Former politician Vince Catania has taken the reins of rare earths hopeful Hasting Technology Metals, now partnered with Andrew Forrest’s private mining vehicle.
The state’s industrial relations commission has increased the minimum wage, a decision that will impact more than 300,000 workers in Western Australia.
The state government is setting guidelines for renewable energy project developers to financially give back to host communities, but questions have been raised on its enforcement.
The state government will spend nearly $17 million hiring new staff and overhauling assessment regimes to improve lax water and environmental regulation efforts.
The national anti-corruption body has cleared the Commonwealth’s $2.4 million payment to Brittany Higgins, following an investigation on alleged corrupt conduct into the settlement.
More changes are set to shake up the peak industry body, including the resignation of a further six board members, amid funding uncertainty and its chief executive’s departure.
Nedlands-based junior Tali Resources has announced plans for a $7.5 million IPO next month, as it pushes for sustained success at its West Arunta project.
More than $100 million will be allocated to road upgrades in the upcoming budget, as part of the state government’s efforts to tackle congestion in Perth’s north.
Pilbara contractor Yurra has won a $66 million contract with Rio Tinto adding to a pipeline of work with Main Roads WA, Woodside and its recycling joint venture with Sims.
The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.
The Australian share market has pared early gains after hitting a fresh record peak, as investors took profits and de-risked ahead of key US inflation data due overnight.
NBN Co has awarded seven contracts worth about $3 billion for upgrades to its national network, with Ventia, Downer and Perth-based GenusPlus Group among the winners.
WA Labor’s third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.
