South32 has engaged the state's largest Indigenous-owned contractor Warrikal for maintenance services at its Worsley Alumina refinery under a seven-year contract.
Mining services contractor Warrikal has announced a three-year maintenance contract with BHP Iron Ore, shortly after signing a similar agreement with Hancock Iron Ore.
WA's largest Indigenous-owned contractor Warrikal has secured a significant maintenance package with Hancock Iron Ore, bolstering its relationship with the iron ore heavyweight.
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.
WA's largest indigenous business has outlined plans for further growth and diversification beyond the Pilbara as chief executive Amanda Healy transitions to chair of Warrikal's board.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.
Pharmacist and entrepreneur Emma Hanh Ma and Koori woman and mining boss Amanda Healy have been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame under the business category.
Some of WA's social enterprise leaders consider the societal upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity to change the way business is done.
Fortescue Metals Group has awarded its single largest contract to an Aboriginal business, after confirming a five-year maintenance contract with Warrikal.
Fortescue Metals Group's recent awarding of $179 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses highlights two different approaches to indigenous development.