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Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals has received environmental approval from the federal government at its Mardie salt and potash project, located 80km south of Karratha.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss newly-minted Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena.

The Fair Work Commission is tightening up the eligibility of paid agents after finding multiple instances of unethical and misleading behaviour.

Shares in Commonwealth Bank and Macquarie have hit all-time highs, while Westpac hit its best level in nearly seven years.

Liberal and Nationals candidates for the newly formed Bullwinkel electorate turned out at a farmers rally in Canberra today, as live sheep export rhetoric ramps up in the new seat.

ASX-listed contractor Duratec and its associated business DDR Australia have secured contracts from Woodside and the Department of Defence, collectively worth more than $76 million.

Global Lithium Resources is tightening its belt amid the lithium price downturn, as one of its shareholders continues his attempt to oust two directors and join the board.

A $21.3 million training centre, for students to learn electric vehicle maintenance, has opened at North Metropolitan TAFE Joondalup campus.

The Shire of Exmouth and a local Pemberton tour guide have been recognised for their contribution to tourism at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards 2024.

OPINION: All parties need to work cooperatively to foster understanding about the storage of waste from nuclear-powered subs.

West Perth-based junior Galan Lithium will rattle the tin for the third time since late-January as it aims further develop its Hombre Muerto West lithium brine project in Argentina.

A $31.5 million proposal to build an apartment building in Nedlands has cleared a planning hurdle after a two-hour panel meeting.

ANALYSIS: The new chair of defence shipbuilder Austal, Richard V Spencer, has a résumé tailor-made for capitalising on Aukus opportunities.

Western Australia’s government-funded hub in Canberra has welcomed 130 users in its first six months of operating.

Shares in robot technology company FBR rose by 8 per cent early on Tuesday, following news its Hadrian X had successfully begun its US demonstration program in Florida.

A 15,000-tonne offshore oil and gas decommissioning vessel has proven a unique site while docked in WA’s third largest city.

Two themes became clear not long after Business News sat down to interview Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena.

An unsealed road passing by Wittenoom’s asbestos-laced gorges is costing dearly and asbestos compensation claims are still being lodged.

US stocks closed higher, with investors eyeing crucial inflation data and the Fed's policy decision with optimism.

Developers warn rising costs ruling out affordable homes

Netball WA Group chief executive officer Simone Hansen is hopeful the release of a strategic facilities plan for the sport will enhance its growth over the next decade.

Ramelius Resources made three unsuccessful attempts to acquire Westgold Resources between October 2023 and April 2024, the Takeovers Panel has revealed.

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent lower, recovering ground after being down by as much as 1.2 per cent in early trading.

Isabel Vieira and Nadia Budihardjo discuss plans for the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.

Goldfields junior miner Gold Valley has put pen to paper on a deal to bring 1.2 million tonnes a year of iron ore into Esperance Port via rail.

The number of women engaged in part time work across Australia has declined in the past few years, a recent research report shows.

Perth-based private equity firm Viburnum Funds has lobbed an off-market takeover bid for ASX-listed GTN, which is recommending shareholders reject the bid.

OPINION: The amount of output produced per hour worked, also known as labour productivity, is a key contributor to economic growth and a driver of living standards.

Junior explorer WIN Metals has announced a 7,000-metre reverse circulation drilling program will begin at its recently acquired Butchers Creek gold project in the Kimberley.

Western Australia’s ports are significantly more valuable to the nation than every other state and territory, new data from Ports Australia reveals.

Complete Tyre Solutions has struck a deal with logistics firm Matic Group to divert 3,500 tyres from landfill to its recycling facility currently under construction.

A $10 million loan note, with unique user benefits, is being pitched to wave-riding locals as part of the long-awaited Perth Surf Park project's $100 million fundraising effort.