Mark Beyer

Mining services company Tasmea has forecast an increase in revenue to $435 million and net profit to $34 million as it prepares for a listing on the ASX.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss new economic data, an update on Perdaman's $6.4 billion urea project, green steel plans, job cuts and more.

Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.

A boom in jobs has pushed down Australia’s unemployment rate and prompted economists to trim their interest rate outlook though some have cast doubt on the data.

A surge in overseas migration and continued strong interstate migration has resulted in Western Australia’s population growing at its fastest rate in 14 years.

Research detailing the tourism benefits of Lancelin's sand dunes, which are shrinking as sand mining continues, has been released ahead of a visit to the town by Premier Roger Cook.

A dispute over a $54 million contract to build two conveyor belt systems for Roy Hill’s mine expansion has broken out between private companies Nepean Conveyors and Linkforce.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the GST debate, the iron ore market, the energy transition and the new debate over uranium mining, Maali Group’s collapse, apartments in Scarborough and the Shenton Quarter project.

Accounting giant PwC has announced hundreds of redundancies and the accelerated retirement of partners, with its national headcount to be cut by about 5 per cent.

Western Australia’s share of GST payments will increase to $7.25 billion in 2024-25, while NSW and Queensland will get less after a spike in their coal royalties.

Mining company Gold Fields has opted to go it alone on development of its next major renewable energy project at its St Ives mine in the Goldfields.

Mining services contractor Perenti has a new chair after Rob Cole resigned in order to join the board of national waste management company Cleanaway.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss major changes at Bankwest, the outlook for nickel, a major new property development and two significant business failures.

An Aboriginal charity that was paid $47 million in mining royalties last year could find itself out of pocket after BHP concluded it had paid too much over an extended period.

A planning dispute at Onslow has illustrated one of the many issues facing the oil and gas sector as it proceeds with a huge decommissioning challenge.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities in the emerging oil and gas decommissioning industry.

The Kwinana Industries Council has recruited university executive David Harrison to replace its long-serving director Chris Oughton.

Experienced policy adviser Tim Marney has been appointed the state government's new Coordinator General, focused on reforming the environmental approvals process.

The Shire of Ashburton has stepped up its legal battle with Onslow Marine Supply Base, issuing three new stop work notices to halt decommissioning work for Chevron.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the prime minister’s trip to Perth; naval shipbuilding; the update on nickel; profit reports; domestic gas policy; offshore wind; and a magazine preview.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss the performance of privately owned global contractor Altrad.

Rio Tinto’s iron ore business delivered a stronger profit last year but was an exception, with lower commodity prices and higher operating costs battering every other business unit.

Premier Roger Cook traversed everything from Karl Lagerfeld to economic development when he opened a private art gallery run by former WA Ballet executive director Olivier David.

Iluka Resources has confirmed the cost of its Eneabba rare earths refinery will be near the top end of its guidance range, while also reporting a slide in annual profit.

BHP says it could be several months before deciding the fate of its nickel division as the federal and state governments weigh additional support to keep the embattled sector alive.

Global contractor Altrad has opened up on the performance of its Australian business after two major acquisitions.

The federal government has proposed a vast area 20 kilometres off the South West coast for wind farms, with at least four proponents already showing interest.

BHP has reported a sharp fall in its interim profit as a result of asset write-downs but a strong performance in its WA iron ore business has helped to maintain underlying earnings.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss updates in the nickel and iron ore sectors, Wally Edwards' Holman Industries, Liberal party preselections, Minderoo Foundation, and grain harvest results.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the career progression of newly appointed Pilbara Minerals chairman Kathleen Conlon.

Iron ore producer CITIC Pacific Mining plans to slash output by 33 per cent and flagged the possibility of suspending operations, blaming a legal standoff with Clive Palmer.

As the female chairman of a major WA company, Kathleen Conlon has joined a very select group.