Mining companies with operations in the state back call for a parliamentary inquiry into climbing sexual assault and harassment allegations in the workplace.

National Native Title Council says it has not been properly consulted over the bill's latest revisions, which risk further damage to cultural heritage.

Before choosing whether to spend a further $5.7bn to bring Jansen into production, BHP is looking into what port it would use to ship the fertilizer ingredient.

Barrick CEO said that if everything goes as planned, the Porgera gold mine will resume operations later this year.

The figure is part of a plan drawn up to resolve a lawsuit from the state over water use and related damage to a sensitive area.