Justin Fris

Earlier this month while in conversation with Business News, FBR chief executive Mike Pivac said the company’s Hadrian X construction robot was nearing an impressive achievement.

Shares in Matrix Composites and Engineering rose by 26 per cent to 29 cents on Monday morning, following news of a significant contract win.

It’s the end of an era at Perth-based Pointerra, with Neville Bassett retiring as the company’s chair.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US.

Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia has its sights set on further growth during the 2025 financial year, following the release of its annual guidance on Friday.

Shares in MTM Critical Minerals closed trade on Friday up 7 per cent to 7.3 cents, following news chief executive Michael Walshe would assume managing director duties.

The WA government has hosed down suggestions a deal to support a new Perth-based franchise in an expanded National Rugby League competition is nearly done.

Fresh from announcing its new chief executive, graphite-focused junior Evolution Energy said it has begun early works at its flagship Chilalo project in Tanzania.

Perth-founded pilates business plans to take its digital offering to the US market.

Paladin Energy’s bid to acquire Canada-based Fission Uranium Corporation has hit further delays, following news overnight.

Gold-focused junior Labyrinth Resources has announced plans to raise $19.5 million, in order to rapidly fast-track exploration at its Comet Vale, Vivien and Mulwarrie gold projects.

NiCo Resources’ Wingellina nickel-cobalt project has been granted major project status by the federal government.

Shares in uranium-focused junior Aurora Energy Metals closed trade on Tuesday up 68 per cent to 7.2 cents, following two significant market updates.

West Perth-based junior Meteoric Resources has announced the appointment of Stuart Gale as its managing director and chief executive, effective immediately.

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has revealed Wildcats players routinely train at high schools on weekends – along with confirming he contemplated buying Perth Glory.

Western Australian-based uranium companies predominantly closed trade positively on Monday, following news out of from Moscow late last week.

West Perth-based junior Evolution Energy Minerals has appointed George Donne as its new chief executive, effective immediately.

Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings has booked a two-year contract extension at the Daisy Milano gold mine in the Goldfields, valued around $90 million.

Game two of next year’s rugby league state of origin will be held at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, June 18 – with an eerie sense of déjà vu as the backdrop.

Resolute Mining has announced an initial settlement payment of around $US80 million, or $123.5 million, to Mali’s junta government, amid three of its employees being detained.

Peninsula Energy shares were down 23 per cent to 6.4 cents early on Friday morning, as the uranium developer made a series of key announcements.

Mali-focused Resolute Mining has entered a trading halt, pending a market update regarding media speculation surrounding the status of three of its employees in the country.

Henderson-based Civmec has told shareholders to expect lower levels of activity during the back end of the 2025 financial year, citing delays to the awarding of key projects.

Lithium aspirant Wildcat Resources has responded to a series of media allegations relating to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission-led investigation.

A new era for hockey in Australia is a step closer, following the completion of key negotiations between the state government and Curtin University.

RAAFA WA has expanded its extensive care services portfolio following the recent purchase of Perth Care and Companion Company.

West Perth-based junior Rox Resources has announced plans to raise up to $27 million, as it continues to aspire towards mid-tier production at its Youanmi gold project.

Embattled miner Mineral Resources is set to shutter its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields in a move that will put the jobs of 300 workers in limbo.

Shares in Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy closed trade up 13 per cent to $5.85, following news it had secured €100 million, or $162.3 million, in funding.

Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy fell by 28 per cent on Tuesday, following news it has revised its production guidance for the 2025 financial year.

Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.

The Perth Basketball Association’s push for a proposed new 12-court indoor multi-use stadium in Kensington has received a boost.