Mark Beyer

Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals is set to proceed with its $1.2 billion Mardie project after overcoming opposition from Santos and Chevron, which were concerned about risks to WA’s gas supply.

WA’s largest mining contractor has backed an Aboriginal training scheme that is delivering impressive results.

ANALYSIS: Aboriginal leader Kado Muir has publicly asked a question many people are asking privately: why did premier Mark McGowan make so many changes in Friday’s ministerial reshuffle?

With multiple changes at the top of WA’s leading investor relations firms, we review their performance and strategies.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the border reopening, cabinet reshuffle, economic updates, coastal developments, royalties windfall and workplace safety.

Soaring valuations for tech companies and mining stocks have brought major shifts in this year’s list of WA wealth creators.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer speaks about how mining contractor Byrnecut has grown its Aboriginal workforce.

The state government has revealed big cost increases on three Metronet rail projects while also announcing consortiums led by Acciona and Laing O’Rourke as preferred contractors.

New population data reveals the changing fortunes of Australia’s states, with Western Australia and Queensland achieving solid growth while Victoria suffered a big exodus.

The state government has confirmed Emily Roper as Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, nearly two years after the last permanent head resigned.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses changes to the state's rich list.

Mining giant Rio Tinto paid more than $1 billion in royalties to four Perth families last year as a result of deals struck by their forebears in the 1960s.

The state government has delayed implementation of its contentious Work Health and Safety Act 2020 to give itself more time to complete the necessary regulations.

The state government’s vigorous pursuit of workplace safety breaches has suffered a set back after the Supreme Court overturned last year’s biggest conviction.

ANALYSIS: Fortescue Metals Group has never been like other big, listed companies and its leadership succession is no exception.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Elizabeth Gaines, Tattarang, Kott Gunning, house prices, urea, waste, the rich list and family business dynasties.

Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines will step away from her role as the iron ore miner makes the transition to a green energy and resources group.

Iron ore miners Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group have announced new measures to reduce their environmental impact, including ‘greener’ locomotives.

A fast-growing US company has purchased Bisley Workwear, six months after buying Perth-based Paramount Safety Products, with the owners of all three companies set to work together.

Perth law firm Kott Gunning ceased trading on Friday after more than 100 years in business, with its partners and staff moving to two national firms.

The Fair Work Commission has ruled against a COVID vaccination mandate applying to coal mine workers in NSW but the ruling is unlikely to have a big impact in Western Australia.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the RISE WA Business Awards, post-COVID recovery package, Busselton's jetty project, Pilbara port deal, Megan Wynne's wealth and ECU's Perth campus.

Perth business woman Megan Wynne attracted national headlines last month when she was hailed as Australia’s newest billionaire, yet recent disclosures by her company indicate that was never the cas

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor’s legal strategy.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.

Specialist intellectual property law firm Wrays has expanded with the acquisition of boutique Perth practice Lord & Co.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

Two Perth business people from very different backgrounds – fast food and corporate communications – have teamed up to establish a joint family office and private equity venture.

Mineral Resources has struck an agreement with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting to jointly pursue the development of a new export berth at Port Hedland’s South West Creek.

Gina Rinehart’s private company has posted an 80 per cent jump in annual profit to a mammoth $7.3 billion, underscoring her ranking as Australia’s wealthiest person.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Hancock Prospecting, Scarborough green light, Chevron, Kwik Logistics, Aboriginal heritage, executive salaries and biggest employers.