Isabel Vieira

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.

WA Labor's promised electric ferries would cost $15 million each, more than five times what the state government paid for the diesel vessel MV Tricia in 2018.

Oil and gas heavyweight Santos has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty over the petroleum spill at its Varanus Island gas plant off the Pilbara coast.

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies is calling on the federal government to extend and double an exploration incentive scheme due to end mid-year.

Listed contractor Perenti has won $185 million worth of work from Roy Hill, Focus Minerals and Rox Resources through its underground mining and drilling divisions.

Perth-headquartered property developer Peet has extended its reach on the eastern seaboard after acquiring a large tract of residential land for $56 million.

Belmont-based contractor GenusPlus has notched a $140 million contract from an east coast electricity distributor for work on a renewable energy project in New South Wales.

Volkswagen will spend $77 million to acquire a stake in Ken Brinsden-steered Patriot Battery Metals and become the Canadian lithium aspirant’s first customer.

Mid-tier goldminer Gold Road Resources has struck a $44 million deal with ASX-listed explorer Iceni Gold over its early-stage project in Goldfields.

Mining heavyweight BHP has told the market it’s been served with a class action over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at both its and Rio Tinto’s workplaces.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss the sale of Georgiou Group.

Alannah MacTiernan has stressed the importance of building supply chains outside of China’s grasp after lending her expertise to a deal executed with a Japanese heavyweight.

BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy and BlueScope will partner on an electric smelter ironmaking pilot project at Kwinana, as part of the state’s green iron push.