Tom Zaunmayr

The first biodiesel-fueled bulk carrier to make the voyage between China and the Pilbara has arrived at anchor outside the Port of Port Hedland.

The United States’ largest oil company claims Andrew Forrest damaged its reputation through his charity’s campaign against plastic polymers and Fortescue’s efforts to reduce fossil fuel use.

Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods has shut down the Tammin abattoir and has gone to ground about the future of the company’s operations in Australia.

The Shire of Esperance wants the state government to incentivise developers, get out of private rentals and fund a workforce village to alleviate the town’s housing shortage.

Respected business and political consultant Clint Ford has died aged 48.

Local governments in WA are rejecting a campaign to suspend COVID vaccinations, but a handful of interstate districts have backed the move.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has submitted plans for its next big Pilbara iron ore project to ring in the new year.

The Pilbara’s iron ore miners have been left waiting longer than expected for their emissions-busting battery electric locomotives to arrive.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Bankwest's transition to the Commonwealth Bank banner.

The Swedish firm and local manufacturer C4C Packaging will build a food and beverage packaging facility south of Perth.

The miner has warned curtailment of aluminium production in Mozambique is possible as civil unrest hampers operations.

A Good Grocer IGA, Hungry Jacks and new child care centre could move into South Hedland by late 2026 if the plans are approved.

Seafood giant Tassal has won traditional owner support for its barramundi farm expansion plan off the Kimberley coast.

Falling commodity prices and growing budget deficits should provide the impetus for Australia to build a green iron industry, according to the boss of Fortescue Metals.

The woman in charge of steering the state government’s Collie transition has been appointed to lead the South West Development Commission.

Hancock Prospecting has completed its $1.13-billion acquisition of two Mineral Resources oil and gas exploration permits.

MLG Oz has won two contracts worth more than $80m for work at Evolution Mining and Norton Gold Fields sites.

OPINION: There is a curious absence of local voices presenting at this week’s federal inquiry into nuclear power generation public hearings.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage concerns.

A tough year for Australia’s largest co-operative has seen profit plunge on the back of a smaller harvest, slim grain margins and a large investment outlay.

WA's largest regional architect firm has won a $8.3m lead contract to design a new heritage precinct around the Port of Albany’s pilot cottages.

Escalating costs and regulatory burdens are frustrating stakeholders in the wake of last year’s Aboriginal heritage laws bungle.

Western Australia’s 2024 crop is expected to come in at more than 20 million tonnes, well above predictions made mid-year due to a lack of rain.

Energy infrastructure builder APA Group has laid claim to a land area larger than Perth to progress the rollout of its Pilbara renewable energy ambitions.

OPINION: The consequences of the state government’s failure to fix Aboriginal heritage laws are becoming clear.

Rio Tinto will trial blending renewable diesel with traditional fuel at its Pilbara iron ore operations as an interim measure to reduce its carbon footprint.

A Pinjarra cattle farmer has won a $59 million contract to supply livestock to feed Western Australia’s prisoners.

WA Nationals stalwart Mia Davies has her heart set on becoming Australia’s deputy prime minister as she presses the case for a shift from state to federal politics.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss investments in alternative assets.

Smallgoods producer D’Orsogna will upgrade its meat processing facilities at its ageing Palmyra headquarters in a move expected to create 10 new jobs.

A desire to de-risk and diversify portfolios is driving more wealthy WA investors into alternative asset classes.

Consumer confidence has rebounded in the lead-up to Christmas but the renewed optimism is not likely to be matched by increased spending.