Isabel Vieira

Joint venture partners Strike Energy and Talon Energy have struck another deal for their Walyering development with oil and gas giant Santos.

Assay lab operator Jinning, which was bought by UK-based Phenna Group last year, is being prosecuted by WorkSafe after four of its employees recorded high levels of lead in their blood.

Aspiring battery materials manufacturer International Graphite has secured a preferred site for its proposed plant in the Coolangatta industrial estate.

US company Gallagher has acquired Perth-based Mavco Insurance Group, luring several executives who remained independent after the broking giant bought their previous firm.

Critical minerals developer Australian Strategic Materials has reached a partnership deal with rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics.

A national super fund is putting pressure on mining companies to dedicate more resources towards addressing workplace sexual harassment.

Genesis Minerals has improved its proposal to buy St Barbara’s Leonora assets as the takeover target squashes talks with Silver Lake Resources.

Oil and gas player Buru Energy has restarted production from the Ungani oilfield after its operations were impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Ellie in January.

Senior journalists Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell discuss the state of play for renters and buyers in the Perth property market.

Junior miner Trek Metals has reached a deal with Rio Tinto for exploration activities at its nickel and copper project in the Pilbara.

Not-for-profit insurance provider HCF Life is being sued by the corporate watchdog over alleged unfair contract terms that could mislead the public.

Takeover target Newcrest Mining has pushed back the exclusivity period for global mining giant Newmont Corporation’s $32 billion offer until next week.

Senior journalists Jack McGinn and Mark Pownall discuss a local startup planning to revolutionise the restaurant menu.

Civmec boss Patrick Tallon says the company's "relentless focus" on cost containment amid high inflation and labour shortages has led to another strong set of financial results.

Former state chief scientist and renowned neuroscientist Lyn Beazley has resigned as chair of the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation.

Nedlands-based biotechnology company PYC Therapeutics has raised $30 million to progress its series of drug trials.

Shopping centre magnate Scentre Group has bolstered its sales and customer visitation numbers off the back of its four Perth precincts.

Senior journalist Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the state of play for resources sector in Western Australia.

SRG Global has lifted its operating profit guidance for the 2023 financial year after securing more than $1 billion worth of work and acquiring a new business.

West Perth-based exploration company Anson Resources has expanded the project area of its flagship lithium development in Utah.

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has awarded a $240 million mining services contract for its flagship Kathleen Valley project.

Strike Energy has received approval to commence seismic surveying at its Eneabba Deep permit, allowing it to scope the Perth Basin gas prospect.

Low-level radioactive waste stored at Tellus Holdings’ Sandy Ridge facility in the Goldfields will be processed to develop medical treatments under a new deal.

South32’s critical minerals project in Arizona has been added to a US legislative dashboard designed to fast-track approval processes.

Takeover target Mincor Resources could be delisted from the ASX if Wyloo Metals does not achieve the 90 per cent stake needed for a compulsory acquisition.

Lynas Rare Earths has avoided the need to shut down part of its Malaysian plant after securing a six-month extension for its operating licence.

The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, owned by Signature Hospitality Group, has announced it’s opening a new venue at the Floreat Forum shopping centre.

Base metals producer Galena Mining has resumed production at its Abra mine in the Gascoyne region after it was impacted by weather induced delays.

Former Commissioner of the Australian Energy Market Commission Michelle Shepherd has been appointed chairperson of WA’s gas and electricity supplier Synergy.

Grounded Construction has won a $140 million contract to build Albemarle’s Kemerton plant workforce village.

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has extended its relationship with oil and gas company Inpex after securing a $350 million contract.

Austin Engineering has dropped its net profit guidance by up to $7 million for the 2023 financial year due to purchase order delays with a major customer.