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Wesfarmers and SQM's Covalent Lithium has produced its first batch of battery-grade lithium hydroxide from its refinery in Kwinana, as setbacks plague local competitors.

A key lieutenant of Kerry Stokes, a rail executive, and a management consultant have been picked by the state government to fill vacant board roles at Horizon Power.

A Queensland company backed by some of Australia's largest miners has secured a $9m grant to support development of a charging technology for battery-electric mining trucks.

Christ Church Grammar School has received approval for its $40 million arts centre, after having to return to the drawing board amid building cost escalations.

About 25,000 jobs were added to the economy in July, while the jobless rate fell to 4.2 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported.

OPINION: It is time for the state government to force amalgamations on councils that refuse to merge voluntarily.

West Perth-based Centaurus Metals will undertake its first significant capital raising in the space of two years.

Ensuring a stable supply of WA's high-quality Merino wool as the sheep flock declines will require work.

An increasing range of electric vehicles, greater affordability and growing charging options has driven EV sales to a record high.

South32 says it isn't confident a ‘sufficient and affordable' electricity supply can be sourced for its Mozal aluminum operation in Mozambique beyond its current agreement.

The benchmark S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes have hit new closing highs for the second straight day on hopes that the Federal Reserve is getting close to a monetary easing cycle.

Plan to force big tech to reveal AI data

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how developers of multi-residential properties are overcoming challenges, in order to push on with projects.

Horizon Power is operating with reduced numbers around the boardroom table, fueling concerns about the sluggish rollout of new power infrastructure in the state's north-west.

Mineral Resources will front up to $14.5 million to fund the administration of Chris Ellison's brother's collapsed Resource Development Group, after putting brakes on funding last month.

Polystyrene boxes for seafood transportation could be replaced by a biodegradable option from wheat straw, under work done by Murdoch University, CSIRO and a Perth biotech.

A group is set to be established to examine the state's approvals pathways following calls from the state opposition.

Banking and utilities stocks dragged the Australian share market lower as Commonwealth Bank's full-year results fell short of high expectations and AGL's profits slumped.

The latest judgment over a technical report in the legal proceedings between Mark Creasy-backed Zuleika Gold and Catalyst Metals shows the long-running dispute is not yet over.

Unions are urging the government to protect the penalty rates that help bolster the pay packets of millions of Australians.

EV Resources chair Shane Menere says there is more to the junior's exploration program at its Los Lirios antimony mine in México than meets the eye.

OPINION: Appreciating the unique challenges women often face when starting a business can help hasten the process.

The company that oversaw a disastrous property purchase by an Indigenous charitable trust in Western Australia could be on the hook for a multi-million-dollar compensation claim.

The Department of Education has awarded Byte Construct a $15 million contract for work at Caversham Primary, one of the WA schools set to be upgraded under the state budget.

OPINION: Syndicate investing in startups means you can do it with others and share the load.

Sovereign wealth fund-backed CDC Data Centres has announced it will expand into Western Australia with a 200 megawatt datacentre, the largest in the state.

An $8 million pod hotel plan in Fremantle will undergo changes after a development assessment panel approved adding more beds in fewer bedrooms.

Private company SO4 has made its first international commercial shipments, marking a milestone for what is the last standing pure-play potash producer in Western Australia.

Electric aviation company FlyOnE says it has received an eight-figure post-IPO lead investment offer under a binding terms sheet, as it eyes listing in a quiet IPO environment.

Evolution Mining has posted a record $926 million profit and tripled its dividend as gold and copper prices continue to run.

ANALYSIS: Although Wednesday marks 100 days until the start of the 2025-26 West Test between Australia and England at Optus Stadium, action is already heating up off the pitch.

Engineering firm Kent has won a two-year contract on the Northern Endeavour decommissioning project, days after unions pushed for more of the work to be done locally.