Mark Beyer

ASIC has welcomed the big fine in its first greenwashing case before the courts, in what was the second regulatory blow for Mercer this year.

Bhagwan Marine kicked off its first day of trading on the ASX by announcing a small upgrade to its earnings forecast and outlining plans to expand its business.

BHP plans to form a joint venture with Canada's Lundin Mining to develop two copper projects in South America, highlighting its keen focus on the ‘future facing' commodity.

Drilling company Boart Longyear has been fined $385,000 after one of its workers received serious injuries at West Musgrave, just days after two workplace deaths in WA.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC's sale process; the energy sector; Woodside; the role of gas and renewables; Defence; the alumina sector and what it means for South32.

The state government has awarded a $283 million contract to Clough to build a new wharf at Dampier Port.

US-based private equity firm Accel-KKR has become the majority owner of local technology company INX Software after buying out Tanarra Capital.

Tributes are flowing for Perth scientist Robin Warren, who was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with colleague Barry Marshall in 2005.

Private company SO4 has delivered rare good news for the potash sector by announcing successful production at its Lake Way project, which it bought out of receivership two years ago.

Two WA gold companies have had a notable win over the state's Valuer-General after the Supreme Court criticised the way in which mining leases have been valued.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Fortescue job cuts; the labour market; CFMEU; changes at Adrian Fini's property group; iron ore updates; Qantas; and a magazine preview.

Property developer Peet has been joined to a NSW Supreme Court damages claim worth up to $28 million brought by one of its former joint venture partners.

The new artistic director at Perth Festival brings a diverse career background to the role.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss the new Perth Festival artistic director Anna Reece.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' latest corporate finance survey.

Business News' corporate finance survey reveals the leading financial and legal advisers working on major transactions in WA.

Stockbroking firm Argonaut has boosted its team with the addition of three recruits led by dealmaker Rob Telford while also reporting strong growth in operating revenue.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BHP's Nickel West operations; the resources sector fallout; South32 project approval; new Wildcats owner; the West Coast Eagles; and Perth's retail market.

The fallout from BHP mothballing its Nickel West operations has had a ripple effect through engineering and haulage contractors, fellow miners, airlines and power suppliers.

Shutdowns and cutbacks in Western Australia's nickel, iron ore, alumina and lithium sectors have led to the loss of about 6,300 jobs this year.

ANALYSIS: When Mark McGowan launched the $750 million Resources Community Investment Initiative more than 18 months ago, nobody expected an upgrade of Paraburdoo hospital would be its inaugural project.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss big news in Perth's hotel sector; mining industry updates; the dispute between Damien Oliver and his former manager; and a magazine preview.

A giant Pilbara mine enmeshed in a dispute between its owner and Clive Palmer is likely to cease operations within the next few years, a Supreme Court judge has found.

Toyota has extended its lead as the biggest-selling automotive brand in Western Australia but growth in sales was led by China's Chery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss a desal plant in the Pilbara, leadership changes at Austal, revised interest rates and the planning saga around Cottesloe's Indiana Tea House and more.

Indigenous firm IPS Management Consultants is the big winner from the latest round of state government contracts to provide small business advisory services across WA.

A surprise uptick in Australia's inflation rate has lifted the chances the Reserve Bank of Australia will increase interest rates again as it struggles to stifle price pressure.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss John Van Der Wielen's top tips for business transformation.

Having led multiple corporate transformation projects, John Van Der Wielen shares his thoughts on what works and what doesn't.

The Yindjibarndi people have ramped up their long-running battle with Fortescue by calling for an environmental inquiry into the miner's Solomon hub operations in the Pilbara.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Chinese premier's visit to WA; critical minerals; iron ore mines closure; Dutton's nuclear plan; WA's gas market, Woodside and BGC; and a mag preview.

Mark Beyer speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about some of the state's top philanthropists and how they are aiming to make a difference.