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Isabel Vieira joined Business News in December 2022. She previously spent two years in the Great Southern, first at the independent Great Southern Weekender and then at SWM's Narrogin Observer and Albany Advertiser.

Deals

Monash IVF Group to acquire Perth clinic for $12m

By Isabel Vieira

ASX-listed Monash IVF Group is set to acquire a majority interest in reproductive care clinic Fertility North under a $12 million deal, growing its foothold in the Perth market.

19 Dec 2023

Deals

SQM pays $10m for Pilbara lithium interests

By Isabel Vieira

Global lithium major SQM has moved on more lithium assets in Western Australia after striking a $10 million deal to acquire a stake in Novo Resources’ Pilbara tenements.

19 Dec 2023

Deals

Rinehart and SQM partner on $1.7bn Azure takeover

By Isabel Vieira

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has partnered with Chilean lithium giant SQM in a new $1.7 billion bid for lithium takeover target Azure Minerals.

19 Dec 2023

Podcasts

At Close of Business podcast December 18 2023

By Tom Zaunmayr, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the current performance and big future plans at Fremantle Port.

18 Dec 2023

Advertising, Marketing & Communications

Dixie Marshall appointed chair of GRA Partners

By Isabel Vieira

Former news presenter and experienced communications chief Dixie Marshall has been appointed chair of strategic advisory firm GRA Partners.

18 Dec 2023

Deals

Rinehart buys Rossi Boots

By Isabel Vieira

Gina Rinehart’s S.Kidman & Co has bought Rossi Boots in its second splash into the Australian fashion market just weeks after picking up iconic brand Driza-Bone.

18 Dec 2023

Mining

EPA to 'scrutinise' Alcoa's WA mining operations

By Isabel Vieira

Alcoa Australia’s bauxite mining operations in the Darling Range will be “comprehensively scrutinised” by the Environmental Protection Authority.

18 Dec 2023

Mining

Fortescue to spend $1.4m to address workplace issues

By Isabel Vieira

Fortescue will spend $1.4 million under an enforceable undertaking reached with WorkSafe to address inappropriate workplace behaviours in the mining industry.

18 Dec 2023

Contracts

Monadelphous secures $215m contract pipeline

By Isabel Vieira

Monadelphous Group has notched construction and maintenance contracts worth $215 million from Albemarle, Chevron and BHP.

18 Dec 2023

Mining

Zhaojin lashes takeover target Tietto

By Isabel Vieira

Chinese goldminer Zhaojin Mining has expressed its “disappointment” in its takeover target Tietto Minerals’ recommendation that shareholders vote against its bid.

18 Dec 2023

Mining

AVL completes construction of Perth facility

By Isabel Vieira

Merger hopeful Australian Vanadium Limited has finished construction of its vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility north of Perth, amid its pursuit of Technology Metals Australia.

15 Dec 2023

Mining

Bannerman progresses uranium asset, awards contracts

By Isabel Vieira

Uranium explorer Bannerman Energy has awarded early work program contracts for its flagship Etango project in Namibia after notching its mining license.

15 Dec 2023

Mining

Iluka flags major cost blowout for Eneabba refinery

By Isabel Vieira

Iluka Resources has revealed a 50 per cent cost blowout for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and has pushed back its start date, blaming a challenging project environment in the state.

15 Dec 2023

Podcasts

At Close of Business podcast December 14 2023

By Liv Declerck, Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss Lifeline WA's impressive business progress in recent years.

14 Dec 2023

Mining

Sierra Rutile lowers guidance, delays investment decision

By Isabel Vieira

Mineral sands producer Sierra Rutile has again lowered its production guidance and has pushed back any investment decision on one of its assets in West Africa.

14 Dec 2023

Deals

Genesis buys more Leonora gold assets

By Isabel Vieira

Genesis Minerals has paid $53 million for two gold projects under a deal with Kin Mining, adding to the mid-tier goldminer’s consolidation of assets in Leonora.

14 Dec 2023

Health

Pregnancy centre collapses, 500 clients affected

By Isabel Vieira

About 500 clients of Perth Pregnancy Centre will be forced to find alternative care services after the company collapsed with liquidators from WA Insolvency Solutions appointed.

14 Dec 2023

Mining

Panoramic Resources appoints administrators

By Isabel Vieira

Troubled nickel miner Panoramic Resources has been placed in the hands of administrators from FTI Consulting after an unsuccessful bid to obtain funding or attract buyers.

14 Dec 2023

Podcasts

At Close of Business podcast December 13 2023

By Nadia Budihardjo, Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA business dynasty Craig Mostyn Group.

13 Dec 2023

Oil & Gas

Woodside strikes seafarers deal with unions

By Isabel Vieira

Woodside Energy has struck a five-year deal with three maritime unions for Australian crew to staff its liquefied natural gas vessel, building on a long-term relationship.

13 Dec 2023

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