Podcasts about Pilbara

Gina Rinehart is Australia's richest person – and as her wealth continues to rise, so does her power and influence. But what does she want? In the first episode of Gina, senior correspondent Sarah Martin explores the impact Rinehart could have on Australian politics. Rinehart grew up in the vast expanse of the Pilbara. To understand her story, we delve into her past and how her unique childhood under the influence of Lang Hancock shaped her

This week, Scott talks to Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely about lithium miner, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, cane toads have been spreading relentlessly across Australia — a silent but destructive invasion that threatens native species and alters entire ecosystems. The poisonous amphibians are now advancing to the Pilbara region, one of the last largely untouched landscapes. Researchers and traditional landowners are therefore using an unusual strategy to protect this ecological bastion. - Seit Jahrzehnten breiten sich Aga-Kröten unaufhaltsam über Australien aus – eine stille, aber zerstörerische Invasion, die heimische Arten bedroht und ganze Ökosysteme verändert. Nun rücken die giftigen Amphibien bis an die Pilbara vor, eine der letzten weitgehend unberührten Landschaften. Forschende und traditionelle Landbesitzer setzen deshalb auf eine ungewöhnliche Strategie, um diese ökologische Bastion zu schützen.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the second generation of a famous WA performing family is working to ensure its cultural contribution continues. Plus: Acid leak at first Pilbara iron ore mine; Chalice halves Gonneville development costs; Itochu joins Pilbara ammonia plan.

In this deeply human episode of The Penis Project podcast, Melissa sits down with former NRL legend and now men's mentor Ryan Girdler, whose life after professional football has taken an unexpected and transformative turn.  Ryan talks candidly about growing up in a blue-collar household in the 70s, the pressures of masculinity, and how being driven hard as a child shaped his identity. He reflects on his footy career, the unspoken expectations to “be tough,” and how those patterns carried over into life after retirement—leading him to overwork, burnout, and eventually, a total personal reset.  Through meditation, breathwork, and support from his wife, Ryan found a new path. Today, he mentors men through profound emotional, physical, and spiritual work, helping them reconnect with themselves, develop healthier expressions of masculinity, and live with more balance, softness, and purpose.  This conversation goes far beyond sport. Ryan opens up about parenting, vulnerability, inner dialogue, relationships, and why so many men feel lost in today's world. He also explores his work with Reconnected Men, breathwork retreats, and his partnership with the enigmatic healer, Imrah, known to many as “the alchemist.”  This Episode, We Cover:  Ryan's early life & sporting beginnings  Growing up under pressure in a hardworking family and feeling driven to please others  How internal and external expectations pushed him into rugby league  The emotional impact of a “boys don't cry” upbringing  Masculinity, identity & the struggles men face today  Why modern masculinity feels confusing—and why “toxic masculinity” breaks Ryan's heart  The lack of healthy male role models  Balancing discipline with vulnerability  Why many men feel they must fix everything rather than be present  Life after professional sport  Losing identity and purpose at 30  Overworking to fill a void—“trying to beat yoga at yoga”  How breathwork and meditation became lifesaving tools  The profound influence of his wife in redirecting his path  Breathwork, nervous system regulation & healing  Ryan's introduction to meditation through a big wave surfer  Using pranayama as the “cheat code” to stillness  How breathwork helped him “wield the mind” rather than be controlled by it  Why he believes every man should experience nervous-system regulation  Reconnected Men & the work he does now  One-day and three-day men's retreats in Queensland and Sydney  Holotropic/transformational breathwork sessions  Corporate breathwork and team integration sessions  His mentoring program combining discipline, stillness, personal story, and emotional growth  The story of Imrah – “the alchemist”  How Ryan reconnected with Imrah after 25 years  Imrah's unusual upbringing in the Pilbara and his unique abilities  Their partnership in retreats and breathwork events  Why I have named Ryan  “the conduit”   Parenting, relationships & emotional presence  Raising daughters with boundaries, connection, and regulated technology use  Letting go of control in relationships  How softness, listening, and heart-led responses change family dynamics  Ryan's message to men  "You don't always have to be in control. And you don't have to do it on your own."  Key Takeaways:  Masculinity isn't the problem—disconnection is.  Men thrive when they learn discipline and vulnerability.  Breathwork, meditation, and nervous system tools can fundamentally shift a man's internal world.  Healing begins with self-awareness, not fixing others.  You can be strong and gentle at the same time—and your family will feel the difference.  Sometimes your partner sees your path before you do.  Life after high-performance sport requires finding new meaning, not new metrics to “win.”  Connect with Ryan Girdler & Reconnected Men  Reconnected Men (retreats & programs): https://www.reconnectedmen.com   Instagram: @ryangirdler  Transformational Breathwork & Retreats  Resources & Links:  Book a telehealth consult with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic  For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com  https://breathworkforsurfers.com.au/ Mentioned in the podcast Ryan did this program with tom Carroll  Listen & Subscribe  If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 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Cane toads are on the move again, and this time specialists say it's only a matter of time before they reach the Pilbara.

