Isabel Vieira

Andrew Forrest's private mining vehicle is now the operator of a half-built rare earths project, having cemented its controlling stake in the deal with Hastings Technology Metals.

The Tianqi Lithium and IGO joint venture behind the underperforming Kwinana lithium refinery has poured further funds into the asset after awarding a $4 million contract.

Perth’s P&N Bank and the Brisbane-based Great Southern Bank are in early-stage merger talks that could create a $30 billion customer-owned banking heavyweight.

Self-portraitist Jenny Rodgerson has taken home the prestigious Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture at the annual Lester Prize awards night hosted at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Synergy has swung into the red with a $779 million loss after wiping the value of its coal-fired assets to zero and reporting a cost blowout in its decommissioning estimates.

The Mid West Ports Authority’s proposed $350 million marine infrastructure upgrades that could support the rollout of renewable projects has been greenlit by the state’s environmental umpire.

The award-winning Swan Valley distiller has entered voluntary administration, leaving its ambitious “cathedral of gin” project and hundreds of investors facing an uncertain future.

The federal government has set a target to slash emissions by between 62 per cent and 70 per cent by 2035, in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describes as ambitious but achievable.

BHP will come to the bargaining table over pay and conditions for some of its Port Hedland port employees, in a move the Western Mineworkers Alliance described as “long overdue”.

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera discuss why a pair of Japanese giants have backed the potential development of a nickel deposit near Kalgoorlie.

Woodside Energy has collected endorsements from United States politicians praising its US$17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project and aligning it with President Donald Trump’s energy agenda.

Some heavy hitters are behind Ardea Resources’ efforts to develop a nickel deposit in the eastern Goldfields.

Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss the 1,000th Business News magazine print edition.

Northern Minerals has set a $592 million price tag on developing its Browns Range heavy rare earths project, as it seeks to challenge China’s grip on the critical mineral.

Hillarys-based builder Tingey Development Group has collapsed and called in Hall Chadwick liquidators, documents from the corporate regulator reveal.

The competition watchdog has cleared BGC Australia’s sale of its cementitious division, with the business carved up between Cement Australia and Adbri.

Strike Energy chairman John Poynton says Walyering's downgrade shouldn’t overshadow its oil and gas portfolio, as shareholders approve Carnarvon Energy’s investment.

Listed contractor Perenti’s underground mining division Barminco has secured a $300 million contract from Ramelius Resources at its newly acquired Dalgaranga gold asset.

Fortescue Zero chief executive Ellie Coates has stepped down from her role leading the miner’s green technology development division from the United Kingdom due to family reasons.

Local lithium stocks closed with double-digit declines on the local bourse, following reports that CATL is restarting its globally significant lithium mine in China

Iluka Resources is preparing to mothball its Cataby mineral sands mine north of Perth in response to subdued demand, sending its shares plummeting.

Japanese investors Mitsui and Itochu have each acquired a stake in BHP’s Ministers North iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, keeping with their investments in the Big Australian’s assets.

Listed medtech Artrya is seeking $80 million from investors to accelerate its commercial entry into the US market after gaining a key regulatory approval for its AI-powered healthcare tool.

WA’s major grain handler, CBH Group, and local technology developer Deimos Laboratory have formed a joint venture to advance a grain quality visual analysis tool.

The federal government’s green bank has warned Pilbara industry heavyweights against a go-it-alone approach to transmission infrastructure, citing $30 billion in savings from shared assets.

WA junior resources director Adam John Waterman has been jailed for almost eight years for fraudulently pocketing more than $1 million in GST refunds.

Economist Aaron Morey has emerged as the new chief executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA, ending the search and succeeding Rebecca Tomkinson.

Oil and gas major Shell is assessing its 16.7 per cent stake in the North West Shelf joint venture project off the coast of WA, majority owned and operated by Woodside Energy.

A collapsed contractor has been ordered to pay $60,000 in fines and compensation for building offences in addition to another hefty penalty handed down six months ago.

The competition watchdog has flagged concerns around the potential for higher premiums if insurer IAG’s $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC's insurance business is completed.

Perth-founded share registry Automic Group is set to be acquired by US-based private equity investor Advent for $725 million, with several local shareholders sharing in the spoils.

Construction of Finbar Group’s $115 million Riverbank Residences project in Rivervale is set to commence next month, as records fall for the listed property developer.