Mark Beyer

Rio Tinto says it will spend $20 billion in the Pilbara over the next three years as the Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation questions the board on claims of underpayments and inaction.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector.

Prominent Perth lawyers Jason Ricketts, David Hugo and Tony Joyner have teamed up for the launch of an independent firm providing a mix of legal and consultancy services.

A mining sector forum has tackled issues ranging from negative policy settings to lack of understanding about the sector’s contribution.

WA’s Auditor General has raised concern about the terms on which DevelopmentWA acquires land from other government agencies in a report that otherwise commended improved financial controls.

Cedar Woods has become the second land developer in two days to announce upgraded earnings, with its more affordable sub-divisions in Queensland and WA driving its improved performance.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry.

The half-owner of the Bluewaters coal power station is pursuing the development of a major wind farm in WA’s South West in partnership with local outfit Wind with Purpose.

The US Navy has developed new funding and training solutions as it seeks to lift shipbuilding capability.

Perth-based contractor Linkforce has lodged a claim for $22.7 million over construction work it completed on an expansion of the Roy Hill iron ore project.

The Supreme Court has rejected an eleventh-hour bid by Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy to add a massive counter-claim to its long-running battle with Chinese iron ore producer CITIC.

WA’s oldest and largest dairy company, Brownes, has been put up for sale after its Chinese owner got into financial difficulty over a $200 million loan.

UPDATED: The state government has named three directors general who will head up new departments and revealed two other DGs including Richard Sellers are set to retire while five key roles remain unfilled.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.

Perth-based Track'em, which counts some of WA’s largest resources companies as clients, has struck a partnership with UK-based industrial software giant AVEVA.

Mineral Resources has shocked the market by announcing that independent directors Jacqueline McGill and Susie Corlett – both members of its new ethics committee – have resigned from the board.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the federal election, Infinite Green Energy and more.

Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher has declared he has no plans to leave the job anytime soon, while calling for sensible policy in the energy transition.

ANALYIS: Investors who enjoyed today’s unexpected stockmarket recovery after Donald Trump’s stunning reversal of tariff hikes should thank the US Treasury bond market.

Mineral Resources, Iluka Resources and Pilbara Minerals were among the biggest losers on the ASX today as the market digests a weaker iron ore price and soft Aussie dollar.

Perth-based PYC Therapeutics is battling to complete its $146 million capital raising after a large shortfall from retail investors and a “liquidity” issue by one of its underwriters.

The government is pressing ahead with its controversial Burswood Park development but has tweaked its messaging after plans for a Supercar circuit sparked a community backlash.

Infinite Green Energy, one of the first WA companies targeting hydrogen production, has been placed into administration ahead of a Supreme Court hearing over a disputed debt.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs; the federal election; Inspired Homes; Newmont; House prices; MinRes, Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

TransAlta has gained backing for its proposed 150-megawatt Mt Keith gas power plant, but it is unclear when the project will proceed, given the shutdown of BHP’s nickel operations.

Perth company Austal is part of a major effort to revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term supply agreement with WA’s largest wind farm, months after extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.

Consulting firm FTI is set for a boost this week when a group of partners that left Scyne Advisory last year commence at their new employer.

Woodside Energy has taken another small step toward simplifying its portfolio by selling its mature Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad and Tobago for $206 million.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions; Goldfields push for Gold Road; Basil Zempilas' new role; Mark Beyer's trip to Alabama; and this edition's special features.