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On October 3, 1952 Britain detonated an atomic bomb on the MonteBello Islands, 50 miles off Western Australia's Pilbara coast. The success of the top secret test made Britain the third atomic power after the United States and Soviet Union. Author Paul Grace, has written a dramatic account of the test, 'Operation Hurricane: The Story of Britain's First Atomic Test and the Legacy that Remains' His Grandfather, Flight Lt. Ron Grace was a Royal Australian Airforce pilot who flew security patrols before the test and 'coastal monitoring' sorties in the radioactive aftermath, searching for fallout on the Australian mainland. This episode is Paul's first hand account of the test, its politics, personalities and implications for Australia.

Andrew Forrest has launched a fresh legal bid to build an irrigation system along part of the Ashburton River, which flows through his Minderoo Station, in WA's Pilbara.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the business of charity bike rides. Plus WA Premier gives Wittenoom indication; Fortescue wants renewable assets connected to Pilbara grid; and Curtin staff strike scaled-down.

Thursday Headlines: ADF official to join Trump’s Gaza peace team, two dead in Melbourne waters during wild weather, Telstra warns some Samsung phones can’t call 000, grocery delivery via apps costs up to 39% more, and what's the weirdest fine you've copped? Deep Dive: A multi-agency investigation is underway after a suspected piece of space junk crash-landed in remote Western Australia, reigniting concerns over what and how much of it is floating above us. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with astrophysicist Brad Tucker from the Australian National University about what likely landed in the Pilbara, whether we should be worried about being hit by falling space debris, and what it tells us about the growing mess orbiting Earth. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CZR is coming to life in a big way with around $74 million cash in the bank, some fantastic WA exploration assets and numerous drilling programmes being lined up between now and Christmas. Managing Director Stefen Murphy led the development and commissioning of the Roper Bar iron ore mine in the Northern Territory. His experience in developing integrated mine-to-port logistics solutions and iron ore marketing has been invaluable to CZR in developing the Robe Mesa iron ore project in the Pilbara. Mr Murphy commenced his career in the Pilbara as a mine geologist with BHP iron ore and has spent the past 20 years working on mining and exploration projects throughout Australia. In addition to his technical roles, he holds an MBA and has worked in corporate finance roles in Australia and the UK, focused primarily on capital markets and M&A transactions in the resources sector.       Produced by Resource Media     The Hole Truth: Mining Investment Podcast is a product of Read Corporate. Please note that Read Corporate does not provide investment advice and investors should seek personalised advice before making any investment decisions.  RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-hole-truth-podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI4sZkSfEpPi_u7OrD7lQ-tZHbdy6EhCC&si=iOcGscff7kMSw8c7 Website: https://resourcesrisingstars.com.au/the-hole-truth-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholetruthpodcast/  Company Website: https://www.czrresources.com   Key Insights: 1. Robe Mesa Iron Ore Sale Delivers $75 Million and Positions CZR as Cash-Backed CZR Resources has completed the sale of its Robe Mesa Iron Ore Project to the Robe River Joint Venture (Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel), delivering around $75 million in cash. The transaction leaves CZR debt-free and holding a cash balance roughly equivalent to its market capitalisation, effectively making it a cash-backed exploration company. With a strong balance sheet and no debt, CZR is now well positioned to fund aggressive exploration across its portfolio. 2. Croydon Gold Project: Drilling Targets Hemi-Style Intrusions Freshly funded, CZR has launched an aggressive drilling campaign at its Croydon Gold Project, located about 50 kilometres south-east of De Grey Mining's Hemi discovery in the Pilbara. Early aircore results have confirmed the presence of diorite intrusions, epithermal quartz veining and gossanous zones — all key indicators of intrusive-related gold systems similar to Hemi. With RC drilling planned through late 2025, the company is aiming to define both shallow epithermal gold mineralisation and deeper intrusion-hosted systems across the Top Camp and Bottom Camp prospects. 3. Edamurta Copper-Zinc Project Shows Golden Grove-Style VMS Potential CZR's Edamurta Project, located in the Midwest near Yalgoo, is showing strong signs of volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) potential similar to the Golden Grove and Deflector deposits. Recent geophysical surveys have identified strong electromagnetic conductors, consistent with copper-zinc-gold-silver mineralisation. A 3,000-metre RC drilling program is planned to test these high-priority conductor plates, offering multi-commodity upside and the potential to establish CZR as a serious copper-zinc explorer in Western Australia. 4. Strategic Backing from the Creasy Group CZR continues to benefit from the long-term support and geological expertise of the Creasy Group, led by renowned prospector Mark Creasy, who holds a 51% stake in CZR and a 30% joint venture interest at Croydon. The Croydon tenements were originally pegged by Creasy for their intrusive geological potential, and his ongoing involvement provides both strategic stability and proven exploration pedigree across CZR's project portfolio. 5. Fully Funded Growth and Retained Iron Ore Upside Following the Robe Mesa sale, CZR is fully funded to accelerate exploration across its gold and base-metal projects while maintaining exposure to iron ore through the Peters Creek and Darnell's prospects and its 50% interest in the Ashburton Link infrastructure joint venture. With a strong cash position, multiple high-potential assets, and upcoming drilling at both Croydon and Edamurta, CZR offers a rare combination of financial strength, discovery upside, and portfolio diversity — all while trading around its cash backing.    

