Isabel Vieira

Critical minerals are seen as vital to the energy transition although mining induced environmental impacts remain a key concern of the public, according to CSIRO.

The ASX-listed group behind clothing brands Millers, Rockmans and Noni B has called in administrators from FTI Consulting after failing to restructure internally.

Perth Airport has begun chipping away at the $5 billion worth of planned infrastructure upgrades, as international passenger numbers continue to rebound from border closures.

IGO has not pocketed a dividend from the joint venture covering the Greenbushes hard rock lithium mine due to weak market conditions and prices this quarter.

Mineral Resources’ board intends to detail the actions it may take following the investigation into its billionaire managing director Chris Ellison’s alleged offshore tax affairs next week.

Western Australia has recorded the strongest job market and population growth nationally after the state recently surpassed 3 million people, according to CommSec’s latest report.

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the 70 year anniversary of private health insurer HIF.

A proposed canola crushing plant that could feed BP’s half-a-billion-dollar biofuel proposal is a step closer, after Cargill signed a lease with the state government.

AustralianSuper was among the big sellers of Mineral Resources shares on Monday, cashing out $48 million worth, following allegations of tax evasion.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss an interstate healthcare merger which could have major implications for WA.

Chrysos Corporation upped its quarterly revenue as its gold assay units gain traction amid a record price environment for the precious metal locally.

The newly opened Ruah Community Services’ centre for women and children fleeing domestic violence will be named after one the state's most reclusive billionaires, Angela Bennett.

WA’s building industry body has applauded the state government’s move to offset the cost of bidding for large-scale construction projects valued north of $100 million.

Woodside has inked an early-stage deal to supply liquid hydrogen from its proposed facilities, including H2Perth, to a Singaporean company to power its data centres.

Bellevue Gold reported softer production but remains on track to meet its full-year target during what its managing director described as a “pivotal quarter” for the goldminer.

Mineral Resources shares have crumbled about 12 per cent this morning after allegations emerged its chief Chris Ellison evaded tax for years through an offshore scheme.

Beach Energy posted a 10 per cent lift in quarterly production, locked in Ryan Stokes as chairman and says first gas from Waitsia remains on track in its latest report.

Environmental reforms designed to slash green tape have passed parliament, in a bid to avoid duplication and aid the approval of major renewable energy projects.

Mark Beyer and Isabel Vieira discuss how just one major resources project has been sanctioned in WA this year.

The state government will step aside to allow the Commonwealth to solely assess greenhouse gas emissions of major project proposals under a new policy tabled today.

The Takeovers Panel has ruled that uranium player Energy Resources of Australia’s entitlement offer with Rio Tinto did not involve unacceptable circumstances.

Gonneville project developer Chalice Mining has secured major project status from the federal government, a month after gaining recognition from the state government.

Mineral Resources has cut another round of jobs against weak prices for its targeted commodities, this time from its exploration team.

Isabel Vieira and Justin Fris discuss the business side of WA's Netball scene.

Nicheliving and its directors will be banned from operating for a decade and the state government will fork out up to $40 million to finish the hundreds of incomplete homes.

Underground mining services contractor Barminco has won a $157 million contract extension at IGO’s Nova nickel mine, which is entering its final years.

An arrangement to help complete more than 200 unfinished homes signed by Nicheliving could be imminent, while some aggrieved customers are concerned about a 'secret deal'.

Engineering contractor DRA Global has announced it intends to exit the Australian and Johannesburg stock exchanges, citing costs and low levels of trading.

Tracts of land south and north of Perth will be opened up for residential development, with the private sector encouraged to lob proposals.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss how a few key government decisions could shape the future of the Henderson shipyard precinct.

Oil and gas major Woodside Energy has completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of the Driftwood LNG development on the US Gulf Coast.

Copper play Metals Acquisition Limited has launched a $140 million placement which it says could aid inorganic growth opportunities.