Mark Beyer

Rio Tinto has reported a slump in quarterly iron ore production and disclosed issues with plant reliability and labour availability but still maintained full-year guidance.

Perth tech company CV Check has announced the resignation of chief executive Rod Sherwood, citing personal reasons, shortly after a large acquisition and capital raising.

On the debut episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about whether WA is getting a fair return on the iron ore trade.

Perth-based lithium miner Galaxy Resources has struck a merger deal with Orocobre, with the combined group to focus on projects in Argentina.

Crown Resorts has received a $3 billion funding proposal from a private equity group that would allow it to buy out major shareholder James Packer.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PM's visit, cyclone aftermath, Peter Coleman, Brierty liquidation, Mineral Resources, labour shortages, mapping technology, agribusiness, and the business of sport.

Consulting firm Deloitte has been selected to lead the proof-of-concept testing for what is likely to be one of the state government’s largest IT projects.

Woodside Petroleum has announced that Meg O’Neill will be acting chief executive from April 20 after bringing forward Peter Coleman’s retirement date.

The pharmaceutical and medical technology sector in WA has launched an industry association, more than one year after the state government promised its own growth plan for the industry.

The sale of IGO’s 30 per cent stake in the Tropicana gold mine appears close to being completed, with Regis Resources tipped as the successful bidder after Gold Road Resources said its offer had not been accepted.

Canadian engineering giant Stantec has announced its fifth Australian acquisition in recent years with the purchase of Perth-based Engenium.

Perth company Global Lithium Resources is expected to close its $10 million initial public offering after just four days, signalling keen investor interest in its Pilbara project.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Easter disruption, house prices, building approvals, population growth, WA's most influential, drug approvals, The Daily Edited, and philanthropic funding.

KPMG has selected its global head of mining Trevor Hart to chair its WA practice, with Matthew Woods stepping down from the role after just over two years.

A national report has highlighted the sharp fall in profits by the country’s big airports with worse to come this year as passenger numbers struggle to recover.

Our updated listing of the 50 most influential Western Australians in business and politics highlights four individuals who stand apart from the rest.

Perth was one of the fastest growing capital cities in Australia last year, with its population reaching 2.1 million, but the rest of the state lagged well behind.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss JobKeeper, green steel, coastal planning tensions, Jukaan Gorge, WACA's redevelopment, new law firms, copper and WA's most influential.

Mineral Commodities Ltd has sacked its chief executive and major shareholder Mark Caruso over a related party matter, five months after he stepped down as executive chairman.

Steedman Stagg Lawyers, Kennedy Vinciullo and Gaffney & Palermo Lawyers are new names in Perth’s legal fraternity while a fourth, Mason Ledger, has been radically restructured.

Boss Energy has become the third Perth-based uranium company to undertake a major capital raising this year, tapping into improving sentiment for the commodity.

Rio Tinto has predicted its new approach to Aboriginal heritage will fundamentally change the way it runs its mining operations.

Perth company Zella DC has tapped in to a network of experienced commercial advisers to help it pursue growth in the data centre market, against competition from listed companies and global heavyweights.

Western Australia’s share of GST payments will be cut by $1 billion as a result of rising iron ore royalties, but this will largely be offset by extra payments from Canberra.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the election outcome, new ministry, GST debate, FMG's green moves, IR reform, and Asian trade.

Woodside Petroleum has joined other major resources companies in putting its climate report to a non-binding advisory vote of shareholders next year.

ANALYSIS: The dumping of Peter Tinley from the ministry was one topic premier Mark McGowan struggled to explain adequately today.

Premier Mark McGowan said today he was taking the treasury portfolio to head off a challenge to WA’s GST deal but strongly hinted the role would be temporary.

Labour market pressures in WA will peak in the second half of next year amid a surge in mining and infrastructure projects.

Industry surveys by BDO and PwC have highlighted growing risks associated with cyber attacks, with the COVID pandemic providing a cyber reality check.

Ahead of the royal commission into Crown Perth we look at the changing cast of directors overseeing its WA operations.

The second McGowan government is set for big changes, with two of the premier's three closest advisers resigning and minister Peter Tinley believed to have been demoted.