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Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie is a city in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, about 595 km east of Perth. It is one of Australia's most significant gold-mining centres and serves as the economic and administrative hub of the state's inland mining industry. The city merged with the neighbouring town of Boulder in 1989 to form the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, though Kalgoorlie remains the commonly used name. The population of the combined urban area is approximately 30 000 people, making it the largest settlement in the Goldfields region. Kalgoorlie's economy is dominated by gold mining, with numerous active mines and processing facilities in the surrounding area, including the Super Pit, one of the largest open-cut gold mines in the world. The city also supports a range of mining services, equipment suppliers and exploration companies. Its infrastructure includes an airport, rail connections to Perth and a network of roads serving remote mining operations across the region. Kalgoorlie was founded in 1893 following the discovery of gold by Paddy Hannan, and the ensuing gold rush established it as a permanent settlement and a cornerstone of Western Australia's mining heritage.

Kalgoorlie News


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields aims to woo Northern Star investors after miner's rebuff
30th September 2026 By: Reuters

Gold Fields could make another run for Northern Star Resources, CEO Mike Fraser said, after the Australian miner rejected a $27-billion takeover offer, with investors expecting it to return with... 


Northern Star's Carosue Dam processing circuit
Australia's Northern Star rejects $27bn takeover approach from Gold Fields
28th September 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's top gold producer Northern Star Resources said it rejected an unsolicited A$38.7-billion ($27.1-billion) takeover proposal from South Africa's Gold Fields, the latest sign of... 


Incoming Northern Star independent nonexecutive director Mark Cutifani
Northern Star appoints mining heavyweights Cutifani, Rozenauers to board
14th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Leading Australian gold producer Northern Star has appointed mining veteran Mark Cutifani to its board following pressure from major shareholder Elliott Investment Management to make strategic... 


Gold
Australia's Dundas consolidates, extends mineral tenure in Kalgoorlie
3rd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Dundas Minerals has consolidated its holdings along the Bardoc gold trend north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, having acquired nine prospecting licences contiguous with the... 


Gold bars
Business breakfast discusses key priorities for Australian gold value chain
4th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Australian industry association Gold Industry Group (GIG) has highlighted ongoing provenance, responsible sourcing, industry consolidation and precious metal investments as emerging key priorities... 


Northern Star Resources' Kalgoorlie operations
Australia's gold mining industry has 'bright' future – Surbiton Associates
3rd August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The outlook for Australia's gold mining industry looks bright, with announced plans for new gold mines, expansions to existing operations and new treatment capacity set to drive further growth in... 


Image of lithium
Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global has made a final investment decision on Pioneer Dome. 


KCGM Super Pit mine in Australia
Elliott raises heat on Australia's Northern Star for board overhaul, sales
11th June 2026 By: Reuters

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management late on Wednesday called on Australia's largest gold miner Northern Star Resources to immediately restore shareholder value by changing its board and... 


Kalgoorlie mine in Western Australia
Elliott takes A$1-billion stake in Australia's Northern Star, calls for strategic review
2nd June 2026 By: Reuters

Shares in Australia's biggest gold miner Northern Star Resources jumped on Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed an over A$1-billion ($714.6-million) stake and... 


KCGM in Western Australia
Northern Star starts search for new MD as Tonkin announces stepdown
21st May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold producer Northern Star Resources has started a formal process to facilitate an orderly transition to a new MD, after Stuart Tonkin announced he will step down from the position... 


Image of Kal East mine
Kal East – Lakewood Mill expansion, Australia
15th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Black Cat Syndicate is expanding the processing facility Kal East from 1.2-million tonnes a year to 1.5-million tonnes a year. 


Rio Tinto mining machinery
Western Australia mining continues to ensure operating surplus for government
7th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) reports that upgraded royalties and North West Shelf Grant payments boosted the Western Australia resources sector’s contribution to... 


Torque Simon Lawson
Torque puts ex-Spartan team in driver’s seat at Paris gold project
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold explorer Torque Metals has appointed a former Spartan Resources leadership team to guide the next phase of exploration and development at its Paris gold project in Western Australia. Simon... 


Black Swan processing hub
Horizon orders long-lead items for Black Swan gold plant conversion
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Horizon Minerals has ordered key long-lead equipment to support the conversion of its Black Swan Processing Hub into a gold processing facility near Kalgoorlie, in Western... 


bar of gold from the Mungari mill
Mungari mill expansion, Australia – update
27th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning of the expanded mill was completed in the half-year to December 31, 2025. 


Lynas posts best interim profit in three years, still misses estimates
Lynas posts best interim profit in three years, still misses estimates
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths reported its best first-half profit in three years on Thursday, helped by higher sales volumes and elevated commodity prices. Beijing's easing of export controls has... 


Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
Lefroy begins toll milling at Lucky Strike gold mine
12th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Lefroy Exploration has started its inaugural toll-milling campaign for ore from the Lucky Strike gold mine, near Kalgoorlie. Twenty-four-hour haulage is under way, transporting ore to... 


Image of periodic table symbol for lithium
Pioneer Dome lithium project, Australia – update
6th February 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Develop Global has reported a significant increase in the spodumene price, creating an “outstanding” financial opportunity at the project. 


Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Northern Star Resources has revised its 2026 financial year production and cost guidance after a series of one-off operational events across its portfolio weighed on gold sales and costs... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

Government policies around floor prices for rare earths have improved the function of the market and helped lift prices to sustainable levels, Amanda Lacaze, the CEO of Lynas Rare Earths said on... 


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