Mark Beyer

Lithium miner Liontown Resources has announced plans to raise up to $286 million at a discounted price of 73 cents, with a government-owned investor tipping in a large share.

The US manufacturer is one of the major suppliers of mining and construction equipment in Western Australia through local distributor WesTrac.

EY has won a $1.7 million contract to advise the state government on the planned buyback of the South West freight rail network owned by Arc Infrastructure.

The Australian government will be able to buy Austal's Henderson shipyard and take over its local defence-focused operations if a foreign bidder gains control of the ASX company.

Two major government agreements announced today with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Austal have confirmed that Henderson will play a key role as Australia’s shipbuilding precinct.

Mark Beyer, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss lithium woes and market reactions; major car retailer deal; Woodside Energy; house prices and inflation updates.

Shares in Beach Energy have fallen sharply after the company flagged a large impairment related to lower commodity prices and a downgrade of gas reserves at a Perth Basin project.

Rio Tinto has reported a significant fall in half-year profit after being adversely affected by the decline in iron ore prices, leading to a big cut in its dividend.

Its report coincided with the WA government laying out more details on its planned energy transition and Western Power issuing grid connection offers to battery storage projects.

Mark Beyer and Koby Cooke discuss French giant Egis and its quest to expand in Australia.

Engineering company Egis is chasing further acquisitions in Australia to extend its rapid growth.

ASX-listed company Calix has attracted further taxpayer support for its projects, this time for a demonstration plant to produce low-carbon iron.

A subsidiary of gold miner Westgold Resources has been fined for the second time in 16 months over workplace safety incidents, with the latest fine being one of the largest ever handed down.

The world’s biggest survey of low frequency satellite radio emissions has found that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are significantly interfering with radio astronomy observations.

The Pilbara port authority has struck agreements with four groups planning to use the logistics hub at its new Lumsden Point wharf while also awarding a further construction contract.

Carnarvon Energy will become the biggest shareholder in Perth gas play Strike Energy but despite this support, Strike’s share price fell sharply today after a project update.

Perth company Magellan Power is looking for external investors to help fund an expansion of its business, including the construction of a new headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Western Australia is forecast to be the only state in the country to have a rise in labour shortages as big investments continue in mining, infrastructure and energy projects.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss pressures felt by WA's major performing arts companies.

New financial reports have shone a spotlight on the pressure facing WA’s major performing arts companies, especially WA Ballet and WASO.

Aspiring lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has completed a $53 million capital raising, with half the money coming from a European clean energy fund.

Almonty Industries has been one of the top stocks on the ASX this year but its rise has brought forth an expensive options dispute for director Andrew Frazer.

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation has submitted environmental approval plans for a giant wind farm and solar farm just south of Karratha - its second such project in the Pilbara.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Struggling nickel and lithium producer IGO has flagged a major board restructure, with chairman Michael Nossal and other directors planning to retire as part of a downsizing.

Fast-growing indigenous business Yurra, which boasts annual revenue of about $150 million, has commenced a process to identify a strategic equity partner to join the founding shareholders.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss the growth trajectory of Indigenous businesses in WA.

Increased contracting opportunities with big miners and government procurement programs underpin growth of the sector.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success.

Designing and building its own equipment has been a critical part of Wallis Drilling’s 60-year story.

WA’s energy market operator has highlighted the need for further big investments in power stations and longer-duration batteries to avoid supply shortages in coming years.

WA’s opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.