Mark Beyer

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.

Fortescue Metals Group has brought forward its target date for being carbon neutral, with the company spruiking green hydrogen while also talking down the future of gas.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Liberal Party WA's costings, the federal tourism package, WA's rich listers, 40under40, people moves, Labor squeeze, Northern Infrastructure loans, arts funding, and land developers.

A low-profile WA family that has amassed a $300 million fortune from iron ore royalties has come to prominence by developing a head office in West Perth.

BHP has struck its third agreement with a major steel producer to study new technologies and production techniques designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Royal Commission into Crown Resort, federal frenzy, state election, housing expectations, Rio Tinto, UWA Defence Institute, migration lift, infrastructure report, and GDP strength.

Ahead of the state election, Mark McGowan spoke to Business News about his track record, future plans and ministerial team.

The Minerals Council of Australia has announced plans for its members to adopt a new system for reporting on safety, environmental and social indicators, including partnerships with First Nations people.

Five large mining companies have separately launched initiatives this week to accelerate a move toward electrification of their mine sites.

WA's largest Aboriginal health service has come out of administration after appointing a new board and modernising its governance rules, with independent directors given voting powers.

John Poynton has resigned as a director of Crown Resorts and chairman of Crown Perth, leaving the group bereft of experienced directors or executives in Perth.

Investors left out of pocket by the 2016 break-up of former AFL footballer Andrew Donnelly's insurance business are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for lost money.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss election campaigning, mining ranking slips, Beament picks copper, Turnbull joins FMG, BGC, Rio Tinto, our oil and gas special report, and what is great for our state?

Shares in Sandfire Resources jumped 11 per cent today after the company reported strong growth in earnings and talked up the copper market outlook.

The Supreme Court has delivered a tactical win to the widow of the late Len Buckeridge as she fights his sons over the carve-up of the magnate's estate.

High net worth investors are looking to diversify away from the stock market, with private equity and property two of the preferred alternatives, a survey by BDO has found.

Facebook has struck a preliminary news sharing agreement with Seven West Media, just hours after the federal government agreed to further amend its mandatory media bargaining code.

The Victorian government has called a royal commission into Crown Resorts, which disclosed the resignation of director Harold Mitchell, heaping further pressure on John Poynton.

Four former executives at Rio Tinto were paid a total of $57 million last year, with Sam Walsh and JS Jacques getting the biggest payouts.

The Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation is one of WA's largest philanthropic foundations; however, it's not as large as it used to be, and therein lies a story.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Facebook ban, Wesfarmers lithium, Crown Resorts, iron ore profits, FMG departures, Pilbara supply pressures, Zak Kirkup, and John Worsfold.

Rio Tinto is aiming to shift half its freight movements into the Pilbara from road to sea, after it backed the launch of a third shipping service into WA's mining hub.