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X marks the spot for WA’s hydrogen revolution

It’s somewhat fitting that for a period of several months, the site of one of Australia’s most advanced ventures into hydrogen production was marked by a small X painted on the ground. The paint is now long gone, a flurry of construction work having taken its place. But the unobtrusive nature of the temporary landmark […]

Glistening diamond-encrusted snake leaps off Perth Mint coin

Some of the more glamourous raw commodities to come out of Western Australian soil have been meticulously crafted into rare collectibles by the Perth Mint.

FIFO accommodation is about to go somewhere you never expected

One WA mining company is taking efforts to create homes-away-from-home to another level.

The incredible outback journey of Australia’s first mine site wind farm

It's easy to look at the giant wind turbines at Agnew and be amazed. But the trek they took to get there makes the engineering feat even more remarkable.

Ute-beauty! New wave of electric vehicles to hit WA mine sites

A new wave of electric-powered mining utes is poised to be rolled out on WA mine sites within the next two months.

WA’s most famous diamonds land at the world’s most famous jeweller

More than two years after it produced the last of its iconic pink diamonds, WA’s world-famous Argyle mine is still achieving firsts.

Turning waste into taste in the Pilbara

In a world in which examples of a circular economy are increasingly valued, one of the best – and presumably one of the tastiest – has its origins on the Burrup Peninsula outside of Karratha.

Why a billion-dollar WA mining company is linked to the 31st US President

Any time two gold companies in WA announce a billion-dollar merger it’s a pretty big deal. But this one has a special quirk.

Who was St Barbara and why is she the patron saint of miners?

For the past 23 years Kalgoorlie has celebrated the St Barbara’s Festival. It has taken many forms, once celebrated with a gala ball, although always with a memorial service and a parade.

Chris and Tahra love their work in mining (even if it’s not your cup of tea!)

There are plenty of challenging jobs on mine sites - but Chris Hay and Tahra Golightly might have two of the more testing ones.