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss Synergy's overpayment blunder; water woes in the Pilbara; the future of Wittenoom; Mark McGowan and Aukus; super changes; BGC and Fortescue.

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Terrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) executive director Justin Virgin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest developments at the Smokebush project in Western Australia, where Terrain is exploring for gold, silver, and gallium across multiple prospects. Virgin highlighted encouraging results from the Lightning prospect, noting, "I think we are on something very big, we are on to something special." He explained that the geology suggests the presence of dolerites, which are known entrapment zones for gold in Western Australia. A follow-up drilling campaign aims to further define these structures and move towards establishing a JORC resource by mid-2026. At Larin's Lane, also within Smokebush, gallium has been identified in a distinct geological setting. Virgin said the WA Government is funding metallurgy work, with results due in December, which could unlock further development potential. Terrain has reported gallium grades up to 54g/t and zones up to 64m thick. Beyond Smokebush, Virgin also referenced work underway at the Carlindie lithium project in the Pilbara and rare earths identified at Lort River, highlighting Terrain's strategy of maintaining a diversified pipeline of critical mineral projects. He noted that despite exploration funding challenges, persistence has yielded encouraging outcomes: "It's perseverance, so if you persevere, you eventually get there." Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #TerrainMinerals #GoldExploration #Gallium #CriticalMinerals #SmokebushProject #ASX #MiningNews #JuniorExplorers #WesternAustraliaMining #RareEarths #SilverMining #LithiumExploration #JORC #ResourceDrilling #ProactiveInvestors

