Mark Beyer

Melbourne-based SW Accountants & Advisors has made a big move into Western Australia by acquiring Walker Wayland WA.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the election wrap-up, Fortescue Metals Group compensation, Clough claims, International Women's Day, Indigenous businesses, contractors and infrastructure.

A multi-million dollar compensation claim on behalf of the Yindjibarndi people could turn into a fight between the WA government and Fortescue Metals Group over who bears responsibility.

A new study has highlighted the lack of progress in closing the ‘indigenous employment gap’ in Australia and the near complete absence of indigenous people from senior management.

Perth Airport has partnered with local tree farming company Carbon Neutral, as it looks to emulate other airports that have made more progress on reducing their carbon emissions.

Rio Tinto has taken another small step toward rebuilding relations with Aboriginal people in the Pilbara by signing a non-binding agreement with PKKP Aboriginal Corporation.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the federal election, employment data, Woodside's AGM, ambulances, John Poynton, Andrew Forrest, Activ and Blaq Projects.

Senior editor Mark Beyer delves into how staffing changes behind the scenes have shaken up the law sector in WA.

Perth’s top law firms open up on the extraordinary wave of partner poaching that is reshaping the sector.

One of Australia’s top corporate dealmakers, Jarden’s Aidan Allen, has splashed $4.2 million on a house in Perth but we’re told he is not moving west. It’s for holidays.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, DAP reforms, 40under40, John Van Der Wielen, Rebecca Tomkinson, Ron Sayers, arts dividends and special reports on lawyers and architects.

Japan's Mitsui & Co has joined Mitsubishi Corporation, Shell and KKR as major corporate investors in carbon farming operators in Australia.

BHP has signed a $9.2 million contract with Aboriginal business Karlka FenceWright and pledged to more than double its annual spending with the sector.

Junior gold and lithium explorer Kairos Minerals has appointed Klaus Eckhof and Peter Turner to lead the company.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, inflation outlook, market impact, house prices, Carillon sale and CBD developments, hybrid working, and carbon farming.

Shares in gold technology company Chrysos Corporation have crashed on their first day of trade, down 36 per cent from their issue price.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer digs into the policies underpinning Australia's carbon market and the businesses navigating it in WA.

Australia’s carbon market has been through a tumultuous two months, but local players are positive about long-term growth.

Perth company Pit Crew Consulting has accused the state government of inappropriately using its in-depth labour market forecasting report and failing to pay for the material.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers highlights from his recent conversation with Rob Cole following his appointment as chair of Iluka Resources.

The newly appointed chair of Iluka Resources details how he handles his busy board portfolio. This feature includes our listing of Perth's busiest company directors.

Mark Beyer and Jesinta Burton discuss the PM's Perth visit, his promises for the mining sector, labour shortages, residential builders, BHP and Rio, Tawarri Hot Springs, OBH project, Dradgin and Chrysos Corp's IPO.

Plans for a $35 million cooperative to take ownership of the Kimberley’s sole abattoir have not progressed, with Yeeda Pastoral Company instead retaining full ownership.

An Australian company commercialising revolutionary gold testing technology has lodged a prospectus for what is shaping up to be the largest initial public offering of the year.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Federal election, unemployment rate, COVID restrictions, houses prices, inflation and interest rates, builders go bust, WA’s mining status and Steve Birkbeck.

Alcoa has announced an $8.6 million grant from the federal government’s renewable energy agency just days after locking in a grant from the WA government.

An electric vehicle for underground mines and a geothermal development in the Mid West are among more than a dozen projects to have secured grants worth nearly $14 million.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Iluka's refinery deal, BGC for sale, Clough sues Rio Tinto, Roger Cook, mining taxes, Sheffield sold, the business of sport and agribusiness.

Long-running efforts by Attorney General John Quigley to increase scrutiny of Aboriginal trusts has culminated in plans for a new regulator with powers akin to a royal commission.

The state government has reported an increase in the number of contracts awarded to Aboriginal businesses but a substantial fall in their value.

New data from Rio Tinto has highlighted the WA government’s reliance on a handful of big miners, with Rio alone paying 10 per cent of the government’s total income last year.

Mineral Resources has announced plans to increase production from its Wodgina and Mt Marion mines in response to “unprecedented global customer demand” for lithium products.