Mark Beyer

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses changes to the state's rich list.

Mining giant Rio Tinto paid more than $1 billion in royalties to four Perth families last year as a result of deals struck by their forebears in the 1960s.

The state government has delayed implementation of its contentious Work Health and Safety Act 2020 to give itself more time to complete the necessary regulations.

The state government’s vigorous pursuit of workplace safety breaches has suffered a set back after the Supreme Court overturned last year’s biggest conviction.

ANALYSIS: Fortescue Metals Group has never been like other big, listed companies and its leadership succession is no exception.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Elizabeth Gaines, Tattarang, Kott Gunning, house prices, urea, waste, the rich list and family business dynasties.

Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines will step away from her role as the iron ore miner makes the transition to a green energy and resources group.

Iron ore miners Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group have announced new measures to reduce their environmental impact, including ‘greener’ locomotives.

A fast-growing US company has purchased Bisley Workwear, six months after buying Perth-based Paramount Safety Products, with the owners of all three companies set to work together.

Perth law firm Kott Gunning ceased trading on Friday after more than 100 years in business, with its partners and staff moving to two national firms.

The Fair Work Commission has ruled against a COVID vaccination mandate applying to coal mine workers in NSW but the ruling is unlikely to have a big impact in Western Australia.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the RISE WA Business Awards, post-COVID recovery package, Busselton's jetty project, Pilbara port deal, Megan Wynne's wealth and ECU's Perth campus.

Perth business woman Megan Wynne attracted national headlines last month when she was hailed as Australia’s newest billionaire, yet recent disclosures by her company indicate that was never the case.

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor’s legal strategy.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.

Specialist intellectual property law firm Wrays has expanded with the acquisition of boutique Perth practice Lord & Co.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

Two Perth business people from very different backgrounds – fast food and corporate communications – have teamed up to establish a joint family office and private equity venture.

Mineral Resources has struck an agreement with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting to jointly pursue the development of a new export berth at Port Hedland’s South West Creek.

Gina Rinehart’s private company has posted an 80 per cent jump in annual profit to a mammoth $7.3 billion, underscoring her ranking as Australia’s wealthiest person.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Hancock Prospecting, Scarborough green light, Chevron, Kwik Logistics, Aboriginal heritage, executive salaries and biggest employers.

NRW Holdings’ shareholders have lodged multiple protest votes at today’s annual general meeting while also supporting a lift in the company’s share price.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer gives an overview of what's new at WA's accounting firms.

Two recent acquisitions have helped Deloitte extend its lead as WA’s largest accounting and consulting firm.

Peppermint Grove neighbours best known for their business acumen are fighting in court over a sliver of land "hardly wide enough to accommodate a punnet of petunias".

Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has been stood down following a review into the school's workplace culture.

Horticulture and nursery businesses north of Perth are concerned about a government plan to cut their groundwater allocations. Perth residents using bore water also face cuts.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Roy Hill profits, Woodside's Pluto 2, Rob Scott, JobKeeper, Burswood apartments, Swanbourne Cellars and Albany Hilton.

Iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings doubled its profit last year to $4.4 billion, triggering a big dividend payout to shareholders led by Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.

Melbourne-based company director Peter Lowe has replaced John Langoulant as chair of two major gas companies, adding to his many other roles including chair of DGL Group.

Mining boss Chris Ellison has described labour shortages in WA as the worst he has ever seen after announcing plans to shut some high-cost iron ore mines.