Karratha

WA's Pilbara region could be heading for an Australian temperature record this weekend, with the town of Marble Bar forecast to reach 49C as extreme heatwave conditions leave locals sweltering.

The Shire of Ashburton is concerned about the proposed location of a $100 million worker's camp in Onslow, as Mineral Resources seeks development approval for the facility to support its Western Pilbara iron ore hub.

ASX-listed Kalamazoo Resources has signed a $12 million farm-in deal for its lithium projects in the Pilbara with Chilean chemicals giant SQM.

Alien Metals has mobilised to restart the Elizabeth Hill silver mine near Karratha, WA, with machinery and equipment days from re-entering the dormant operation.

Alinta Energy’s Chichester Hub Solar Farm has begun production for Fortescue Metals Group in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

West Australian legislation meant to prevent the destruction of Indigenous heritage sites has raised concerns in Canberra.The chair of a parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters in the state's Pilbara region says the legislation has major problems and won't be effective.

West Australian legislation meant to prevent the destruction of Indigenous heritage sites has raised concerns in Canberra.The chair of a parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters in the state's Pilbara region says the legislation has major problems and won't be effective.

ASX-listed heavy rare earths developer Northern Minerals, has secured a $4.3 million refund from the ATO as part of the Government’s research and development tax offset scheme for work completed at its Browns Range Pilot plant project in the Pilbara.

Pilbara Ports Authority delivered a total monthly throughput of 59.9 million tonnes for November 2021, a 4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2020.

The destruction of ancient rock shelters in WA's Pilbara region created an international outcry. Eighteen months later the United Nations has raised fresh concerns about the state's new cultural heritage laws.