Mark Beyer

New financial reports have shone a spotlight on the pressure facing WA's major performing arts companies, especially WA Ballet and WASO.

Aspiring lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has completed a $53 million capital raising, with half the money coming from a European clean energy fund.

Almonty Industries has been one of the top stocks on the ASX this year but its rise has brought forth an expensive options dispute for director Andrew Frazer.

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation has submitted environmental approval plans for a giant wind farm and solar farm just south of Karratha - its second such project in the Pilbara.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Struggling nickel and lithium producer IGO has flagged a major board restructure, with chairman Michael Nossal and other directors planning to retire as part of a downsizing.

Fast-growing indigenous business Yurra, which boasts annual revenue of about $150 million, has commenced a process to identify a strategic equity partner to join the founding shareholders.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss the growth trajectory of Indigenous businesses in WA.

Increased contracting opportunities with big miners and government procurement programs underpin growth of the sector.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success.

Designing and building its own equipment has been a critical part of Wallis Drilling's 60-year story.

WA's energy market operator has highlighted the need for further big investments in power stations and longer-duration batteries to avoid supply shortages in coming years.

WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget; Power 500; Joe Longo's comments on leadership; Perth property deals; Zenith Energy; and Bill Beament.

The state budget has detailed substantial spending on the proposed Westport project with a focus on planning and environmental initiatives ahead of major construction.

New initiatives in this year's budget include an extra $584 million for stage 2 of Western Power's Clean Energy Link North project but there were few details on other energy upgrades.

Western Australia has continued to lead the nation on population growth, with WA's population increasing by 2.4 per cent in 2024.

Award-winning indigenous business Benang has picked up more work with ATCO Australia, winning a contract to install new gas infrastructure across Perth's northern suburbs.

Toronto-based investment group Kinterra Capital has acquired a large stake in copper play New World Resources, which has flagged a likely increase in its takeover scheme.

The ownership of Perth-based Zenith Energy is set to change with giant KKR acquiring a majority stake from other private equity players.

The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking feedback on whether it should assess plans for a 30-megawatt power station in Derby using a mix of solar and gas power.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall record their last podcast together, discussing K+S Pilbara salt project; renewable project rules; VGW; Aukus; public holidays; and more.

Pilbara contractor Yurra has won a $66 million contract with Rio Tinto adding to a pipeline of work with Main Roads WA, Woodside and its recycling joint venture with Sims.

NBN Co has awarded seven contracts worth about $3 billion for upgrades to its national network, with Ventia, Downer and Perth-based GenusPlus Group among the winners.

WA's largest indigenous business has outlined plans for further growth and diversification beyond the Pilbara as chief executive Amanda Healy transitions to chair of Warrikal's board.

The state government has appointed interstate recruits to run four of its key departments in what amounts to a dramatic shake-up of public sector leadership in Western Australia.

Austal has disputed a claim by South Korea's Hanwha Group that it has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for a bid for the Perth-based shipbuilder.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a heated debate on the future of the Pilbara as a mining hub.

A report quantifying the potential scale of a green steel industry in Australia shows a pathway for the iron ore industry to develop.

Virgin Australia Holdings has locked in plans to raise $685 million from investors so that some of its existing backers can reduce their stake in Australia's second largest airline.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Escalante's VGW; Roger Cook's business summit; South Perth apartments; ferries; the Burswood racetrack; e-scooters; and a Northbridge music venue.

Perth ‘rich lister' Laurence Escalante plans to borrow $1.4 billion to buy out minority shareholders in VGW in a deal that values his online gaming business at $3.2 billion.