Mark Beyer

National wealth management firm Ord Minnett has used the official opening of its Perth office to signal its intention to expand in Western Australia.

Senior editor Mark Beyer goes over the highlights of a recent business lunch with three of the state's best-known entrepreneurs.

Tony Grist, Gavin Rezos and Stephen Langsford are prolific dealmakers - they share the lessons they’ve learned over three decades and explain what they look for in new investments.

Alumina producer South32, which is a major buyer of Collie coal, said the state government's planned coal exit was consistent with its own plans.

Fortescue Metals Group is aiming to have its first zero-emission haul trucks fully operational by 2025 after signing a major deal with German manufacturer Liebherr.

Employers have been advised to prepare for major changes to the Fair Work Act that will affect their ability to engage casual staff and use labour hire companies.

The last remaining state-owned coal-fired power stations in WA will close by 2030, with the government also announcing a big investment in renewables and energy storage, including pumped hydro.

Genesis Minerals has joined Strike Energy and APM Human Services International in announcing that convicted border cheat Nev Power will continue on its board of directors.

The Australian sharemarket fell as much as 5.3 per cent at the opening on Tuesday after big sell-offs on overseas markets, with the benchmark US indice down 21 per cent from its peak.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates, convention centre deal, Crown takeover, Quintis comeback, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

US private equity giant Blackstone Group is set to proceed with its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaining the final key approval from the WA government, which shied away from a major overhaul of the casino's governance.

Perth company Australian Strategic Materials is pursuing a novel contracting approach for its rare earths project, signing an engineering, procurement and construction definition (EPCD) contract.

UPDATED: WA’s casino watchdog has completed its probity review of Crown Resorts’ bidder Blackstone Group and handed the results to the minister for a final decision.

IGO said today its scheme of arrangement, to acquire 100 per cent of Western Areas, was legally effective, with the deal scheduled to complete later this month.

A stockmarket trader who used the online chat forum HotCopper to ‘pump and dump’ shares faces the possibility of a long jail sentence after pleading guilty to 23 charges.

A family-owned company with one of Perth’s largest engineering workshops is being prosecuted over the death of a worker in 2019.

John Hartman has added to criticism of new gas projects by Santos and Woodside Energy while calling for more support for a gas import terminal.

The state government has exempted commercial nurseries and tree farms, led by Benara Nurseries, from cuts to groundwater allocations but horticulture producers will need to adapt.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss local energy news, Meg O'Neill's outlook, Albo's new ministry, CBD property, Jutland Parade, Peter Briggs, Paul Lionetti, Rottnest and lithium's plunge.

Senior editor Mark Beyer digs into the latest data underpinning Business News' list of Indigenous businesses.

Major lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has selected its 40-year old chief operating officer Dale Henderson to be the next leader of the company.

A correction in the lithium market turned into a rout today, with Pilbara Minerals and Liontown Resources leading the fall after two bearish research reports.

Fresh from completing Woodside Energy’s merger with BHP’s petroleum business, Meg O’Neill says the world is facing its biggest energy crisis in 50 years.

An in-depth study profiling indigenous employment practices in Australia has thrown down a challenge.

Indigenous businesses in WA generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year and the total is set to rise.

AVZ Minerals has extended the suspension of its shares after pushing out the target completion date for a company-defining deal for its lithium project in Africa.

The new leaseholders of Rottnest Lodge have detailed their final redevelopment plan, with an increase in the number of rooms but construction costs held to around $40 million.

The Crux gas project adds to a wave of big gas developments in WA, including Scarborough, creating a flashpoint for environmental campaigners.

Euroz Hartleys Group has signalled a likely fall in annual profit with the main driver being a sharp decline in new capital raisings.

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.