Justin Fris

East Rockingham-based WA Kaolin has appointed Matthew Shackleton as its chair, effective immediately.

Perth Airport-based contractor Macmahon Holdings has increased its Indonesian presence, after securing an underground mining contract with PT Freeport Indonesia.

Shares in logistics giant Qube rose by 19 per cent early on Monday, following news it had received a $11.6 billion bid by Macquarie Asset Management to acquire the company.

Western Force chief executive Niamh O'Connor is excited about an opportunity for the club to help further increase the presence of rugby union in the community.

Lithium aspirant Anson Resources has announced plans to raise $14 million, in order to further develop its Green River lithium project in the US.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry.

Perth-based copper explorer Emu has announced another key change at the top, with Adrian Griffin ceasing his consulting services arrangement with the company.

Emeco says its outlook for FY26 remains ‘positive' amid the company's increased business development focus.

Brightstar Resources boss Alex Rovira says the company's vision of becoming an emerging mid-tier gold producer remains on course.

ASX-listed Tasmea has agreed to acquire the nation's largest privately owned labour hire business, WorkPac Group, in a deal worth as much as $60.7 million.

Tim Goyder-chaired DevEx Resources has appointed Marnie Finlayson as its managing director, effective from December 1.

John Dorward-chaired Ausgold has announced plans to raise up to $90 million in order to accelerate its Katanning gold project towards a positive FID.

Mining services and contracting-based company Tasmea entered a trading halt on Wednesday, ahead of a proposed business acquisition announcement.

Auric Mining boss Mark English says the company is in a good place heading into 2026, following positive news from its Munda goldmine in the Goldfields.

Diversified Perth-based explorer Dalaroo Metals has turned to John Morgan in a bid to enhance growth across its far-reaching portfolio.

Industrial services company WestStar Industrial has booked a series of contracts valued at $40 million through its wholly owned subsidiary, Alltype Engineering.

Shares in Red Mountain Mining closed trade up 27 per cent to 3.8 cents, ahead of the junior's Monday night debut on the US stock exchange.   

Commissioning has begun at Robex Resources' Kiniéro gold project in Guinea, with first gold pour at the site expected by the end of the calendar year.

Iron ore-focused Genmin has announced plans to raise $25.7 million, as it eyes off a positive FID at its Baniaka project in Gabon.

Elders Limited boss Mark Allison says he is confident about the company's opportunity to build on success during FY25.

Western Australia's rugby league community is unified in its desire to maximise off-field benefits prior to the debut of the Perth Bears in 2027.

Grant Haywood-led Horizon Gold has filed documents to sell its non-core Lake Johnston project to Forrestania Resources.

Listed copper play Sandfire Resources has returned to the Australian mining scene with a $240 million deal with Havilah Resources, sending the latter's share price soaring almost 50 per cent.

Deep Yellow has further enhanced its commitment to the west African nation of Namibia, following the appointment of an experienced mining executive.

PYC Therapeutics has announced that Peter Coleman has been appointed non-executive chair, effective from the end of its annual general meeting on November 18.

Semiconductor developer 4DS Memory has announced changes to its board remuneration, as the company continues its wide-ranging strategic review into its operations.

Diversified metals miner 29Metals has awarded a four-year underground mining contract to Byrnecut Australia for an undisclosed amount.

Flight Centre Travel Group managing director Graham Turner has welcomed the company's positive start to FY26, as it aims to keep the momentum rolling.

Despite a looming 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi likely to go down to the wire, SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts already has one eye on next season's opener in WA.

Scorpion Minerals shares rose 15 per cent early on Tuesday to 3 cents, following news the junior had signed a strategic MOU with China-based GreatPower Nickel and Cobalt Materials.

Stealth Group Holdings shares closed trade up 60 per cent to $1.11 on Monday, following news it was set to acquire Hardware & Building Traders Pty Ltd.

Boss Energy has announced that former managing director Duncan Craib will not re-join the company's board next year as first anticipated.