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The local share market has slipped from near-record levels as copper prices plunged following a surprise US tariff decision, pressuring miners of the red metal.

Researchers from WA's Perron Institute have found further evidence of a link between low bone mineral density and dementia

Listed contractor Matrix Composites & Engineering has added another $10 million to its pipeline of subsea work to be manufactured at its Henderson facility.

Corinthian Energy Resources is out to raise $18 million and kickstart a zero-burn waste-to-energy project in the Philippines.

Ramelius Resources has completed its $2.4 billion acquisition of Spartan Resources, putting a full-stop on the turnaround at the Dalgaranga mine owner and a step-change for its buyer.

Northern Star Resources has cleared a planning hurdle over its $65 million accommodation for workers at its Kalgoorlie mines.

ANALYSIS: Good news for a WA critical metals project amid processing progress and rising resource prices.

OPINION: The state government has toned down the tough talk and instead committed additional funding to monitor domestic violence offenders.

Michael Oosterhof-chaired Eastcourt has received the green light to build about $24 million worth of industry development in Hazelmere.

The Malaysian developer says it’s keen to work with an external local builder on its $450 million Subiaco project.

The federal government has pledged to reduce all student debts by 20 per cent, which would wipe more than $16 billion owed by millions of Australians.

Shares in Beach Energy have fallen sharply after the company flagged a large impairment related to lower commodity prices and a downgrade of gas reserves at a Perth Basin project.

Entrepreneurial car dealer Tyson Sutton has bought out the Van Helvoort family from the WA car retailing and property giant.

Capricorn Metals has continued its project buying spree, striking its seventh deal this year in a move to acquire land north of its Mt Gibson project for $1.5 million.

The United States will impose 50 per cent tariffs on some copper imports but not copper ores or cathodes, the White House says.

Most U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September.

Amid rail facility upgrades up-country, the nation’s largest grain handler is turning attention to its seaside infrastructure.

Half a million dollars has been donated through the sale of blue work boots to support tradie mental and physical health.

The provision of tourism-related infrastructure will need to lift to meet WA’s growing potential.

Big business acts to shake award rules

Rio Tinto has reported a significant fall in half-year profit after being adversely affected by the decline in iron ore prices, leading to a big cut in its dividend.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector.

The local share market has spiked to near-record levels after cooler-than-expected inflation paved the way for the Reserve Bank to cut rates next month.

The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources’ appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.

Critical minerals miner IGO has all but lost confidence in the future of its underperforming Kwinana lithium refinery, having written down the asset’s value to zero.

Strike Energy says WA’s gas market is set to tighten, despite facing soft pricing conditions over the June quarter.

The Commissioner of State Revenue has moved to wind up the company which owns the Library nightclub site, once controlled by Modco Residential founders.

A Pilbara council will take on a $56 million bank loan to help a developer build a 116-unit apartment complex which drew strong opposition from the public.

WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.

WA charities have received a record donation through grain voluntarily forfeited by growers in the 2024/2025 harvest.

ANALYSIS: This first in a two-part series details how ‘follow the money’ seems to be the best way to understand the latest trend in the sector.

Western Australia’s attractiveness as a mining investment destination collapsed last year amid a turbulent time for environment and workplace policy upheaval.