Mark Beyer

“It has been a busy year and it continues to be,” is how Simon Reed describes current market conditions in Western Australia.

Rio Tinto continues to be beset by multiple challenges, with its Pilbara iron ore operations just meeting annual shipment guidance and now facing a series of commissioning delays.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown Resorts, Troy Pickard, Minnovare, tech start-ups, BN's projects list, COVID disruptions and the latest corporate finance deals.

Perth builder Gerry Matera has bought 50 per cent of M/Construction and merged it with his company Marawar to create WA's largest Aboriginal construction business.

US-based private equity group Blackstone has increased its bid for Crown Resorts for a fourth time and on this occasion the casino operator has signalled it will likely support the takeover.

Two sets of data released today confirm the tight labour market conditions across the country, with Queensland and Western Australia the worst affected.

Stealth Global has doubled the size of its national retail store network by acquiring United Tools, which has been trading at close to break-even.

Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has agreed to buy boutique practice Azure Consulting, which has 20 staff across offices in Perth and Melbourne.

Swedish company Hexagon has expanded its WA presence with a second local acquisition, buying drilling technology business Minnovare in a deal potentially worth in excess of $100 million.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss COVID challenges, Harold Clough, house prices, political donations, BCI Minerals and My Foodie Box.

One of Western Australia's most successful engineers, business leaders and philanthropists has passed away at the age of 95. True to form, he was at his desk just two days ago.

Pacific Bauxite is hoping to ride Chalice Mining's spectacular success, but instead of the usual ‘nearology' play, it is buying into the same commodities and taking the name of Chalice's main project.

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.