Mark Beyer

Anglo American has rejected a third takeover proposal from BHP but left open the possibility of a deal by agreeing to a one-week extension to the bid deadline.

Mark Beyer speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about two corporate lawyers who crafted different paths from their boutique firm beginnings.

The Telethon Kids institute was the big winner from the state government’s latest round of medical research funding, securing nearly half of the $25 million on offer.

Corporate lawyers Bryn Hardcastle and Scott Gibson built their reputations at boutique firms but have taken different paths.

Major law firms in Perth are increasing their graduate intake as they enjoy strong demand for their services.

A specialist lender backed by Australia’s big banks is expected to gain control of Perth company Total Green Recycling after the failure of its parent Scipher Technologies.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget’s mining support, Santos and Quintis job cuts, live sheep exports, property development approvals, NWQ Capital Management, and Clough's journey under Peter Bennett.

Western Australian cotton growers could be disadvantaged by a multinational company’s proposed takeover of the country’s largest producer, the competition regulator has warned.

Andrew Forrest has led a chorus of industry support for new policies subsidising critical minerals and hydrogen projects, but the measures have failed to garner bipartisan backing.

BHP has submitted a sweetened takeover proposal to Anglo American, valuing the rival miner at nearly $64 billion, but it has again been rebuffed.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the state budget; federal budget; the Prime Minister's Perth visit; critical minerals; the future of gas; a media stoush; 40under40; and a mag preview.

National law firm Thomson Geer has continued its rapid growth in Western Australia, announcing plans to merge with local boutique Tottle Partners.

Ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has expressed surprise that the state budget will dip into a cash deficit this year but otherwise was effusive about the health of WA’s finances.

Surging investment in resources projects has bolstered economic growth this year while in future years Treasury expects housing and government investment to be the key drivers.

The state government has forecast continued budget surpluses but behind the headline numbers lie big “cash deficits” and a large increase in state debt.

The West Perth company says the proceeds, in tandem with cash on hand, will fully fund the equity component of its $1.3 billion Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Business News' inaugural WA Rich List, house prices and interest rates, renewable sector investments, Woodside's AGM and more.

Two global agribusiness giants have lodged competing bids for ASX company Namoi Cotton, which is behind the construction of WA’s first cotton processing gin.

Neoen’s stage 2 project at Collie adds to grid-scale energy storage batteries being built by Synergy and Alinta, with a combined cost in excess of $3 billion.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss NAIF, one of several government agencies approving big loans for major projects.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is one of several government agencies approving big loans for resources projects.

Mineral Resources has flagged plans to sell an interest in its Perth Basin gas infrastructure as it progresses the partial sale of an iron ore haul road in the Pilbara.

The former chief financial officer at Nicola and Andrew Forrest’s private company has launched a new business offering family office services to high-net-worth women and their families.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BAE Systems' significant investment in Kardinya based Innovaero.

Low-profile Kardinya business Innovaero has become a partner of choice for major defence contractors.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss changes at BGC, APM and Austal ownership, Quintis in receivership, and home market data.

BGC chairman Neil Hamilton has stepped down after more than five years in the role, with Jennifer Seabrook taking his place as the board continues to pursue a sale of the business.

CSIRO has committed $20 million to its small business programs, including Kick-Start, which helped Perth startup Uluu launch its first product this year with Quiksilver.

CIMIC Group subsidiary Sedgman has expanded its service offering in the critical minerals sector by purchasing Minsol Engineering just four years after the West Perth business was established.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss takeover deals for MMA and APM; hydrogen approvals challenges; payroll tax; WA’s gas market; and resource export outlook.

Canadian company North American Construction Group has appointed prominent director Vanessa Guthrie to its board, months after expanding into Western Australia and Queensland through a major acquisition.

Seven Group Holdings has launched a vigorous attack on advisory firm Grant Samuel, whose report was used by Boral’s independent directors to oppose Seven’s takeover offer.