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BHP will not be making a firm offer for Anglo American, saying its target had refused to provide key information that it required.

Inflation stall pushes back RBA rate cut

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation.

The local share market has suffered its biggest drop in more than a month after official statistics showed inflation has picked up, raising doubts about whether domestic rate cuts will occur at all this year.

Sierra Rutile has announced that production at its recently restarted Area 1 operations in Sierra Leone has been partially impacted due to unlawful – yet so far peaceful – strike action from yesterday.

The Business Council of Australia has outlined fresh concerns over the remit of a federal Environmental Protection Agency, after a Bill was introduced to parliament today.

UPDATED: Anglo American has rejected BHP's request for extra time to finalise a takeover bid, saying BHP's latest proposal did not address high complexity and risk.

Offers overseas appear more enticing when there's a lack of willingness to take calculated risks at home.

A new app is delivering for migrants wanting to send money to non-Western countries.

Albany's shellfish hatchery will be expanded by local business Colab Construction, following the award of a $3.6 million government tender to support the state's seafood industry.

A class action investigation has been launched into Rio Tinto, exploring whether the company should be liable for sexual harrasment and discrimination alleged to have taken place at its minesites.

West Perth-based Neometals has appointed Jennifer Purdie as its chief operating officer.

Gold miner Ramelius Resources has requested Takeovers Panel intervention in Westgold Resources's move for Karora Resources, revealing an earlier agreement between itself and the acquirer.

Two family-run Perth motels, owned by John Christie for more than 30 years, have been sold to international investors for a total of $57 million.

Rivervale-based recruitment firm Collar Group has entered voluntary administration, after cutting 20 per cent of its overall workforce this week.

Shares in Nedlands-based Australian Gold and Copper were down by 7 per cent early on Wednesday, following news the company plans to raise $11 million.

Regional tourism powerhouse G'Day Group has expanded into the Margaret River region with the purchase of the area's largest holiday park.

The Aboriginal group enmeshed in a royalties dispute with Andrew Forrest is building multiple commercial enterprises in the Pilbara.

Australia's central bank is yet to bring inflation to heel and fresh monthly consumer price data should hopefully hint at a little more progress.

A new program to address shortcomings in Aboriginal business joint venture deals has been launched by the Waalitj Hub

The state is expected to record a 27 per cent uptick in home starts next financial year, but this won't align with the population's needs.

Consumer firms flag profit drop

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the career trajectory of Cranecorp CEO Joy Krige.

The Australian share market has finished lower as traders digested weaker-than-expected domestic retail trade figures showing that consumers continue to be cautious with their spending.

Shares in Subiaco-based Boss Energy regressed by 11 per cent on Tuesday to $4.67 per share.

Burswood-based human services provider PeopleKind Group is set to expand its service offering on June 30 when it adds not-for-profit Cahoots to its portfolio.

The sale of a holiday home to the Franco family and Empire Retreat to local investors have highlighted the attraction of the area.

Nickel X's transition away from nickel exploration to uranium and gold has taken another step, following the appointment of Peter Woods as the company's managing director.

Premier Roger Cook will not rule out setting up a new role within his team, as details come to light over a domestic violence incident in which three people died over the weekend.

Maybe oil and gas companies have better things to do than plant trees to justify their existence.

The chair of Alcoa takeover target and Australian joint venture partner Alumina Limited has called for better balance between approvals and environmental protection, following a difficult year in Western Australia.

Junior miner CZR Resources has approved another statutory deadline extension in regard to the sale of its Robe Mesa iron ore project to Miracle Iron Resources.