Low-carbon hydrogen has taken a few knocks in the headlines lately. There have been cancelled projects and fewer splashy announcements. Policy support has been jittery. Is momentum fading, or are we simply moving out of the hype phase and into the serious work of delivery? Host Ed Crooks puts that question to two industry leaders who are aiming to build hydrogen businesses at scale: Pierre-Étienne Franc, CEO of HY24, and Alex Tancock, CEO of Intercontinental Energy.Pierre-Étienne argues the market is normalising rather than stalling. The projects that are reaching final investment decision have risen sharply in size, and production of electrolyser modules has scaled from tens of megawatts to hundreds of megawatts. One crucial change is that the centre of gravity of the industry is shifting toward Asia and the Middle East. The first wins can come where hydrogen already has a job to do: swapping grey molecules for green in fertilisers and refining. In the steel industry, the green premium for low-emissions metal looks manageable. And over time, hydrogen can start meeting power and industrial demand via ammonia and methanol. For heavy trucks, hydrogen may have a role as a complement to battery electric vehicles, deployed where long charge times and grid bottlenecks make them impractical.Alex explains his production model. His 26-gigawatt Australian Renewable Energy Hub in the Pilbara would decarbonise roughly 4% of the region's iron-ore output. It's designed as repeatable “LEGO blocks”: the project can be build out with dozens of near-identical phases that drive down cost with each addition.Some in the low-carbon hydrogen industry used to talk about how $1/kg was the production cost that would be needed for large-scale deployment. Alex says that benchmark is no longer relevant. What matters now is capex, the supply chain, and the cost of capital, he says, and China's ultra-automated factories are slashing equipment costs. However, Europe still needs clearer rules to unlock demand. For sectors like sustainable aviation fuel, durable policy will be essential while costs remain high. This is the first of three special episodes recorded in the run-up to the ADIPEC 2025 conference. Its theme: Energy. Intelligence. Impact. ADIPEC has sponsored this series to invite more of you to join the conversation in Abu Dhabi on 3–6 November 2025, alongside 205,000+ attendees and 1,800+ speakers. The Energy Gang will be on the ground recording during the event, come and find us to share your perspective. Find out more and register at adipec.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss why state sporting associations and clubs are recruiting seasoned business professionals to lead them. Plus: Ford halves Liontown lithium order; Develop reshapes $329m Pilbara mine plan; RAC vote on incorporation.

Adventure pulses through the veins of Pilbara cattle woman Blythe Calnan.From navigating live cattle export supply chains in Jordan in the Middle East, to raising pasture-raised poultry in southern WA - Blythe's habit of saying 'yes' to opportunities in agriculture has taken her to all sorts of climates and farming systems.She's now back in her home state of Western Australia, teaching the basics of low stress stock handling and soil health to show the role working dogs can play in healing landscapes.Liv caught up with Blythe at the Grounded Festival in Bridgetown where she madly jotted down Blythe's dog training mantras, which she discovered can be applied to all sorts of life and business scenarios!00:00 Introduction to Blythe Calnan and Her Journey02:27 The Role of Working Dogs in Agriculture05:09 Blythe's Career Path and Experiences08:18 The Impact of Reality TV on Agriculture11:22 Understanding Dog Training and Relationships14:04 The Importance of Communication in Dog Handling16:59 Pressure and Education in Animal Training19:49 Linking Dogs, Livestock, and Landscape Health23:04 Valuing Working Dogs in Agriculture25:49 Returning to Basics in AgricultureYou can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here. If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com.  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

Murujuga traditional owner and Mardathoonera woman Raelene Cooper says her lawyers have put the Environment Minister on notice that his green lighting of the 40 year extension for the North West Shelf project in the Pilbara.

Mark Pownall and Elisha Newell discuss the big news of the week including Iluka mothballing key operations; Pilbara renewables; BGC Cement sale; new CME chief; GST deal defence; data centres; South Perth luxury project; Zorzi Builders troubles; and Freo's developments.

Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm falls flat; Monadelphous, Macmahon, SRG report revenue rises; iiNet in cyber incident, 280,000 customers exposed.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi exploration push; Pilbara iron plant backed by EPA; Panel to decide Hesperia's $500m battery plan.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Chloe DS, Jacob AndrewarthaNewsreportsThe presenters discuss the following issues and political developments including responding to the Albanese government's announcement for the support of a Palestinian state.Repression in Britain in response to the campaign to de-proscribe Palestine Action grows in Britain.Drawing on article published in Green Left discussion about MUA gearing up for Pilbara strike over wages, housing and Ombudsman releases scathing report on ‘Robodebt 2.0' Interviews and DiscussionsRecording of Green Left Show #65 Malaysian socialist: Why young people are turning to socialism where Green Left's Isaac Nellist speaks to Amanda Shweeta Louis from the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) about the commercialisation of Malaysia's education system, solidarity with Palestine and why young Malaysians are looking to socialism. Caroline Smith, spokesperson for Global Movement to Gaza AUNZ joins the program to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla bringing together activists from 57 participating countries attempting to break the siege in Gaza. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector. Plus Perth Airport's hotel a step closer; WA's mining attractiveness plummets; and a Pilbara council set to loan a developer $56m.

