Jack McGinn joined Business News in 2023 as a senior journalist, covering resources (gold), energy, defence and state politics.
Since entering the WA media industry in 2014, his various roles have included a regional stint as a subeditor at the Geraldton Guardian newspaper and resources reporting at Mining News.
Then, Mr McGinn spent five years aseditor, assistant editor, senior journalist and content manager across a range of print publications spanning resources, business, politics, homebuilding, real estate and travel at Seven West Media.
Prior to Business News, he carried out writing, editing, social media and investor communications duties at Stockhead for more than two years.
Mr McGinn studied at Curtin University, where he graduated with a double major in Journalism and International Relations.
Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell discuss events funding, Colin Barnett's memoir, Alcoa and Worsley, the Eagles' IP game, Bill Beament, onshore gas, house prices and more.
Shares in goldminers Vault Minerals, Genesis Minerals and Catalyst Metals soared this morning, as the companies unveiled production figures and healthy bank balances.
Capricorn Metals has sold its Big Springs gold project in Nevada to Mark Williams-chaired Sentinel Metals, in a cash and scrip deal worth up to $26 million.
The state government could use privately-owned Parkeston power plant near Kalgoorlie to support the city's grid, three years after knocking back a bid by its owners to do just that.
Northern Star Resources has announced new leaders to succeed Stuart Tonkin and Michael Chaney, but detail in the terms has left the door ajar to a potential buyer.
Perth-headquartered Woodside has formally taken over as operator of the Gippsland Basin gas assets, giving it a critical role in supply of the resource to the east coast.
LGC Traffic Management has taken control of regional peer CB Traffic Solutions, expanding its operational footprint in a deal worth nearly $10 million.
Alcoa will assume ownership of South32's Boddington mine and Worsley alumina refinery, as part of a global $8 billion deal for its alumina and aluminium assets.
Bill Beament's Develop Global expects to sell lithium product from Pioneer Dome by the end of 2026, after locking in MLG Oz on a $70 million mining and crushing contract.
The state's Environmental Protection Authority has waved through Gina Rinehart-chaired Hancock Prospecting's $850 million Belisama gas hub in the Perth Basin.
AFL heavyweight the West Coast Eagles has sought to trademark the name given to its annual AFL grudge matches with rival Fremantle, but says it is not trying to stop the port club from using the term.
Woodside chief executive Liz Westcott has praised the “courage” of federal politicians for resisting a mooted 25 per cent gas export tax, in a speech at Parliament House in Canberra.
The state's Environmental Protection Authority has waved through Ramelius Resources' plans to mine its Roe project, clearing the way for early works to begin this year.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has spent $8.75 million on two buildings in Scarborough, rebranding them in honour of controversial former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
The Water Corporation is considering spending $1.3 billion to replace its ageing western suburbs water treatment plant, in a move which could free up prime land in Shenton Park.
The state's near-term electricity outlook has improved year-on-year, with the main electricity grid to remain in surplus until 2029-30 according to new modelling.
Cooks and caterers at Woodside Energy platforms in WA's north have become the latest group to explore strike action, as union activity ramps up in the oil and gas sector.
An average of $8.6 billion will need to be spent Western Australian energy projects each year if the state is to hit net zero by 2050, according to analysis by Deloitte.
Marine engineering firm Birdon has launched an automated decontamination unit for pipeline decommissioning in Dampier, designed to serve a lucrative growing sector.
The average waiting time for large customers seeking connection to Western Power's network remained static year-on-year, despite an ongoing focus on reduction.
Regis Resources has taken a significant step to reviving its McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales, two years after a federal minister's intervention nearly ended it.
The Australian Workers Union has followed two other unions threatening strikes against BHP in the Pilbara, by applying for a Fair Work Commission ballot of its members.
A team including alumni from Liontown and Brightstar Resources hopes to bring a legacy US goldmine back to production, setting its sights on an ASX listing worth up to $10 million.
DevelopmentWA chief executive Dean Mudford has retired, less than two years into a five-year term as the full-time leader of the government's land development agency.
Ora Banda Mining and Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 have each taken development steps at their WA gold projects, amid a sustained period of strong prices for the metal.
Fremantle-founded engineering firm AMI Group has secured a majority stake in Fremantle Hydraulics, in a move to increase the defence scope of both businesses.