Mark Beyer

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.

The Perth Mint has suffered a substantial fall in market share while also being rapped over the knuckles by the industry supervisor.

Chevron may need to temporarily halt production at its Gorgon gas plant after being ordered by government regulators to undertake further inspections and repairs.

The traditional owners at the centre of the Juukan Gorge controversy said Rio Tinto's response to a parliamentary inquiry had only deepened their anguish.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss markets' strength, COVID support, land and housing sales, manufacturing stimulus, decommissioning dilemma, Mathias Cormann, and the widening race for Lord Mayor.

A government review has recommended new levies to ensure the proper decommissioning of offshore oil and gas facilities, after the owner of the Northern Endeavour went into liquidation.

Australia's financial planning sector is grappling with major regulatory changes.

Perth-based fund managers beat the market last financial year but are divided on future investment strategies.

Perth start-up Altum International has secured agreements for a $3 million capital raising to support the expansion of its cannabinoid business.

Rio Tinto conceded today it failed on multiple occasions to review the planned destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves in light of material new information on their significance.

Perth-based NWQ Capital Management is offering local investors access to more options after partnering with US hedge fund group Titan Advisors.

Bickley Valley is a destination many Perth people would struggle to find on a map but judging by the numbers at its wineries and restaurants last weekend, word is spreading.

As the big offshore gas projects planned for WA's north face more delays and uncertainty, the prospects for developing onshore gas fields in the Perth Basin get better.

Fortescue Metals Group has become Western Australia's most valuable company after strong production data released today supported its remarkable two-year share price rally.

Official data showing wages in WA taking a much bigger hit than any other state since COVID-19 may be nothing more than a statistical anomaly.

Perth software company Blockhead Technologies has partnered with Sydney-based ABC Refinery to launch a system for tracking precious metals and detecting tampering.

Brisbane-based software and consulting firm Polymathian is bringing its brand of industrial mathematics to the WA market after recruiting Boston Consulting Group's Michael Dallimore.

The University of Western Australia's new vice-chancellor plans to shift the institution's focus.