalgoorlie-region gold portfolio and underpin a large portion of the equity funding for... 


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