Mark Beyer

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.

Perth-based Track'em, which counts some of WA’s largest resources companies as clients, has struck a partnership with UK-based industrial software giant AVEVA.

Mineral Resources has shocked the market by announcing that independent directors Jacqueline McGill and Susie Corlett – both members of its new ethics committee – have resigned from the board.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the federal election, Infinite Green Energy and more.

Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher has declared he has no plans to leave the job anytime soon, while calling for sensible policy in the energy transition.

ANALYIS: Investors who enjoyed today’s unexpected stockmarket recovery after Donald Trump’s stunning reversal of tariff hikes should thank the US Treasury bond market.

Mineral Resources, Iluka Resources and Pilbara Minerals were among the biggest losers on the ASX today as the market digests a weaker iron ore price and soft Aussie dollar.

Perth-based PYC Therapeutics is battling to complete its $146 million capital raising after a large shortfall from retail investors and a “liquidity” issue by one of its underwriters.

The government is pressing ahead with its controversial Burswood Park development but has tweaked its messaging after plans for a Supercar circuit sparked a community backlash.

Infinite Green Energy, one of the first WA companies targeting hydrogen production, has been placed into administration ahead of a Supreme Court hearing over a disputed debt.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs; the federal election; Inspired Homes; Newmont; House prices; MinRes, Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

TransAlta has gained backing for its proposed 150-megawatt Mt Keith gas power plant, but it is unclear when the project will proceed, given the shutdown of BHP’s nickel operations.

Perth company Austal is part of a major effort to revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term supply agreement with WA’s largest wind farm, months after extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.

Consulting firm FTI is set for a boost this week when a group of partners that left Scyne Advisory last year commence at their new employer.

Woodside Energy has taken another small step toward simplifying its portfolio by selling its mature Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad and Tobago for $206 million.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions; Goldfields push for Gold Road; Basil Zempilas' new role; Mark Beyer's trip to Alabama; and this edition's special features.

The family company established by Pilbara mining pioneer, the late Don Rhodes, has reported another bumper profit as it continues to benefit from very large iron ore royalty payments.

Plans for the 644-megawatt solar farm, the largest to date in the Pilbara, were released by the Environmental Protection Authority.

The push by unions to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo mine has gone up a notch after the Australian Workers Union lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip.

The outlook for the Kwinana industrial strip has changed drastically during the past year after a series of project closures and delays.

The federal government has backed the development of four big batteries in regional WA, adding to the multi-billion-dollar investment in battery storage already underway in the state.

Austal chairman Richard Spencer says he does not believe Hanwha can add value to the Perth-based shipbuilder but nonetheless has agreed to meet with the South Korean company next week.

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has once again fuelled takeover speculation around Austal after placing a high-priced order for 9.9 per cent of the shipbuilder’s stock.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

A federal government listing of high priority renewable energy projects has 56 across the country with a notable aspect being the shortage of transmissions projects in WA’s South West.

The push by unions to lift their influence in the Pilbara has taken another step forward after a vote by workers at a Rio Tinto mine site.

An activist investor group has recommended Woodside shareholders vote against the election of three directors because of poor financial returns and failure to manage climate risks.

The Supreme Court has thrown out attempts by Clive Palmer’s private company to discover more documents ahead of its long-awaited trial next month against China's CITIC.