Jack McGinn

Westgold Resources will spin out a suite of non-core gold assets in the Murchison region into a standalone operation which will share a chair with Chalice Mining.

Singaporean firm Sembcorp has struck a deal to acquire private energy retailer Alinta from its current owner, in a deal worth $6.5 billion.

The state opposition has accused the government of seeking to create an uneven events playing field, claiming proposed laws before the parliament would favour some venues over others.

Westgold has returned the historic Great Fingall underground goldmine to production, more than a century after it was last in operation.

Perth-headquartered St Barbara will sell 60 per cent of the Simberi goldmine in Papua New Guinea into foreign hands for $420 million, as it seeks to extend the life of the asset.

The state's Environmental Protection Authority has waved through Synergy's plans for a 20-turbine wind farm near Augusta, despite significant public concern over the development.

The owner of the only privately-owned coal-fired power station in the state has been handed a $5 million fine by the Economic Regulation Authority for breaching market rules.

Chevron Australia and its joint venture partners will extend the life of the Gorgon project off the WA coast, after making a $3 billion investment call.

Western Power could wear more of the upfront transmission connection cost burden for major projects, under a proposed revamp designed to give greater investment certainty to industry.

Synergy's massive $4.5 billion Tathra wind farm east of Eneabba has been put out for public comment, following its referral this week to the Environmental Protection Authority.

Western Australia's electoral commissioner Robert Kennedy has formally resigned, almost nine months since the controversial 2025 state election.

Gina Rinehart's bid to build a helipad on Hancock Prospecting's new West Perth headquarters has been dealt a setback, with City of Perth planners recommending against its approval.

Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 has doubled the mineral resource at the Coolgardie gold project it acquired from Norton Gold Fields in January, mapping a 4.5-million-ounce deposit.

Zenith Energy is the proponent behind a massive renewable energy project which will fuel the decarbonisation of Northern Star Resources' Super Pit operations in the heart of Kalgoorlie.

The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the Department of Defence, in a bid to address systematic inefficiencies within the organisation as it ramps up spending.

Greatland Resources' Havieron deposit would pay itself off within five years at a gold price of $4,500 per ounce, the Forrest-backed producer has revealed, with management bullish on the long-term potential of the Telfer hub.

Wesfarmers gas retailer Kleenheat will branch out into the burgeoning home battery and solar market in Western Australia, amid growing demand fueled by government stimulus.

Former state Energy Minister Bill Johnston will lead a push by communications agency Purple to set up a carbon capture and storage industry body akin to the DomGas Alliance.

Perth-headquartered European Metals Holdings' Cinovec lithium project has been earmarked to receive as much as $645 million from the Czech government.

UPDATED: City of Perth acting chief executive Peta Mabbs has resigned from her position, amid confusion over a workplace culture review pushed by lord mayor Bruce Reynolds.

Federal Labor has sidelined the Coalition and struck a deal with the Australian Greens to pass its re-written Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss ambitious wind turbine plans, and challenges, in Western Australia. Plus; Fortescue, Element Zero case update; Lynas Rare Earth's AGM and inflation rate hits a high.

Wind farm proponents planning to install turbines in Western Australia can often wait more than two years to get their hands on a crane capable of doing the job.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has insisted WA's GST campaign blitz does not demonstrate a lack of trust in the Prime Minister, as she met with senior business figures on the matter today.

Woodside Energy will explore the production of five million tonnes per annum of LNG in Timor-Leste, in the latest sign it could tap the Greater Sunrise gas reserve from the Asian nation.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the return of an annual event, hosted by the state's biggest yabby exporter.

Westgold Resources has emerged as the potential buyer of a workers accommodation village from the Shire of Coolgardie, at a cost of more than $22 million.

Premier Roger Cook has launched a staunch defence of his government's recently rebranded Perth Park project, amid sustained criticism over transparency and public consultation.

Prominent artist and musician Guy Ghouse has died at age 56, following a multi-year battle with cancer just months after he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia.

Raleigh Finlayson's Genesis Minerals is on track to develop its Tower Hill project, after successfully lobbying the state to move a rail line connecting Leonora and Kalgoorlie.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss MinRes and the AGM season; Austal and the looming FIRB decision; a major Cockatoo Island project and more.

WA farming co-op giant CBH Group has sold its 50 per cent stake in South East Asian flour producer Interflour to Hong Kong-based Upper Pickering Group for $169 million.