Mark Beyer

Perth-based gaming company VGW Holdings has confirmed it is likely to pursue an IPO in North America after reporting another spectacular lift in annual profit to $454 million.

Mining contractor Thiess has moved to a 51.83 per cent shareholding in takeover target MACA, giving it effective control of the Perth company.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains how the founders of Avicena Systems are defying the popular image of young, plucky entrepreneurs and chalking up wins on the back of their experience.

Property developer Jeff Leach has broadened his business interests with the opening a new medical centre in the CBD in partnership with former surgeon Eric Tan.

Perth company Avicena Systems aims to confirm research finding that tech startups established by older founders have a higher chance of success.

The Australian Government has agreed to provide a third loan to support the giant Perdaman urea project in the Pilbara, taking its total commitment to $475 million.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie talk about market volatility, inflation, rising revenue in budgets, Fremantle Ports, NAIF and the next edition of our magazine.

AustralianSuper has asserted greater influence over Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, which will be required to seek consent from the super fund before appointing a new chief executive.

Pilbara Minerals boss Dale Henderson has become one of Western Australia’s best-paid executives after his base salary was boosted to $1.25 million.

Diversified miner and contractor Mineral Resources has extended its support for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, taking its total contribution to $2.25 million.

Mark Beyer discusses concerns in the Indigenous business community about fairness and transparency in joint venture arrangements.

BGC has shed more light on its ongoing restructuring, with its FY21 annual report detailing more asset sales, a fall in revenue, a slender profit and a big dividend.

What it means to be an Aboriginal business is central to the debate over ‘black cladding’.

Fremantle Ports has commenced its first major capital project in more than a decade and its chief executive is hoping to proceed with at least two more upgrades.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Fortescue Metals Group, Kate Chaney, Santos, OZ Minerals, CCC, public sector wages and Allendale Square.

The Commonwealth Bank subsidiary plans to close its 14 east coast branches and reduce opening hours at 29 regional branches in Western Australia.

BHP has struck a deal with Alinta Energy that will underpin development of a 45 MW solar farm and battery and potentially construction of the Pilbara’s first wind farm.

RAC has reported a sharp fall in its annual profit after strong growth in its core operations was offset by investment writedowns and an unexpected spike in insurance claims.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss economic data, Greatland, Rio Tinto, South Freo power station, public sector wages, power and energy, Mandogalup, black cladding, Avicena and Garry Brown-Neaves.

The liquidators of Brierty have been given the all-clear to pursue $8.7 million in alleged preferential payments made before the contractor’s 2017 collapse.

An independent 'reporter' will assess the effects of industry on ancient rock art in the Pilbara where a contentious fertiliser plant is being developed.

Rio Tinto and its largest customer China Baowu Steel Group have cemented a joint venture to develop the Western Range iron ore deposits in the Pilbara at a cost of $US2 billion.

Aspiring gold producer Greatland Gold has recruited three of the state’s most prominent company directors while also attracting Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals as its top shareholder.

Perth company Austal has accepted it breached its continuous disclosure obligations and agreed to pay a financial penalty as part of a settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The leaders of global accounting firm EY have decided to hold a vote on their planned split into stand-alone audit and consulting businesses, each with revenue of about $US20 billion.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth II, interest rates, Denis Cullity, Perth CBD sales, EY, windfarms, coastal developments and Rocky Bay.

West Perth company Avicena Systems has ticked off another big achievement, with the Therapeutic Goods Administration authorising its locally developed diagnostic technology.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his latest article covering the rise of the Aboriginal business sector in the Goldfields.

The Aboriginal business sector in the Goldfields has been a poor cousin to the Pilbara but is starting to develop.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Jobs and Skills Summit, BGC, Mineral Resources, property prices, The Perth Mint, Griffin Coal and Craig Williams.

Geologist and mining executive Craig Williams, who led the rise of Equinox Minerals to a $US7 billion success story, has announced he is retiring from all boards of ASX companies.

Swedish technology company Hexagon AB has made its third Western Australian acquisition in the space of five years with the purchase of privately owned iConstruct.