Jack McGinn

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn take an in-depth look at the recent state budget.

The Fremantle Herald has accused West Australian Newspapers of refusing to print the weekend edition of its newspaper, after a contract negotiation went sour.

Engineering firm Monadelphous has extended its recent run of contract wins within the energy sector.

Economic diversification has been a priority for the WA government, but questions linger over the state’s capacity to support its desired growth.

The state opposition has criticised the number of employees in the office of Premier Roger Cook, accusing the government of splashing out on staff and questioning its operating costs.

Japanese LNG giant Inpex has welcomed the federal government’s decision to grant major project status to its plan to store third-party carbon emissions below the sea off the NT.

City of Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob will not seek re-election at October’s local government election, bringing his tenure in the job to a close after eight years at the age of 45.

Chevron Australia has started a round of redundancies, as it delivers on a mandate from US-based parent company Chevron Corporation to cut its global workforce by up to 20 per cent.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the role and responsibilities of the Pilbara regiment.

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey has taken the wheel of his new, high-profile role, while fellow iron ore miner Fortescue has welcomed a familiar face to its board.

Once described as the eyes and ears of the vast region, the Pilbara Regiment has responsibility for 1.3 million square kilometres of Australia’s land mass.

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of the Hemi gold project snapped up in Northern Star Resources’ move for De Grey Mining last year.

Premier Roger Cook says confidence over the future of Aukus was high on his recent visit to the United Kingdom, despite a US review that has cast doubt on the trilateral defence pact.

Belmont-based GenusPlus will undertake a $65 million maintenance and upgrade program for Western Power and build a $105 million battery for Alinta Energy in South Australia.

Mineral Resources has completed the sale of its mothballed Yilgarn Hub iron ore mine for a “confidential and immaterial” amount.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss Rio Tinto's $3.1bn Western Range iron ore mine and a commodity pricing agency's bold change to its reporting metrics.

Days before the opening of Rio Tinto’s $3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine, one commodity pricing agency announced a bold change to its reporting metrics.

The City of Joondalup will not renew the contract of chief executive James Pearson, resolving to put the position to the open market.

Lynas Rare Earths chief Amanda Lacaze has weighed in on Gina Rinehart’s role in the failed $10 billion mega-merger of her company and MP Materials, which broke down last year.

Broome-based renewables energy firm GenOffGrid has secured two contracts for work on remote community stores in the North West, with a combined value of around $1 million.

Bill Beament’s Develop Global has raised $180 million through a placement designed to accelerate growth, while walking away from a plan to sell a part-stake in its Woodlawn mine.

Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state’s treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.

Gina Rinehart has lashed net zero as “unobtainable and expensive”, while celebrating Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs 2 $2.5 billion investment call.

An $11 billion defence manufacturing contract is a key focus for a Japanese business group’s trip to Western Australia this week, with ministerial meetings on the cards.

Japanese sentiment towards Australia’s LNG regulatory conditions has markedly improved but the nation will continue its supply diversification push, a senior industry figure says.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has backed the state’s ability to ride the bumps of iron ore price volatility and deliver its manufacturing agenda in her annual post-budget address this morning.

The invasive shot-hole borer is here to stay, with the state conceding it had failed in its bid to stave off the pest locally, shortly before allocating millions to management in the state budget.

Catalyst Metals has hit out at Mark Creasy-backed junior Zuleika Gold, accusing it of an attempt to drum up publicity as the pair prepare to front the Supreme Court.

The state government will allocate $25 million to boost transmission infrastructure manufacturing and encourage greater local involvement in the electricity grid's renewable refresh.

Kurt Baker has been made permanent chief executive of the state’s electricity retailer Synergy, after acting in the position following the departure of David Fyfe earlier this year.

An environmental group had lodged a legal challenge against the state’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension, claiming the decision was made improperly.

The state government has pledged close and intensive engagement with industry on its transmission infrastructure and energy policy, following a forum with business powerbrokers.