Mark Beyer

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.

Perth startup Lixa is on the path to commercialising medical research from the University of Western Australia after gaining backing from tech hub CERI and raising $2.2 million.

A company set up by Banjima traditional owner Paula White has teamed up with ASX company Mineral Resources to win a major crushing contract with BHP.

The shortage of workers in the resources and infrastructure sectors will peak at 84,000 in two years' time and would be worse if not for project cancellations, Pit Crew has found.

Perth engineer Kate West will push for a greater focus on female workforce participation and better planning for the industries of the future at this week's jobs summit.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his interview with Multiplex's global boss John Flecker about highlights from the history of the 60-year-old construction business.

Mineral Resources has formally commenced its $3 billion Onslow iron ore project and flagged further rapid growth in the business while also reporting a sharp fall in annual profit.

In a rare interview, global chief executive John Flecker outlines his growth plans and virtual approach to running the construction giant.

Mark Beyer and Jordan Murray discuss cost blowouts, reporting season, jobs summit, exploration tenements, Belmont data centre, and Karrinyup apartments.

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott has announced a “solid” full-year profit, and expressed concern about labour shortages and cost uncertainty affecting new investments, but is positive about next week's jobs summit.

Mount Gibson Iron has disclosed that repairs to its Koolan Island processing plant will take at least four months, affecting its planned increase in iron ore sales.

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott and FMG founder Andrew Forrest are likely to be the only Perth-based business leaders at next week's jobs summit in Canberra, with Meg O'Neill a conspicuous absentee.

Perth investment bank and stockbroker Argonaut has disclosed a big lift in annual profit to $16.7 million following its merger with advisory firm PCF Capital Group.

The number of international drug companies undertaking clinical trials in Perth is set to expand after local success story Linear Clinical Research opened a $6 million facility.

Austin Engineering has struck a deal to buy Queensland-based mining equipment manufacturer Mainetec, with an initial payment of $19.6 million.

OreCorp has talked up the prospects for its Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania despite revealing a big increase in expected pre-production capital costs.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains why cost blowouts for Adbri and Ore Corp are emblematic of broader pressures weighing on businesses in WA.

Shares in Adbri fell sharply today after the ASX company reported a fall in net profit and provided updates on major projects at Kwinana and Kalgoorlie.

Mining industry veteran Ian Burston, who held numerous executive and board roles in Western Australia across five decades and received multiple awards, has died aged 87.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Gloucester Park, DAP rulings, building costs, Palmer vs McGowan, Premier's adviser, mining harassment, indigenous business and BHP's bid for Oz Minerals.

Acute shortages of labour and accommodation are crimping growth in the Goldfields more than most parts of WA.