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WA agribusiness firms are confident of reclaiming their positions in the Chinese market, though concede competition is stronger than ever.

Gold-focused Aurum Resources has announced plans to raise $10 million, as it aims to enhance its Mako Gold acquisition.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss several major mining deals, Frontier Energy and Mark McGowan, Perth house prices, the startup sector and the winners of the WA Business Awards.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program.

A 29-year-old man has died following an incident at Saturn Metals' Apollo Hill Gold Project on Thursday afternoon.

Indonesian and Japanese investors have taken a liking to WA copper projects as Rio Tinto and BHP talk up the metal's future.

Shares in Iluka Resources have fallen sharply after the company flagged potentially higher costs, an increased equity contribution and lower royalty payments with the federal backing.

Perth's Carabiner Architects is moving into a new era with Steve McDonald at the helm.

US stocks ended lower overnight, with UnitedHealth down sharply and technology shares easing as investors awaited Friday's jobs report.

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Business News journalists have won two awards this week in recognition of their coverage of architecture and sports in Western Australia.

Three Western Australian exploration companies – Leo Lithium, Artemis Resources and Minerals 260 – have announced a series of new board appointments.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss e-waste recycling in the state.

The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.

Australia's trade surplus has reached its highest level in six months, but economists are holding their breath ahead of Trump's second term.

West Perth contractor CPC Engineering has secured two new contracts in the red-hot gold sector, bringing in $24 million worth of new work with AngloGold Ashanti and Capricorn Metals.

Major global companies are walking away from opportunities to build offshore wind farms near Bunbury as the federal government extends the period for applications for a second time.

The state government will invest a further $15 million in venture capital firms to stimulate cashflow into WA-based startup businesses.

The takeover marks the end of an era for the town planning company, established in Perth more than three decades ago.

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart Group has announced the resignation of managing director Ian Bailey after 19 years, with chief financial officer Aleksandra Spaseska to step up to the role.

Subiaco-based junior Titan Minerals plans to raise $20 million in a bid to continue its project growth in Ecuador.

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The expansion of a gas station powering BHP's Pilbara iron ore mines has been green lit by the state's environmental watchdog.

Goldminer Catalyst Metals has cleared $36 million worth of inherited debt, riding the wave of gold price momentum which has led to a flurry of activity in the sector this week.Catalyst took in t

The building that contains Kith Eatery and Little Abbey Café has sold to a local investor.

Nicheliving directors Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf have proposed to take back the embattled builder, with creditors recommended to approve the pair's $2.7 million plan.

West Perth-based lithium explorer Lepidico has called in administrators from KordaMentha, who intend to start a sale or recapitalisation of the business soon.

Larvotto Resources has announced plans to raise $30 million in order to advance its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in New South Wales.

A ban on electronic waste going to landfill has spurred investment in multiple projects to boost collection and processing.

Woodside has revised its engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel to develop the first three trains at its Louisiana LNG project in the United States.

Mid West iron ore miner Fenix Resources' flagship mine has more than doubled in size in a move which should breathe years of extra life into the high-grade deposit.