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.
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.
This week's appointments include Darren Forster, Addy Wetzler, Bojan Bogunovic, Darren Hedley, Michael Schaper, Denise Sweeney and Jessica Shaw, Martin Aldridge and Ron Yuryevich.
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 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.
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.
Rio Tinto iron ore boss Simon Trott has been re-elected president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, following Wednesday's annual general meeting.
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.
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.
Resources industry groups have welcomed the late-night passage of production tax credits, heaping praise on the legislation which will support critical minerals and hydrogen projects.
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.
Industry groups have sounded the alarm over a possible deal between the Greens and federal Labor, which could lead to the introduction of a national Environmental Protection Agency.
The state government has unveiled its first action plan for carbon capture and storage in Western Australia, including investing $26 million towards two projects.
The state's powerful mining lobby is the latest to throw its support behind an ongoing push for payroll tax reform in WA, ahead of the 2025 state election.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA says investment on the scale of Metronet is needed to get the state's main energy grid running on renewables reliably and affordably.
Mining lobbyist Rebecca Tomkinson and KPMG partner Paul Howes are among seven people appointed to the federal government's Green Metals Advisory Panel.
State parliament has been told there is no 'magic pudding' to protect the interests of all parties in the state's gas network, after a long-awaited report on the sector was tabled today.
Andrew Forrest has led a chorus of industry support for new policies subsidising critical minerals and hydrogen projects, but the measures have failed to garner bipartisan backing.
Resources royalty reliance and a lack of action on payroll tax were among the key observations from business groups digesting today's state budget – the first from Treasurer Rita Saffioti.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled millions of dollars of funding for the resources industry including $566 million for an exploration map, at a Business News event this morning.
Premier Roger Cook has backed the state's environmental approvals process to meet national standards, as his federal counterparts unveiled a new statutory body but delayed full legal reform.
Rio Tinto iron ore chief Simon Trott has been appointed president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, succeeding BHP's Brandon Craig.
Investment by WA's resources sector in the nation has ballooned 32 per cent in the past year, according to fresh data revealed by the state's peak mining lobby group.
Western Australia's domestic gas policy settings require serious government intervention to protect industry, according to the interim report from the state's inquiry into the matter.
Nickel has been placed on Australia's critical minerals list in a bid to aid the flailing industry, which federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says faces substantial structural challenges.
Premier Roger Cook will continue talks with federal government around nickel royalty relief today, after the revelation that BHP was considering placing its Nickel West assets on care and maintenance.
Mining industry executive Rebecca Tomkinson has taken on a new role as chair of the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, replacing John Van Der Wielen.
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA is calling for battery metal support and a close look at the federal government's sweeping policy agenda ahead of the 2024-25 budget.
