Alcoa to own just 5pc of WA plant to bust China’s dominance of gallium supply

The US miner under fire for its environmental performance in WA sees the gallium plant solidifying the importance of its Wagerup alumina refinery.

Peter Milne Oct 24, 2025

Analysis

Trump critical minerals deal could lock in jarrah forest mining for decades

An Alcoa plant to produce gallium in WA's South West will need green tape shredded to start on schedule and long term forest mining to be viable.

Peter Milne Oct 21, 2025

Energy Transition

Synergy plans $4.5b wind, solar and battery farm in WA's Wheatbelt

The state-owned utility needs to replace the generation capacity it will lose by closing down all its coal-fired power stations over the next four years.

Peter Milne Sep 26, 2025

Geothermal

Geothermal energy utilises heat far below the ground to create steam, typically for power generation. There is no geothermal power operating in WA.

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Geothermal

WA geothermal rush causes regulator rethink on titles

Two companies are chasing geothermal energy in WA but others must wait to compete for new acreage due to be released by September.

Peter Milne Jun 4, 2021