Jack McGinn

ANALYSIS: Threats from an alliance dubbed the ‘axis of upheaval’ have prompted concern and urgency among Australia and its longstanding allies.

The long-awaited report into the state's domestic gas policy will be tabled this week, a deadline confirmed hours after opposition voices warned of the consequences of further pushback.

Woodside Energy’s plan to tap new natural gas supply off the WA coast to cover unused capacity at the Goodwyn A production platform has been opened for public comment.

Labor MP and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman has accused Peter Dutton of having “no guts”, after the opposition leader failed to visit Collie on a recent trip west.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the 1994 division of the City of Perth into separate local government areas.

A report by conservative think tank the Institute of Public Affairs has found Western Australia to be the easiest jurisdiction in the country in which to do business.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss corporate governance at Fortescue and Qantas; Woodside's ammonia buy; all the news out of Diggers & Dealers; Iplex's class action; and a big week for global markets.

LNG producer Chevron Australia has revealed it paid $3.5 billion in Australian taxes last year, making a point of its contribution as one of the nation’s largest taxpayers.

Perenti subsidiary Barminco will extend its relationship with Barrick Gold Corporation at the historic Hemlo gold mine in Canada, under a contract worth more than $200 million.

Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill has backed in the company’s approach to new energy at a lunch event today, days after the company’s $US2.35 billion Texas ammonia buy.

A combination of headwinds and tensions in the Middle East have led Qantas to temporarily scrap its direct Perth-to-London flight in favour of a service stopping in Singapore.

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has issued a public plea for federal opposition leader Peter Dutton to clarify his stance on critical minerals production tax credits.

Japanese LNG producer Inpex and Italy’s ENI will sell a 76 per cent stake in four undeveloped oil fields off Timor Leste to ASX-listed junior Finder Energy, for an up-front $US2 million fee.

Gina Rinehart’s agricultural business, S Kidman & Co, has given the Liberal Party of WA a boost of almost $100,000 in the lead up to the 2025 state election.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the battle for ounces among mid-tier gold producers.

Greatland Gold remains keen on the ASX listing it postponed last year, pending progress on the potential buyback of a majority stake in the Havieron gold project from JV partner Newmont.

WA Mines Minister David Michael has ruled out royalty relief for lithium producers in the immediate term, but insists he is listening to the concerns and needs of industry.

Remarks by Wayne Bramwell to Business News this time last year have proved somewhat prophetic, considering recent events in the Western Australian gold sector.

Ramelius Resources boss Mark Zeptner says he has moved on from the Westgold-Karora takeover saga but remains unhappy with the way the Takeovers Panel handled the situation.

Strike Energy shares slipped to their lowest point since 2021 this morning, after its L7 joint venture partners revealed they would abandon a Perth Basin exploration well.

Pilbara gold developer De Grey has refused to comment around speculation that it could be the target of rival interest, saying it is focused on developing its Hemi project.

The state government will take tighter control of the Perth Mint, bringing its operator Gold Corporation further in-house in a move celebrated by the state's largest producer.

Genesis Minerals managing director Raleigh Finlayson says his company is applying a long-term approach to supporting the Leonora community – including through tourism.

A forecast uranium production boost which led to an ASX stock sell-off last week will have a marginal impact on the market, according to Boss Energy chief executive Duncan Craib.

Regis Resources chief executive Jim Beyer has revealed the company is open to a JV partner at its McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales, while lauding the project’s approvals status.

Peter Dutton has accused the government of throwing sand in the gears of resources projects, as reports emerge of environmental challenges facing Woodside Energy’s Browse development.

Former Western Australian governor and federal defence minister Kim Beazley has called for Australia to “play the same game” as China in securing supply of the nation’s rare earths output.

The combined value of Western Australia’s listed companies fell to $349.7 billion last financial year, propped up by the resurgent performance of the state’s gold sector.

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has used a flying visit to a charity event in the Swan Valley to hit out at the nation’s regulatory environment, warning investment dollars are at risk.

Bill Beament-led Develop Global has secured a $100 million cash boost from Trafigura, as it pursues a final investment decision on the Woodlawn copper-zinc mine in New South Wales.

Newly merged Westgold Resources and Karora Resources have lauded the timing of their deal to create a consolidated gold miner, after tying a ribbon on their transaction today.

The state government will spend $20 million on a road to connect the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area to the North West Coastal Highway, in a bid to activate a new renewables hub.