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Perenti's underground mining division has secured a $200 million extension of works on Gold Fields' Agnew operations in WA.

The Waitsia expansion, a gas power station in the Pilbara, and a potash project near Laverton have received ministerial approval days before the government enters caretaker mode.

Andrew Miller has sounded a note of caution after WA recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight, arguing the result was not evidence of no community transmission.

WA tech company K2fly has agreed to purchase business assets associated with Wesfarmers' Decipher for Mining software.

Perth Festival has postponed all live performances until after next weekend and Fringe World Festival has cancelled all events until 6pm on Friday, due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Opposition leader Zak Kirkup has backed the state government's decision to enter a five-day lockdown, hitting back at internet trolls in the process.

Australia's share market turned around mid-session and followed Asian markets higher to record its biggest gain in almost two weeks.

A Perth startup led by three tech veterans is planning to manufacture and export a new high-speed COVID testing machine after getting backing from the state government.

Welshpool-based MACA has completed its acquisition of Downer EDI's mining services business, which includes contracted work on major operations in Western Australia.

The EPA will undertake consultation this week to determine whether or not to assess the proposed Binduli North project in the state's Goldfields.

Shares in Valmec soared by more than 15 per cent this morning after the diversified contractor reported solid first-half earnings and a growing order book.

Georgiou Group has been selected to upgrade Australian Marine Complex's vessel transfer path, the first of four contracts at the Henderson facility worth a cumulative $88 million.

Clive Palmer's Mineralogy and Woodside Petroleum were among the biggest political donors last year, having contributed a combined $6.2 million to federal parties.

The state has recorded no further local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as health authorities track down more than 100 close contacts of a hotel security guard that tested positive for the UK strain.

The NSW government has been the latest to place restrictions on travellers from Western Australia after Perth and the South West entered lockdown yesterday.

Perth's housing values increased in January, cementing the city's position as one of the country's fastest growing property markets.

The state's environmental authority has recommended approval of a potash project in Western Australia's Mid West.

The chief executives of ExxonMobil Corp and Chevron Corp reportedly held preliminary talks in early 2020 to explore combining the two largest US oil producers.

Almost $2 billion will be spent equipping hospitals and other health centres to administer coronavirus vaccines.

Western Australians have completed their first night of lockdown, triggered after a hotel quarantine security guard attended more than a dozen venues while infected with COVID-19.

Specialist disability accommodation provider Sana Living has added Brisbane apartments to its existing $75 million pipeline of Western Australian properties.

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Three hydrogen innovation clusters could be created in WA after a $1.75 million seed funding boost by National Energy Resources Australia.

WA's peak business body has backed the state government's snap move for a five day lockdown, but the national retail industry association was less impressed.

Metropolitan Perth, Peel and the South West will enter a five day lockdown after 6pm tonight.

Former West Coast Eagles captain Darren Glass has been appointed general manager at Complete Home Filtration, which was named startup of the year in 2020 at Business News's RISE awards.

Pentanet's share price has more than doubled after listing on the ASX this afternoon with a pro forma market capitalisation of $66 million.

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Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has reported a 22 per cent quarterly climb in iron ore production while boosting its mining services division.

Australia's share market has experienced the ripple effect of the US GameStop controversy, closing lower for a third consecutive day as US hedge funds sold stock to recover huge losses.

Euroz has nearly tripled its interim profit to $25.1 million, helped by strong investment markets and its acquisition of rival stockbroker Hartleys.

Property funds manager Primewest has raised $60 million to fund investments in two of its unlisted funds, including its agricultural trust.