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UPDATED: The Japan-based head of Ichthys gas project operator Inpex has backed in Australia’s place as a regional gas supplier, but warned delays could come as a result of environmental policy challenges.

The first ore from Mineral Resources’ $3 billion Onslow Iron project is being loaded onto a bulk carrier ready for export on budget and ahead of schedule.

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby has challenged a room of gas industry delegates to avoid going the way of “the dinosaurs and Kodak” while warning against climate “lip service”.

Australian fintech junior Findi have posted a record 22 per cent lift in revenue driven by the strong performance of its core ATM business in India.

Lithium aspirant Kali Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive Paul Adams as its managing director, effective from July 1.

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says Australian carbon capture progress to date is disappointing but has backed the technology’s role in the nation’s net-zero by 2050 ambition.

Telecommunications giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workforce in a bid to save hundreds of millions of dollars.

Sam Vinciullo’s focus on doing things his way has earned him plenty of adoration among wine drinkers and plenty of critics in the industry.

Live sheep trade: farmers prepare to fight Labor ban

State finance minister Sue Ellery says a new three-staged reform of procurement practices across Department of Finance-led construction projects will “ensure a fair go for everyone” within Western Australia's building and construction industry.

Chevron will contribute gas from its Gorgon project on Barrow Island to the WA domestic market beyond its on-paper obligations, but it holds fears over federal project uncertainty.

Patriot Battery Metals has ducked into a trading halt pending a capital raise understood to be in the order of $44 million.

Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Tangney, Mark Wales, has announced he will step back from the contest after a family health emergency.

Shares in Galan Lithium fell by 19 per cent to 23.5 cents per share on Monday, following news the company intends to raise $14 million.

Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney has detailed a $56.5 million investment to increase the number of midwifery services covered by Medicare.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the planning pathways available to developers.

The ASX200 has started the week in positive territory, with the mining sector posting strong gains after copper and gold both hit all-time highs.

Strandline Resources has announced plans to sell its Tanzanian assets to China-based Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Company in a $43 million consideration package.

The mining magnate has acquired a significant chunk of coastal land in a $107 million deal, as a plan to rezone the area sits with government.

Recent rallies in Perth and across the country against gender-based violence serve as a demonstration of the level of community concern about the issue.

Perth had the highest annual growth in the median price of residential land among Australian capital cities in 2023, according to a property industry report.

Lacklustre common-use infrastructure is proving a hurdle for the Kimberley to latch onto booming demand for rare earth elements.

Core Lithium’s search for a chief executive has ended, with the miner appointing Paul Brown, effective from June 4.

Venture Minerals has announced its second key leadership appointment in the space of three weeks, with Philippa Leggat promoted to managing director.

A former public health employee found by the Corruption and Crime Commission to have siphoned more than $280,000 is facing 52 charges related to corruption.

Shares in Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia dipped early following news it had revised its annual guidance for the 2024 financial year, citing delays in the tender process for several projects.

Perenti chief financial officer Peter Bryant has announced his resignation to take the CFO role at Perth Airport.

Developers are faced with greater choice when it comes to getting their projects over the line.

The peak union body has called on the Fair Work Commission to enshrine the right to disconnect outside of work hours to be included in modern awards.

Voters fear budget will raise rates

A new Deloitte report has highlighted Australia’s “she’ll be right” attitude towards generative AI risks the nation falling behind our neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region.

A Joondalup-based medical cannabis producer is moving to capitalise on Germany’s recent decriminalisation of the drug, outlining plans to merge with one of Europe’s largest cannabis manufacturers.