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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.

International arrivals to Western Australia will double to 530 per week from next Saturday, as the state reaches a 70 per cent double dose COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Limitless WA: Human capital has been key for Perth-based 3D data business Pointerra taking its products into overseas markets.

Shares in Chalice Mining were up 28.5 per cent today after the company reported its Gonneville deposit would be one of the largest nickel discoveries in decades, and a substantial platinum group elements find.

Crises cause strikes as much as strikes cause crises, adding to social and economic costs.

Vulcan Energy Resources has won a Federal Court bid to temporarily prevent the republication of a report criticising the ASX-listed company.

Australian Terminal Operations Management will take over operations of the BP Kwinana oil terminal, with 60 redundancies expected.

FRP Capital's $22 million Yanchep Central expansion plan is set to get the green light from the development assessment panel after receiving the backing of the City of Wanneroo.

Scott Morrison won't subsidise electric cars or implement emissions standards in his plan to get 1.7 million cleaner vehicles on roads this decade.

Seven West Media trimmed net debts by 40 per cent, flagged ratings growth and booked a $318 million profit during FY21 but has held out on paying a dividend to shareholders.

National Australia Bank has posted a nearly 80 per cent rise in full-year earnings thanks to gains in the home loans market and a steady performance at its business banking unit.

The man behind operations at Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang shares with Business News what it's like to lead transformation in the Forrest family's business empire.

WA border plan risks harming its economy: PM

UK-based SLR Consulting has substantially expanded its presence in Western Australia by purchasing local business 360 Environmental.