Isabel Vieira

Perth-based engineering and remediation company Duratec has won a $100 million contract from the Department of Defence.

The directors of Sydney-based gold explorer Vango Mining have recommended shareholders accept Catalyst Metals' $66 million off-market scrip takeover bid.

Perth-based biotechnology company Argenica Therapeutics has secured a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Government.

Turnover in the arts and recreation industry has cooled after the sector recorded a more than 50 per cent growth rate in the year to September.

Gold and lithium exploration company Aruma Resources' founding leader Peter Schwann has stepped down after more than a decade in the role.

The state government's draft Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill has been released for consultation as a part of its next step towards supporting the transition to net-zero emissions.

Mineral Resources' leader Chris Ellison has called on Norwest Energy shareholders to accept his “generous” $431 million takeover offer after the target's board recommended rejecting the bid.

Black Cat Syndicate is set to raise $17 million through a share placement, at a premium to its recent share price but substantially below its previous capital raisings.

Perth-based mining technology company Imdex is raising $224 million to bankroll the $300 million-plus acquisition of industry competitor Devico.

Northern Star Resources recorded a slight increase in gold production for the December quarter and remain on track to meet its 2023 targets.

The leader of Australia's largest mining company has called on fellow miners to take more risks on using innovative technologies for the clean energy transition.

Master Builders Australia is calling for more action to tackle labour and supply shortages as new home builds drop while houses under construction hit a record high.

Australian business leaders have increased their investments in sustainability ahead of potential tighter climate change targets, a Deloitte report reveals.

Australian consumers have continued to favour Woolworths after the retail giant was reported as the nation's most valued brand at $16.2 billion.

Shipbuilder and designer Austal has almost halved its earning guidance for the 2023 financial year after delays with a US contract.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has supported its first gold project while also agreeing to increase its concessional loan to a rare earths project in WA.

Rio Tinto's iron ore production costs were higher than expected while production volumes remained within guidelines, according to the mining giant's fourth quarter results.

Tourism Council WA is urging holidaymakers to keep their bookings in Kimberley towns unaffected by the floods after operators were hit with unnecessary cancellations.

Generation Z employees were among the least aware of cyber security threats despite having grown up in the digital age, a report finds.

Perth-based Talison Lithium has finalised a $1.1 billion contract with Macmahon Holdings for services at the Greenbushes lithium project.

JV partners Buru Energy and Mineral Resources' subsidiary Energy Resources have become the largest acreage holders in the onshore Carnarvon Basin and Merlinleigh Sub-basin.

Woodside Energy and BHP have donated $2.75 million towards the Kimberley floods relief effort.

Perth has secured Amazon Web Services' cloud technology service targeting corporations such as Woodside Energy, HBF and Curtin University.

Lending for new homes fell for the 10th consecutive month with a 3.7 per cent drop in November, while refinancing hit a record high.

Perth-based veterinary technology company Vedi has secured $3 million to expand its digital medical record platform for pets.

Norwest Minerals' shares jumped 60 per cent to trade at 7.2 cents on the Australian Stock Exchange after releasing its maiden drilling results from its Bali copper project.

A geologist with more than 20-years' experience in the mineral exploration industry, Melanie Leighton has been appointed the new chief executive of Perth-based Titan Minerals.

Joint venture partners Strike Energy and Talon Energy's Walyering gas field development in the Perth Basin is one step closer to becoming operational after receiving its production license.

Australian retailers reaped the benefits of Black Friday sales after hitting a sales record of $35.9 billion for November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Warrego Energy bidders Hancock Prospecting and Strike Energy have traded blows over the takeover battle for the Perth Basin gas play after Strike's off-market bid opened.

Perth-based explorer Azure Minerals is set to receive a $20 million investment from global lithium producer SQM to boost its Pilbara project.

Major resources companies have joined the Kimberley floods recovery effort by donating $3.8 million to the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund Appeal.