Mark Beyer

WA’s largest indigenous business has outlined plans for further growth and diversification beyond the Pilbara as chief executive Amanda Healy transitions to chair of Warrikal’s board.

The state government has appointed interstate recruits to run four of its key departments in what amounts to a dramatic shake-up of public sector leadership in Western Australia.

Austal has disputed a claim by South Korea’s Hanwha Group that it has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for a bid for the Perth-based shipbuilder.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a heated debate on the future of the Pilbara as a mining hub.

A report quantifying the potential scale of a green steel industry in Australia shows a pathway for the iron ore industry to develop.

Virgin Australia Holdings has locked in plans to raise $685 million from investors so that some of its existing backers can reduce their stake in Australia’s second largest airline.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Escalante's VGW; Roger Cook's business summit; South Perth apartments; ferries; the Burswood racetrack; e-scooters; and a Northbridge music venue.

Perth ‘rich lister’ Laurence Escalante plans to borrow $1.4 billion to buy out minority shareholders in VGW in a deal that values his online gaming business at $3.2 billion.

An Aboriginal consultancy that was promised $4.5 million in government funding to facilitate cultural heritage surveys has been forced to halt operations after the money did not arrive.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside's North West Shelf; the $118m Gnarabup resort; Aboriginal cultural heritage laws; Alcoa's expansion; Healthscope; and a mag preview.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has announced major changes to her shadow ministry, with Ted O’Brien as shadow treasurer and WA Liberals Michaelia Cash and Andrew Hastie getting new roles.

South African miner Harmony Gold has boosted its Australian presence and its focus on copper by agreeing to acquire MAC Copper, led by chief executive Mick McMullen.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss workplace safety laws.

Three years after new workplace health and safety laws took effect, employers are learning about the higher penalties and wider risks they face.

Greatland Gold has announced a small capital raising and a big selldown by major shareholder Newmont ahead of the $3.5 billion miner’s listing on the ASX.

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation says a new study refutes claims that industry on the Burrup Peninsula is damaging rock art but that has not stopped a traditional owner launching legal action.

Catalyst Metals is planning to ramp up investment in its Plutonic gold project in the Pilbara where it is aiming to more than double production to 200,000 ounces per year.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates; the Carillon City build; leadership changes at Fortescue, Rio and MinRes; projects in the Pilbara; and updates on WA's richest.

Fortescue has announced that mining boss Dino Otranto will take on a broader leadership role after the departure of green energy CEO Mark Hutchinson and COO Shelley Robertson.

Wesfarmers has disclosed an expected loss of $60 million this year from its half share of the Covalent Lithium joint venture and a bigger loss next financial year.

French multinational Veolia has expanded its presence in WA with the acquisition of privately owned engineering and asset maintenance firm Orontide and its 250 staff.

London-based Central Asia Metals has struck an $185 million agreement to buy ASX company New World Resources, led by Perth-based chairman Richard Hill.

This year's First Amongst Equals winner has built a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned business in a new sector.

Perth dealmaker Geoff Lewis has once again tapped his football connections to help with business, signing up former Eagles coach Adam Simpson as a director of ASX-hopeful Stepchange Holdings.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss RAC's $1.35bn insurance sale; the Women's and Babies hospital; CEO moves; apartments; the Burswood precinct; industrial estates; and a mag preview.

The Motor Trades Association has called on the competition regulator to block the takeover of RAC Insurance and its counterparts in QLD and SA by two industry giants.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported surprisingly strong jobs growth in the month of April while the country’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was steady at 4.1 per cent.

The RAC has become the latest state-based motoring group to sell its insurance business, with Sydney-based IAG paying $1.35 billion for the WA business.

Elisha Newell and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewable energy projects throughout Western Australia.

The future shape of WA’s energy market has become a little clearer this year, but there are many pieces needed to finish the puzzle.

Perth company WA Premix has been fined $580,000 after a worker was seriously injured at its Neerabup concrete batching plant.