Golden West Target For Board Coup

IN A mining industry filled with colourful exploration companies, it is hard to come close to the intrigue that consistently circles the West Australian iron ore explorer Golden West Resources.

Bumi Looks Much Bigger After Winning War

Indonesia miner on top after a seven-month battle for Herald Resources.

State Hit By Resources Boom

AUSTRALIA'S resources boom is leaving Victoria worse off, modelling by federal Treasury has concluded.

Retort For Top Ports

THE mineral and resources boom is driving the economy forward with $160 billion of mining, energy and construction projects creating high levels of economic activity.

Felix Won't Do A Talbot, Promises Chief

FELIX Resources - pegged as a prime takeover target in the coal sector - has no plans to repeat the controversial register divide that took place this week at its rival Macarthur Coal.

Sweet And Sour Facts Turn Share Sentiment

THE pronounced economic slowdown and fresh fears the Asian growth story could falter and ease demand for Australian resources have amplified sour sentiment towards domestic shares.

Variety An Attraction

AMPLE fresh water and abundant food resources made Stockton an important place for the traditional owners, the Worimi.