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Herbert Smith Freehills partner Tony Joyner has been appointed chair of the Committee for Perth board, replacing Kate Lamont.

Liontown Resources has detailed plans for what it claims will be one of the biggest lithium mines in the world, revealing a 23-year operation at Kathleen Valley in the Goldfields.

Episode 2 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, focusing on issues around developments in the metropolitan area.

Discussions between BHP and Andrew Forrest-backed Wyloo Metals are set to continue until the end of November as the parties look to reach an agreement on sought after Noront Resources.

The ambition of Australia's Greenland Minerals to develop one of the world's biggest rare earth minerals deposits is facing a hurdle.

Watchdog asleep on most FIFO sex cases

Western Australia has recorded the second largest spike in construction costs nationally amid a surge in new builds and material supply shortages, according to CoreLogic.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray walks through the state government's newly proposed reforms to the Local Government Act.

Fringe World Festival has received $3.6 million for the next three years from Lotterywest to support the event and run a free community day as part of its programming.

Lefroy Exploration and Carawine Resources are set to raise nearly $11 million cumulatively after receiving backing from sophisticated and institutional investors.

Investors have continued to shy away from the ASX this week as some wonder whether rising inflation could finally be followed by wage increases.

A site supervisor has been hit with a $10,000 fine over an incident in which a young worker sustained serious injuries after being pinned by a steel plate and several limestone blocks in 2018.

Dundas Minerals has listed on the ASX, having earlier raised $6 million to fund its search for nickel, gold and copper in Western Australia.

Ragnar Metals and Jadar Resources are conducting due diligence on tenements across the Pilbara region ahead of potential moves into the WA lithium fore.

Mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has conceded its approach to tackling sexual misconduct had been reactive before the inquiry into sexual harassment in the industry.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison reiterated the federal government’s “technology not taxes” mantra to accompany a new round of proposed funding to develop low emissions technologies.

WestStar subsidiary Alltype Engineering has scored its first rotary kiln installation gig for Lynas Rare Earths while ushering in $3.5 million from investors to make a start on jobs in the pipeline.

Export revenue has become increasingly concentrated on iron ore but WA has still benefitted, while moves to net zero now dominate thinking. Click for the list of WA's biggest exporters.

Ramelius Resources has gained Gold Road Resources’ stake in Apollo Consolidated, as it moves to complete a $180 million takeover of the explorer.

Research into green energy and local manufacturing is set for a boost with the opening of ECU's new engineering laboratories.

Coles has opted not to follow Woolworths in requiring all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, instead relying on health orders in some states.

Highly anticipated revisions to WA's Local Government Act have dropped, with the creation of a chief inspector's office and monitoring panels among the most prominent proposals.

The hard lesson for players in cryptocurrency markets is that it’s always best to do your own research.

Improving pay for Australia’s early childhood education and childcare workers will be among the sectors’ highest priorities over the next three years, according to an independent, 10-year strategy for building a sustainable workforce for the industry.

‘Best ever’ platinum discovery

Fortescue will unveil a potential aviation fuel supply deal within days, as chair Andrew Forrest defended his ambitious green hydrogen plans at the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

Perth-based property fund manager Quadrant Investments has added a Bassendean industrial complex to its portfolio, leased to WA building giant ABN Group.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell details what's next for Ascot Capital following its recent spate of divestments.

Realside Financial Group has launched another property fund via its investment management platform Ovest Industrial, capitalising on demand for industrial assets.

The long-awaited redevelopment of Westfield Booragoon appears to be back on the agenda, after an application for a $500 million expansion of the centre was made public this afternoon.

A booming NAB profit could not inspire investors to raise an Australian market which failed to follow the lead of its record high US peers.

Newcrest Mining is set to acquire Canadian goldminer Pretium Resources in a cash-and-scrip deal valued at about $3.7 billion.