Isabel Vieira

Junior developer Widgie Nickel has tapped investors for $12 million to fund exploration and development expenditure for its Mt Edwards project near Kambalda.

Mineral exploration company Encounter Resources has tapped investors for $10 million to advance exploration activities at its West Australian and Northern Territory projects.

Senior journalists Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss developments in WA's health and life sciences sectors over the past 30 years.

Experienced industry liaison Reg Howard-Smith has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the state government’s Resources Community Investment Initiative Advisory Committee.

Monadelphous is set to buy Melbourne-based mechanical and electrical services business BMC for about $22 million in a bid to expand its eastern seaboard presence.

Perth architecture firm Iredale Pedersen Hook has been appointed to design the Aboriginal Short Stay facility in Cannington.

Joint venture partners Strike Energy and Talon Energy have struck another deal for their Walyering development with oil and gas giant Santos.

Assay lab operator Jinning, which was bought by UK-based Phenna Group last year, is being prosecuted by WorkSafe after four of its employees recorded high levels of lead in their blood.

Aspiring battery materials manufacturer International Graphite has secured a preferred site for its proposed plant in the Coolangatta industrial estate.

US company Gallagher has acquired Perth-based Mavco Insurance Group, luring several executives who remained independent after the broking giant bought their previous firm.

Critical minerals developer Australian Strategic Materials has reached a partnership deal with rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics.

A national super fund is putting pressure on mining companies to dedicate more resources towards addressing workplace sexual harassment.

Genesis Minerals has improved its proposal to buy St Barbara’s Leonora assets as the takeover target squashes talks with Silver Lake Resources.

Oil and gas player Buru Energy has restarted production from the Ungani oilfield after its operations were impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Ellie in January.

Senior journalists Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell discuss the state of play for renters and buyers in the Perth property market.

Junior miner Trek Metals has reached a deal with Rio Tinto for exploration activities at its nickel and copper project in the Pilbara.

Not-for-profit insurance provider HCF Life is being sued by the corporate watchdog over alleged unfair contract terms that could mislead the public.

Takeover target Newcrest Mining has pushed back the exclusivity period for global mining giant Newmont Corporation’s $32 billion offer until next week.

Senior journalists Jack McGinn and Mark Pownall discuss a local startup planning to revolutionise the restaurant menu.

Civmec boss Patrick Tallon says the company's "relentless focus" on cost containment amid high inflation and labour shortages has led to another strong set of financial results.

Former state chief scientist and renowned neuroscientist Lyn Beazley has resigned as chair of the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation.

Nedlands-based biotechnology company PYC Therapeutics has raised $30 million to progress its series of drug trials.

Shopping centre magnate Scentre Group has bolstered its sales and customer visitation numbers off the back of its four Perth precincts.

Senior journalist Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the state of play for resources sector in Western Australia.

SRG Global has lifted its operating profit guidance for the 2023 financial year after securing more than $1 billion worth of work and acquiring a new business.

West Perth-based exploration company Anson Resources has expanded the project area of its flagship lithium development in Utah.

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has awarded a $240 million mining services contract for its flagship Kathleen Valley project.

Strike Energy has received approval to commence seismic surveying at its Eneabba Deep permit, allowing it to scope the Perth Basin gas prospect.

Low-level radioactive waste stored at Tellus Holdings’ Sandy Ridge facility in the Goldfields will be processed to develop medical treatments under a new deal.

South32’s critical minerals project in Arizona has been added to a US legislative dashboard designed to fast-track approval processes.

Takeover target Mincor Resources could be delisted from the ASX if Wyloo Metals does not achieve the 90 per cent stake needed for a compulsory acquisition.

Lynas Rare Earths has avoided the need to shut down part of its Malaysian plant after securing a six-month extension for its operating licence.