The Aussie market surged after quarterly inflation came in softer than expected, pushing interest rate cut odds beyond 100% and leaving the ASX just four points shy of a record high. Property trusts, consumer stocks, and financials rallied, while standout moves included gains for PolyNovo, Pilbara, and DroneShield. On the flip side, IGO tumbled on production issues. Plus, we look ahead to US rate decisions, Jerome Powell’s speech, and earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss hydrogen projects axed; Nedlands council; Pilbara workers' camp; transmission infrastructure; cattle imports; Gina Rinehart's West Perth office; Northern Star; and Neil Turner.

Taxpayers face a potential $500 million bill to clean up aging oil and gas infrastructure left by Chevron off Western Australia's Pilbara, a newly released state government documents reveal.

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In this KE Report company update, I chat with Mike Spreadborough, Executive Co‑Chairman, and Kas De Luca, General Manager of Exploration at Novo Resources (TSX: NVO - OTCQB: NSRPF - ASX:NVO ), to recap the latest results from the Tipperborough Project in New South Wales - part of their growing greenfields exploration portfolio. Key Highlights from the Interview: Strong maiden drill results from the Clone target, including 12m @ 5.9g/t Au and 17m @ 2.4g/t Au, all near surface. Insight into the broader 500m strike length tested by 14 RC holes and how these results stack up as some of Novo's best since pivoting back to exploration. Discussion on other prospective targets (New Bendigo, Pioneer, Phoenix) and how these results help prioritize future drilling. Updates on upcoming field programs at Tipperborough, John Bull, Grafton, and Pilbara antimony/gold projects, with active mapping and sampling underway across the portfolio. Commentary on Novo's exploration strategy, logistics, and near‑term news flow and funding position. Please email me with any follow up questions for Mike and the team at Novo Resources. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the Novo Resources website to learn more about all the projects and exploration programs. 

An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire. - 西オーストラリア州のピルバラ地域に古代から残るロックアートが、ユネスコ世界遺産に登録されました。この土地の伝統的な所有者たちは、パリへ渡り、ムルジュガの文化的景観がユネスコ加盟国による全会一致で世界遺産に登録される瞬間を見届けました。

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss recent trends within WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Rio exports recover from Pilbara floods; Iron ore miner pivots to gold; 'Trott 'excited' for global challenge; Magellen seeks $15m.

Một bộ sưu tập nghệ thuật khắc đá cổ xưa của người bản địa tại vùng Pilbara, Tây Úc, vừa được UNESCO công nhận là Di sản Thế giới. Các chủ sở hữu truyền thống của vùng đất đã đến Paris để chứng kiến khoảnh khắc lịch sử này, khi các quốc gia thành viên nhất trí bỏ phiếu đưa Cảnh quan Văn hóa Murujuga vào danh sách Di sản. Những hình khắc cổ tại đây còn có niên đại lâu đời hơn bất kỳ hiện vật nào từng được tìm thấy ở Ai Cập cổ đại hay Đế chế La Mã.

An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire. - Древняя коллекция наскальных рисунков Коренных народов в регионе Пилбара в Западной Австралии внесена в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Традиционные владельцы земли приехали в Париж, где страны-члены единогласно проголосовали за включение в список Murujuga Cultural Landscape. Эти рисунки датируются более ранним периодом, чем любые находки в Древнем Египте или Римской империи.

Batı Avustralya'nın Pilbara bölgesindeki antik bir yerli kaya sanatı koleksiyonu, UNESCO Dünya Mirası Alanı olarak listelendi. Geleneksel eser sahipleri, karar için Paris'e gitti ve üye ülkeler oybirliğiyle Murujuga Kültürel Peyzajı'nın koleksiyona dahil edilmesi yönünde oy kullandı. Ve bildirildiğine göre, gravürler antik Mısır veya Roma İmparatorluğu'nda bulunan her şeyden daha eski.

An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the role and responsibilities of the Pilbara regiment. Plus: Security services book regional work; MinRes chair starts, Broughton in at Fortescue; Australia 'behind the eight ball' in net-zero push.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success. Plus: Rio Tinto, Hancock pour $2.5bn into Hope Downs 2 in Pilbara; Barrack Street building sold for $5m; Virgin Australia, Greatland Resources complete ASX listings.

