Isabel Vieira

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss recent moves in WA's corporate finance sector.

Marketing and communications agency Purple has appointed Fran Lawrence as its new chief executive taking over the reins from Annette Ellis.

Business News’ corporate finance survey shines a light on the top financial and legal advisers in WA amid a surge in gold sector activity.

Jack McGinn speaks to Isabel Vieira about studies proposed to ease the congestion squeeze in Rockingham.

The state’s major grain handler has called time on the latest harvest after 20.3 million tonnes of grain was delivered, marking the third largest haul in CBH’s history.

An extension of the Super Pit’s mine life has been waved through by the environmental watchdog but with strict noise and dust rules for the operation on the edge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

An impending impairment against IGO’s ailing Kwinana refinery and end of mine life challenges at its last standing nickel asset took the shine off the critical minerals miner’s financials.

Corporate finance firm Euroz Hartleys is anticipating net profit of $6.25 million for the first half after capitalising on a “brief but strong” wave of equity capital market work.

Bill Beament-helmed Develop Global is mulling selling a 20 per cent stake in its Woodlawn project ahead of bringing the mothballed asset back into production.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss St John WA's innovative new strategy for healthcare delivery.

Pilbara Minerals recorded a small uptick in the price for the key battery material last quarter, which its chief says underscores confidence a price floor may have been found for the battered commodity.

Fortescue has lobbed a $254 million offer to snap up ASX-listed junior Red Hawk Mining, owner of a greenfields iron ore project neighbouring the Andrew Forrest-led miner's Solomon operations.

Shares in Aquirian surged more than 63 per cent after the emulsion explosive manufacturer notched a $20 million supply deal for the Mt Ida gold mine.

IGO and joint venture partner Tianqi have called tools down on work and activities on the expansion of the troubled lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana ahead of a forewarned write-down on the asset.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the relocation and expansion of Dress for Success WA.

The federal government has tipped $2 billion its clean energy lending agency in an effort to spur investment in the sector and capitalise on the net-zero transition.

More than a dozen Rivers clothing stores across the state will shut shop after a buyer couldn’t be found for division under the troubled Mosaic Brands umbrella.

Property developer Sirona Urban is seeking to bring back its plan to build an apartment tower in South Perth after previously shelving the project due to soaring construction costs.

One of Chalice Mining’s key project development managers has resigned as the developer strives to progress its pre-final investment decision asset amid market challenges.

Shares in mineral sands miner Iluka slid eight per cent after the company revealed it would be culling 130 jobs in a bid to preserve cash ahead of progressing its major project.

The local branch of the Australian Hotels Association has attributed increased occupancy rates to more major events and aviation routes in the state.

Adrian Fini-led Human Urban has lodged a $110 million proposal to redevelop the heritage-listed Elders Wool Stores building in Fremantle into a residential and hospitality project.

A retirement village operator and boutique property developer have partnered on a $49 million joint development in City Beach to minimise costs and construction time.

Critical minerals miner IGO is preparing to mark a “substantial” impairment against its troubled Kwinana lithium refinery amid weak market conditions for the battery ingredient.

An annual processing limit on Lynas Rare Earth’s Malaysian operations impacted production, but the Amanda Lacaze- steered company still lifted revenue for the last quarter.

David Fyfe has resigned as chief executive of the state-owned energy retailer Synergy to pursue other opportunities after more than four years in the top role.

Civmec has pushed back the deadline of its deal for Luerssen Australia by six months; Julie Bishop takes on new adviser role and an Albany tourism development put on ice.

The challenging geostrategic elements of Energy Transition Minerals' Greenland project amid Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the island is what attracted Julie Bishop to her new role.

ASX-listed explorer Global Lithium has escalated concerns over "associated parties" allegedly muscling in on the board to the nation’s takeovers umpire.

The federal government plans to roll out $200 million worth of regional infrastructure and community projects announced by the Prime Minister during his 27th visit to WA.

New CCIWA chief executive announced; Ertech wins $30m Kalgoorlie contract; 99 stranded homes completed; Biodiesel carrier makes milestone voyage.

Almost 100 home builds left stranded for more than two years have been completed after struggling builders gained access to the state government’s $15 million loan package.