Mark Beyer

The Minderoo Foundation co-founder wants the business sector to understand the importance of investing in early childhood development.

Three Perth dealmakers are behind an early-stage iron ore explorer that is seeking to list on the ASX despite ongoing disputes with its neighbour on Cockatoo Island.

The mining industry is turning green, but ‘old’ sectors like gold and iron ore are still attracting keen support.

Minderoo Foundation’s $50 million Early Years Initiative has gained new backing, after it was chosen to deliver a complementary federal government program.

Low-profile mining contractor Steve Coughlan is this year’s winner of the GJ Stokes Memorial Award, recognising his success in building Byrnecut into a global industry leader.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer talks about how Perth's top fund managers have performed over the past 12 months.

The conjecture surrounding royal commissioner Neville Owen became murkier today when the Premier repeatedly obfuscated after being asked to clarify his own role in the appointment.

Fortescue Metals Group has commenced contact tracing of up to 2,000 workers at its Cloudbreak mine after a maintenance contractor tested positive for COVID.

Perth equity fund managers are having to look harder for value after generating very strong returns during the past year.

More than $120 million will be spent on boosting early childhood care and education in Indigenous communities, with most of the funding earmarked for an expansion of the Connected Beginnings program.

Roy Hill has outlined a profit share scheme and the recruitment of airline pilots and defence force workers as steps it is taking to deal with labour shortages.

Premier Mark McGowan has continued to defend Neville Owen, despite revelations about multiple links between the royal commissioner, Kerry Stokes and the Crown casino inquiry.

Electric vehicles will account for a quarter of all light-duty vehicle sales by 2030, underpinning strong growth in demand for nickel, BHP has predicted.

Bill Beament has unveiled a new name and business model for Venturex Resources, which plans to combine mining and contracting in a similar manner to major shareholder Mineral Resources.

A new owner is reshaping the long-running coffee roastery, with multiple acquisitions and an environmentally focused packaging company.

ANALYSIS: The relationship between commissioner Neville Owen and Kerry Stokes has unexpectedly become the big news to emerge from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Mineral Resources has taken a big step forward in its plans for a new iron ore hub in the Pilbara, with Red Hill Iron shareholders set to be big winners.

Royal commissioner Neville Owen has sought to quash any concerns about conflicts of interest by acknowledging he is a director of a key company in Kerry Stokes' business empire.

Mineral Resources has reported record iron ore shipments for the past year but fell short of its downgraded guidance because of labour shortages and port congestion.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Crown inquiry, INCITE Awards, Ian Cochrane, iron ore, BN30, Sam Walsh, and CBD development.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses Bonissimo Coffee Roasters' new ownership.

Today's Perth Casino Royal Commission hearing has unearthed the conflict between Burswood Limited director Maryna Fewster and former Crown Resorts director John Poynton, who delivered contradictory testimonies.

Fortescue Metals Group has enjoyed a huge surge in cash flow and another rise in its share price after beating its shipments guidance for the 2021 financial year.

Former Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh has joined one of WA’s largest Aboriginal corporations as an independent director.

Perth software company Track’em has had a win over former consultants Steve McNally and Keyt Atkinson after a Supreme Court judge described their claims as embarrassing.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission resumes this week and for the first time will question people who oversaw Crown Resorts’ Western Australian operations.

Ian Cochrane, one of Perth’s most respected corporate lawyers and company directors, has passed away. Aged just 67 years, Mr Cochrane had been battling cancer for nearly two years.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss South-West developments, the Infrastructure Strategy, Rita Saffioti, Crown Casino, the gold sector and WA's fund managers.

Stockbroking and corporate finance firm Argonaut is expanding its operations after striking a deal to merge with Liam Twigger’s specialist advisory business PCF Capital Group.

Eight businesses including Lynas Rare Earths, Albemarle Corporation and Australian Vanadium have secured nearly $50 million in federal government manufacturing grants.

Perth manufacturer UON has scored a notable win in the long-running legal battle over the intellectual property for its submersible pumps.

Victoria’s inquiry into Crown Resorts has been told the company was not suitable to hold its casino licence, as WA’s inquiry prepares to call three prominent business figures as witnesses.