Mark Beyer

A Canadian miner planning a big project in South Korea is aiming to list on the ASX after signing up stockbroker Andrew Frazer as a director and underwriter.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA's economic strength, Ben Wyatt's new roles, the Pindan saga, house prices and why WA is underperforming, Mineral Resources and Clough.

Ben Wyatt has quickly become one of Western Australia’s busiest and most senior board directors, with global mining giant Rio Tinto appointing him as a non-executive director.

Peter Bennett has overseen a widening of Clough’s focus into infrastructure and energy.

ANALYSIS: The WA economy is the envy of the nation yet the residential property market in Perth is the weakest in the country. There appear to be two key reasons.

The Perron Institute is kicking commercial goals, courtesy of big sales royalties and a planned ASX listing.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss Indigenous businesses.

Two major Aboriginal businesses have shut their contracting arms, choosing to invest instead in tourism and mining.

The mining sector is the largest supporter of indigenous businesses in Australia, but the contribution of the big miners is highly variable.

Former WA treasurer Ben Wyatt has accepted his third board role since retiring from politics in March, joining Woodside Petroleum as a non-executive director.

Mineral Resources has bought a minority stake in Aquila Resources, potentially breathing life into one of the largest undeveloped iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Bethesda Health Care has awarded a contract to Broad Construction to build its new facility at Cockburn and struck a deal to sell the asset to property group Dexus.

International engineering company DRA Global has pressed the button on its long-anticipated ASX float, after a major ownership restructure earlier this year.

Companies wanting to engage with Aboriginal businesses have been urged to look past their unconscious bias and think more widely about the opportunities.

BHP has provided an insight into modern mining, highlighting the role played by mathematicians and data scientists while revealing it faces a shortage of old-fashioned trades like train drivers.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss growth and competition in the legal sector, as well as the establishment of new firms.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss tech company Openn Negotiation and the need for technology in the property market.

Malaga company UON has claimed several victories in its long-running battle with Taranis Power Group over the intellectual property on their competing products.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Pindan Group, falling unemployment, Rottnest Lodge plans, the sale of two WA contractors, Jimmy Wilson, David Singleton and tech awards.

Woodside Petroleum and Fortescue Metals Group have announced separate agreements today with major Japanese companies to assess production of green ammonia in Tasmania.

A big ransomware attack that blocked fuel supplies in the US and a partnership with US company Honeywell have delivered a boost for Perth startup Sapien Cyber.

BHP has produced first ore at its $4.7 billion South Flank mine, which features autonomous trucking, 40 per cent female employment and 15 per cent indigenous employment.

There has been some notable progress for women in law, but they have come off a low base.

A local tech company has joined many others aiming to shake up the residential property sector.

There has been plenty of change during the past year in Perth’s legal fraternity, which is enjoying healthy trade.

Fortescue Metals Group is aiming to award $1 billion of contracts to Aboriginal businesses and joint ventures over the next decade through its new green energy operation.

Former Pindan Group director Nicholas Allingame has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the property giant, as subcontractors walk off their jobs amid rumours about the company’s future.

The biggest risk facing Australian LNG exporters is not trade threats from China, rather its the possibility of not having enough gas, a new report has found.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the federal budget, Crown Perth, the Chris Brown betting scandal, Christ Church Grammar School's plans, Scarborough and Dunsborough projects, Wayne Martin and the legal sector.

At what point should not-for-profit organisations start paying fees to their board of directors?

The state government has announced four senior public service appointments but needs to recruit five new directors general, including at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Global law firm Jones Day has recruited Michael Lundberg, who says he is looking forward to opportunities flowing from its local and global network.