Danielle Le Messurier

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Fiona Hick is departing the Andrew Forrest-led miner — the latest in a wave of resignations from its executive ranks — less than six months after joining the company.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

Shares in lithium explorer Patriot Battery Metals have been put on a trading halt amid speculation of a deal with Pilbara Minerals. 

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

Lithium markets appear to have hit a “turning point” after a five-month sell off that has depressed prices, according to Morgan Stanley analysts, boosting miners of the battery metal.

Rio Tinto’s chief executive Jakob Stausholm says the mining industry must remain competitive on taxes and productivity, warning any setbacks could be ‘really bad news for Australia’.

Mineral Resources has launched the first of five transhippers for its $3 billion Onslow Iron project, which will facilitate the transfer of iron ore onto offshore capesize carriers.