Mark Beyer

One of WA’s largest construction groups has avoided a dispute over allegedly defective building work after arguing the work was undertaken by an entity in liquidation.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss markets, the R word and the government's response, university cuts, house prices, solar reform, and our special reports on energy, retail property, and the future of work.

Fortescue Metals Group has received environmental approval to increase iron ore exports through Port Hedland to 210 million tonnes per annum, with other miners hoping to follow.

A US-based software business is expanding its local presence after winning a contract that helps Rio Tinto manage its contractor workforce.

Chevron has disclosed it will need extra time to complete repairs that have shut down one of the processing trains at its Gorgon gas project.

Alinta Energy has announced an upgrade of its Newman power station, with Clarke Energy winning a contract to install 14 natural gas generating units.

The company formerly known as HotCopper has reported a big increase in its investments in clients’ shares, with revaluation gains leading to a modest annual profit.

The Court of Appeal has upheld a 2019 ruling that Quintis founder Frank Wilson was liable to repay a $14 million debt to its finance arm.

Tech business Airscope Industries is poised for rapid growth after signing up some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies as clients.

As the chief investment officer at Andrew Forrest’s private company, 34-year-old John Hartman oversees a very large, extraordinarily diverse and fast-growing portfolio.

The Environmental Protection Authority plans to review the cumulative impact of several developments near Onslow, including a plan for a deepwater jetty for cruise ships.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Saraceni, FMG, Seven results, China relations, Clive Palmer, Gorgon and Prelude shutdowns, and Airscope.

A four-year growth plan is paying off for the engineering and construction contractor.

The state government is reviewing its support for the Myalup-Wellington water project after revealing that associated agreements with Collie coal miners were unlikely to be finalised.

A local IP lawyer has revealed the new logo and branding for Bankwest ahead of the official launch of the new look, which we’re told is designed for the digital age.

Fortescue Metals Group has substantially increased its final dividend after posting a record annual profit, with company founder and chairman Andrew Forrest getting nearly $2 billion in dividends.

Rio Tinto will cut the bonuses of three senior executives but none will lose their job after a board review of the company's destruction of two heritage sites.

Chevron is planning a phased shutdown of the production trains at its Gorgon LNG plant after striking an agreement with state government safety regulators.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss COVID restrictions, Nev Power, gas developments, downstream processing, infrastructure winners, MinRes and other results, plus vacancy rates and a sneak preview of what's in next week's magazine.

The Supreme Court has approved a settlement of the long-running Bell Group dispute that will see $1.9 billion distributed to five major creditors.

Many tradies spent their money on jet skis during the boom. Others like Richard York put their money aside to build up their business.

A new report has found Western Australia is likely to fall well short of its 2020 waste recovery targets, continuing a long pattern of failure.

Georgiou Group’s work in hand has reached the highest level in several years after it won a major new roads project in Perth.

Perth-based HealthEngine has been ordered to pay $2.9 million in penalties by the Federal Court. It comes after the tech company achieved rapid growth but incurred big financial losses.

Mineral Resources has reported a strong lift in earnings and dividends and outlined plans to double iron ore exports if it gains approval for a new port development.

The state government has allocated $3.8 million for studies into reopening the rail line to the Greenbushes lithium mine and building unloading facilities at Kwinana and Bunbury.

Malaga company Taranis Power has scored a win over its larger rival UON as the two mining services companies continue a long and expensive legal battle.

The owners of the giant Waitsia gas field intend to export half the gas rather than reserve it for the domestic market after securing state government approval for their plans.

A famous family name in resources is returning to Perth with Resolute Mining announcing the appointment of James Champion de Crespigny to a new executive role.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Clive Palmer, Kwinana port, City of Perth, Bindoon, Min Res HQ, and Gage Roads' plans in Fremantle.

National law firm Thomson Geer has poached one of Perth’s top corporate teams, with Michael Bowen and 10 colleagues moving to a new home for the second time in five years.

The resource sector is forecast to take on 18,000 workers over the next 12 months as it seeks to make up for maintenance and other work postponed this year.