Mark Beyer

Perth's largest law firm will be led by a woman for the first time, with Elizabeth Macknay appointed office managing partner of Herbert Smith Freehills.

A privately-owned mining group owned by a trio of high-profile contractors has gone into voluntary administration owing creditors more than $100 million.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the impact of lockdown on businesses, wine export challenges, mining projects, not-for-profit board fees, ASIC's new chair and key female appointments.

Cottesloe company Kato Energy is progressing plans to develop multiple ‘stranded' oil fields off the WA coast after gaining key regulatory approvals this month.

Experienced lawyer Joe Longo, whose past clients range from fallen 1980's entrepreneurs to global banks, has been appointed chair of the corporate watchdog.

A tech startup is aiming to extend the impact Perth innovators have had on the global geospatial industry.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about the innovation and inventiveness of Soar.Earth.

Woodside Petroleum executive Fiona Hick has today become the first woman to be appointed president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss iron ore strength, hydrogen developments, COVID-19 updates, Primewest and Galaxy takeovers, unit demand and London Court.

With the big iron ore miners continuing to make record profits, is the WA community getting a fair return?

BHP has reported a dip in first-quarter output across its iron ore operations but says it's still on track for a strong year.

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.