Federal Labor has sidelined the Coalition and struck a deal with the Australian Greens to pass its re-written Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act.
Lynas Rare Earths has blasted “unpredictable” and escalating power disruptions in Kalgoorlie, saying they have stifled its quarterly production amid heightened demand for its product.
One of WA's oldest specialist police units, the Gold Squad, uses intelligence to crack open gold theft and illegal processing cases, which has spread beyond the Goldfields.
Erica Smyth has been remembered for her many achievements as a trailblazing geologist, mentor and company director, having served on 60 boards and committees during her busy life.
The state opposition has lambasted Roger Cook's call for big industry to “lean in” to renewable transition, accusing the government of shirking blame for the speed of its renewable rollout.
Premier Roger Cook has called on big business to pressure the WA Liberal Party to support his government's development agenda, while pushing it to lean in harder on decarbonisation.
The state's mining lobby has warned that Western Australia's diminished reputation as a mining jurisdiction of choice is at risk, unless government takes action to reduce power prices.
Alcoa and Arafura Rare Earths have emerged among the major beneficiaries of a meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese, winning investments in the hundreds of millions.
The mining sector paid more tax than all other sectors combined for a third consecutive year, led by iron ore heavyweights Rio Tinto and BHP with their multi-billion-dollar tax bills for 2023-24.
After a brief hiatus where Rebecca Tomkinson took over, John Van Der Wielen is back in his role as chair of the state government's Future Health Research and Innovation Fund Advisory Council.
The federal government has set a target to slash emissions by between 62 per cent and 70 per cent by 2035, in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describes as ambitious but achievable.
Woodside Energy has secured approval for its proposal to extend the life of the Karratha gas plant through to 2070 with conditions, following months of negotiation with federal regulators.
Roger Cook has cited China's rate of progress as an example for Western Australia to follow, while announcing sweeping reform designed to clear a path for key industrial development.
Economist Aaron Morey has emerged as the new chief executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA, ending the search and succeeding Rebecca Tomkinson.
St Vincent de Paul Society Western Australia (Vinnies WA) has announced the appointment of Ann Curran as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
BHP's local iron ore boss Tim Day has been named the new president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, while the lobby group still searches for a new chief executive.
The state government will tap the collective knowledge of unions and industry groups as it formulates a plan for the future of the state's strategic industrial area near Rockingham.
It was Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist Aaron Morey who summed up industry feelings on the budget best, when he said ‘thank god for rocks and royalties'.
The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) has announced the appointment of Neville Poelina as the new WA state representative on the WAITOC board.
Prominent resources sector lobbyist Rebecca Tomkinson has been appointed WA's next agent general, a high-profile trade role which will see her relocate to London.
Government House official secretary Howard Gretton will lead the Western Australian team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, having been appointed state manager at the national broadcaster.
Critical minerals miners have overwhelmingly welcomed Anthony Albanese's scarcely-detailed pledge to build a stockpile that could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
The federal government is backing the emerging green metals industry with $3 billion worth of commitments, while lobbyists point to missed opportunities for explorers.
The country's only silicon manufacturer has notched $39m to cut emissions amid the state's green ambitions being underscored by a wave of federal government support today.
WA's peak mining lobby group has welcomed a $750 million commitment for green metals projects, announced by Anthony Albanese during a visit to Perth today.
Business groups have welcomed the return of the WA Labor government to power but urged the government to get on with red tape reduction and energy transition progress.
The state's peak resources lobby group has welcomed the federal governments new green iron funding package but urged more focus on WA as the “sensible” choice for green iron industries.
Woodside Energy has warned of flow on effects from the battle for approvals extending the life of its North West Shelf plant, after regulators pushed out the deadline for a decision.
The WA Liberal Party has committed to a temporary payroll tax reprieve for smaller business operators if voted to government at the March state election.
The state's peak resources lobby group has submitted almost 100 recommendations for the federal government, including cutting tax rates and reassessing environmental policy reforms.
Political caution underpins WA's recent budget surplus run, and the headline figures do not always reflect the risks facing those driving the state's economy.
Major Western Australian alumina producer Alcoa has welcomed a $2 billion federal production credit package for aluminium smelters, highlighting flow-on effects for local operations.
The state's peak mining lobby body has told a nuclear energy inquiry that the industry is neutral in its stance on energy sources, but stressed the importance of power access for business.
The state government has committed up to $150 million to help the lithium industry but it comes months after several miners already scaled back their operations amid an unstable market.
