Isabel Vieira

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.

Takeover target Newcrest Mining has granted exclusivity for the due diligence period on Newmont Corporation's $32 billion offer until next week.

Fortescue Metals Group has contracted GenusPlus for key infrastructure works at its US$450 million solar and gas Pilbara Generation project.

Hastings Technology Metals has adopted a new construction strategy after dumping DRA Global in favour of GR Engineering for works at the Yangibana rare earths project.

Technology company Schrole has furthered its relationship with mining giant Rio Tinto after securing $655,000 worth of work.

Junior miner Venus Metals has entered into a joint venture and farm-in deal with IGO Limited for exploration and potential development at its Henderson nickel and lithium project.

Alliance Nickel has struck a $15 million offtake agreement with automotive manufacturer Stellantis to supply battery grade materials for electric vehicles.

Pilbara Minerals recorded a drop in production and shipments for the quarter ahead of anticipated softening lithium prices in the coming months.

IGO has reported a bolstered net profit ahead of an expected non-cash impairment on the assets it acquired from Western Areas last year.

St Barbara boss Dan Lougher says the goldminer's Leonora operations had another disappointing quarter as Genesis Minerals gears up to acquire the operation.

Gold and copper player Newcrest Mining says it remains on track to meet its financial year production guidance despite a drop in output during the March quarter.

Manufacturer Adbri has informed the market of another major cost blowout of its Kwinana cement project which is now expected to cost up to $420 million.