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is planning on merging her two iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

The Pilbara region of Western Australia is big, dry, and wide open. And it may contain the oldest cosmic “scar” on Earth: an impact crater gouged three and a half billion years ago. Scientists discovered evidence of the crater during a brief expedition in 2021. They found some rock formations called shatter cones. Some of the cones are as tall as a house. The only known way to make them is in giant collisions with space rocks. Follow-up work last year revealed many more of these formations. The cones were found in a rock layer that’s miles wide, but only a few dozen feet thick. The layer also contains tiny “beads” that formed when molten rock was blasted high into the sky. The flight through the air sculpted droplets of the molten rock into balls. Geologists found that the layer formed three and a half billion years ago, so that’s when the impact must have taken place – more than a billion years earlier than the previous record holder. The asteroid could have been miles wide, and blasted a crater more than 60 miles across. The effects of the collision would have been felt around the world. In fact, researchers say the impact could have helped shape the world. Major asteroid impacts could have traveled deep, churning things up far below the surface. That could have created the “seeds” that gave birth to the continents when Earth was young. We’ll talk about potential future impacts tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved a major extension of the North West Shelf Gas Project in Western Australia. It's one of the nation's most valuable offshore gas reserves — operated by Woodside, which wants to extend its life by another 40 years. Based on the Pilbara's Burrup Peninsula also known as Murujuga, the project sits within an area of immense cultural and environmental significance. - รัฐมนตรีสิ่งแวดล้อมแห่งรัฐบาลกลาง มาร์รี วอตต์ (Murray Watt) ได้อนุมัติการขยายโครงการก๊าซนอร์ทเวสต์เชลฟ (North West Shelf Gas Project) ครั้งใหญ่ในรัฐเวสเทิร์นออสเตรเลีย โครงการนี้เป็นหนึ่งในแหล่งก๊าซนอกชายฝั่งที่มีมูลค่าสูงที่สุดของประเทศ ซึ่งดำเนินการโดยบริษัทวูดไซด์ (Woodside) ซึ่งต้องการขยายอายุของโครงการออกไปอีก 40 ปี โครงการตั้งอยู่บนคาบสมุทรบูรัป (Burrup Peninsula) ในภูมิภาคพิลบารา (Pilbara) ซึ่งรู้จักกันอีกชื่อว่า มูรูจูกา (Murujuga) โดยพื้นที่นี้ถือเป็นเขตที่มีความสำคัญอย่างยิ่งทั้งในด้านวัฒนธรรมและสิ่งแวดล้อม

Federal Çevre Bakanı Murray Watt, Batı Avustralya'daki Kuzey Batı kıta sahanlığı Gaz Projesi'nin uzatma başvurusunu onayladı. Ülkenin en değerli açık deniz gaz rezervlerinden biri olan bu tesis, 40 yıl daha işleyecek. Woodside tarafından işletilen proje aynı zamanda Pilbara'nın Murujuga olarak da bilinen Burrup Yarımadası'ndaki muazzam kültürel ve çevresel öneme sahip bir alanı da kapsıyor.

Bộ trưởng Môi trường Liên bang Murray Watt đã phê duyệt việc mở rộng quy mô lớn Dự án Khí đốt North West Shelf tại Tây Úc. Đây là một trong những mỏ khí đốt ngoài khơi có giá trị nhất của nước Úc, do tập đoàn Woodside vận hành, với kế hoạch kéo dài tuổi thọ dự án thêm 40 năm nữa. Dự án này tọa lạc tại bán đảo Burrup thuộc vùng Pilbara, còn được biết đến với tên gọi Murujuga, một khu vực có ý nghĩa văn hóa và môi trường vô cùng to lớn.

Bộ trưởng Môi trường Liên bang Murray Watt đã phê duyệt việc mở rộng quy mô lớn Dự án Khí đốt North West Shelf tại Tây Úc. Đây là một trong những mỏ khí đốt ngoài khơi có giá trị nhất của nước Úc, do tập đoàn Woodside vận hành, với kế hoạch kéo dài tuổi thọ dự án thêm 40 năm nữa. Dự án này tọa lạc tại bán đảo Burrup thuộc vùng Pilbara, còn được biết đến với tên gọi Murujuga, một khu vực có ý nghĩa văn hóa và môi trường vô cùng to lớn.

The Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has approved a major extension of the North West Shelf Gas Project in Western Australia. It's one of the nation's most valuable offshore gas reserves — operated by Woodside, which wants to extend its life by another 40 years. Based on the Pilbara's Burrup Peninsula also known as Murujuga, the project sits within an area of immense cultural and environmental significance.

Cara Sheppard is the Senior Medical Officer at Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Western Australia's East Pilbara. In this episode, Marcus chats with Cara about what it really means to deliver healthcare in remote desert communities, where cultural safety, chronic disease, and deep-rooted systemic challenges intersect.From the realities of diabetes in young people to the complexities of rheumatic heart disease, spiritual beliefs, and payback culture, Cara offers a brutally honest look at the highs, lows, and hard truths of her role.Working with limited resources, vast distances, and the constant presence of cultural nuance, Cara shares:The myths and facts about remote medicineWhat makes PAMS uniqueHow she juggled becoming a mother while working fly-in fly-outThe reality behind staff safety and clinical decisions in remote settingsYou can find out more about PAMS here. Acknowledgement of CountryWe acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this episode was recorded and the communities discussed. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening.We recognise the deep spiritual connection Aboriginal peoples have to land, water, and culture, and honour their enduring presence and knowledge systems, which have existed for tens of thousands of years.

Since the election was announced, just five weeks ago, at least five women have been killed by their partners in Australia. Yet this crisis has barely received a mention in either of the two major parties’ campaigns. Dr Tracy Westerman, a Nyamal woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, has worked as a psychologist in remote communities for 25 years. She says where she works, the silence from politicians has been especially deafening. Aboriginal women face a significantly higher risk of domestic violence, but the assumptions our political leaders draw about the causes are deeply misguided. Today, Dr Tracy Westerman on what’s really fuelling intimate partner violence in Aboriginal communities – and how to stop women from being killed. If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Dr Tracy Westerman. Photo: AAP / Lukas CochSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, we explore three major developments shaping the future of global hydrogen infrastructure:

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 33The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastWorld's Oldest Meteor Impact Crater, Water Ice on the Moon, and the Secretive X37B Shuttle ReturnsIn this episode of SpaceTime, we unveil the discovery of the world's oldest known meteor impact crater located in Western Australia. This ancient structure, dating back 3.5 billion years, was identified in the Pilbara region and challenges previous notions about Earth's geological history and the origins of life. We discuss the implications of this significant find, including its potential to reshape our understanding of crust formation and the environments conducive to early microbial life.Water Ice on the MoonWe also delve into exciting new research suggesting that water ice may be found just centimeters below the lunar surface across a much larger area of the Moon's polar regions than previously believed. Based on observations from India's Chandrayaan 3 mission, these findings could greatly influence future lunar exploration and habitation efforts, highlighting the potential for accessible sources of water ice.The X37B Space Shuttle's Secret MissionAdditionally, we cover the return of the United States Space Force's X37B space shuttle after a classified 434-day mission. The shuttle's successful landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base marks another milestone in its ongoing operations, which include specialized testing and reconnaissance in orbit. We explore the implications of this mission for national security and the future of space operations.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 33 for broadcast on 17 March 202500:49 Discovery of the world's oldest meteor impact crater06:30 Implications for Earth's geological history12:15 Overview of potential water ice locations on the Moon18:00 Findings from the Chandrayaan 3 mission22:45 Return of the X37B space shuttle27:00 Summary of recent scientific developments30:15 Discussion on advancements in HIV preventionwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Tim Winton on the stories which inspired Juice, his novel of determination, survival, and the limits of the human spirit.Tim's latest novel, Juice, is an astonishing feat of imagination.It takes us to a far-off future on a superheated planet, where people must live like desert frogs in Northwest Australia. They go underground for the murderously hot summer months, before emerging in winter to grow and make what they can.The nameless narrator of the book is travelling with a child under his protection. They are taken hostage by a man with a crossbow, who takes them to the bottom of a mine shaft.There, the narrator has to tell his story to the bowman in the hope that he won't kill them.This episode of Conversations explores climate change, science, climate justice, storytelling, writing, books, narrative, fiction, Australian writers, Cloudstreet, Western Australia, coral bleaching, Pilbara, Ningaloo Reef, Putin, Trump, American politics, global politics, Russia, oligarchs, tariffs, trade wars, artists protesting, romantasy, climate change refugees.Juice is published by Penguin.This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at Adelaide Writers' Week.