Mark Beyer

Pilbara Minerals will reward shareholders with inaugural dividends to the tune of $330 million after riding the lithium boom to record a massive surge in half-year profit.

Mineral Resources has agreed to invest about $1 billion in two lithium refineries in China and says it is still working on plans for a refinery in the Pilbara.

Carnarvon Energy has agreed to sell a 10 per cent stake in the Dorado gas field and neighbouring fields in a deal worth up to $US146 million.

Iluka Resources has capped off a strong earnings report by approving the development of a mine in NSW and detailed studies on another in Victoria.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Matt Mckenzie interviews Mark Beyer about his latest story on tensions between mining and tourism in the coastal town of Lancelin.

Tensions between mining and tourism are on show in the coastal town of Lancelin.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Andrew Forrest's feud with Kerry Stokes, plus the latest on cost blowouts, the Perth Parking Levy and car imports.

Rationalisation of WA’s domestic gas sector has taken another step with Mineral Resources securing control of its joint venture partner Norwest Energy.

Wesfarmers has revealed a major cost increase for its Covalent lithium project while Fortescue Metals Group has disclosed a fourth cost spike for its Iron Bridge iron ore project.

Matt Mckenzie interviews Mark Beyer about his latest article on royalty payments. Plus: Metro Homes, City of Perth and rare earths.

Mining royalties paid to all Aboriginal groups in WA are less than half the amount paid to four wealthy families, new research has found.

The automotive sector said it was very disappointed to discover the state government was considering a plan to shift motor vehicle imports from Fremantle to Bunbury.

ASX company M8 Sustainable has been placed into voluntary administration after being overwhelmed by growing debts and lack of cash flow into the business.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, building activity, Fortescue Metals Group, development approvals, and preview next fortnight's edition of Business News.

Mark McGowan has said Alcoa’s mining operations have not put WA’s water supply at risk after reports alleged the company’s mining operations could pose a threat to Serpentine Dam.

Rio Tinto has quietly started paying royalties on three big iron ore mines that pre-date native title in what amounts to a major concession to traditional owners in the Pilbara.

Jordan Murray interviews Mark Beyer on his latest special feature analysing Western Australia's biggest private companies. Plus: Fortescue charges, a BHP fatality and display house disputes.

Perth-founded tech company Nearmap has implemented big staff cuts shortly after global investor Thomas Bravo completed a $1 billion takeover.

Our updated ranking of WA’s largest and most profitable private companies has a mix of familiar and little-known names.

One-time market darling AVZ Minerals has been hit with a major regulatory setback, just weeks after the launch of a shareholder class action against the aspiring lithium miner.

The state government has rejected calls by its key infrastructure adviser to evaluate asset sales and private funding for new developments.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss radioactive capsules, Libby Mettam, Shane Love, property values, Westfield Booragoon expansion and Print Hall's new owner.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA Housing Group, Individual Developments, inflation, lithium, Rio Tinto, Bill Gates and Alcoa of Australia, as well as preview the next edition of Business News.

Cashed-up lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has signalled it will be targeting acquisition opportunities with the recruitment of senior Macquarie Capital executive John Stanning.

NRW Holdings subsidiary Primero Group has won a major contract on Pilbara Minerals’ P680 lithium expansion project.

Private company Cockatoo Island Mining is on track for its first iron ore shipment this year after signing a land use agreement with the area’s traditional owners.

One of WA’s largest Aboriginal corporations says Rio Tinto is not serious in its efforts to modernise a contentious land use agreement, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.

Climate technology company Rumin8 has raised $US12 million in a funding round led by the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures and supported by Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Giant US company Alcoa has withdrawn plans to export raw bauxite from WA as it battles to gain approvals for its mining operations in the Darling Range.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the latest on Clough, John Rubino, Perth Basin battles, Liontown Resources and a reality check for renewables.

Italy’s Webuild has completed negotiations to acquire a number of additional Clough projects but has declined to specify which projects will be covered.

CTI Logistics has announced its second big profit upgrade in the space of two months as it benefits from high demand for its freight and warehousing services.