Helium drilling set to start after WA taxpayers shielded from cleanup costs

UK-listed Georgina Energy plans to drill in the remote Little Great Sandy Desert in search of helium, hydrogen and natural gas.

Peter Milne Sep 1, 2026

⚡️ Shorts / Copper

Rio Tinto moves Winu copper mine forward with public environmental review

As the world electrifies, demand for the metal is expected to jump 50 per cent in 15 years.

Peter Milne Aug 27, 2026

Renewable Energy / Ammonia

Australian Renewable Energy Hub's $50b plan shrinks

The half-sized project in WA's North West will now pursue power sales to Pilbara miners and data centres and the production of green ammonia off-site.

Peter Milne Aug 27, 2026

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 / Renewable Energy

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