Isabel Vieira

Australian miner OZ Minerals has produced a record amount of copper in the December quarter to meet its 2022 guidance but is bracing for higher electricity costs.

Lynas Rare Earths has reported a bolstered sales revenue of $232.7 million in the December quarter, while its Malaysian operation hinges on a contract extension.

Businesswoman Paula Rogers has been named as the new head of the Committee for Perth.

Australian shipbuilder Austal has secured a contract with the US Navy Virginia-class submarine program worth up to $US25 million.

Clough’s administrators have pushed back Webuild’s exclusivity period to buy its major projects despite finalising an agreement last week.

Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group broke its iron ore shipping record in the December quarter while plans to progress its green energy projects faced a setback.

Newcrest Mining’s $214 million upgrade of its Telfer mine in the Pilbara is progressing while the feasibility study for its Havieron project has again been pushed back.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has pushed back the expansion of its Mt Marion lithium project due to labour shortages and delayed supply of processing equipment.

The Southern Ports Authority will have a new leader after Ports Minister Rita Saffioti announced the retirement of chief executive Steve Lewis.

Businesses in the Pilbara and Gascoyne have received grants to assist with preparation for the solar eclipse event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the region.

Norwest Energy directors have unanimously recommended shareholders accept Mineral Resources' improved $497 million takeover offer after previously pushing to reject a lower bid.

Financial services company Euroz Hartleys has recorded a sharp drop in profits to just $3.1 million for the six months to December 2022.

Australian gold company Evolution Mining has recorded a significant drop in its all-in sustaining costs while its operating cashflow increased after producing more gold in the December quarter.

ASX-listed Ramelius Resources has deferred its Edna May goldmine expansion after higher capital and operating costs “eroded” returns.

Perth-based Pilbara Minerals has appointed a new project director to oversee the planned doubling of its lithium production.

Perth-based engineering and remediation company Duratec has won a $100 million contract from the Department of Defence.

The directors of Sydney-based gold explorer Vango Mining have recommended shareholders accept Catalyst Metals' $66 million off-market scrip takeover bid.

Perth-based biotechnology company Argenica Therapeutics has secured a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Government.

Turnover in the arts and recreation industry has cooled after the sector recorded a more than 50 per cent growth rate in the year to September.

Gold and lithium exploration company Aruma Resources’ founding leader Peter Schwann has stepped down after more than a decade in the role.

The state government’s draft Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill has been released for consultation as a part of its next step towards supporting the transition to net-zero emissions.

Mineral Resources’ leader Chris Ellison has called on Norwest Energy shareholders to accept his “generous” $431 million takeover offer after the target’s board recommended rejecting the bid.

Black Cat Syndicate is set to raise $17 million through a share placement, at a premium to its recent share price but substantially below its previous capital raisings.

Perth-based mining technology company Imdex is raising $224 million to bankroll the $300 million-plus acquisition of industry competitor Devico.

Northern Star Resources recorded a slight increase in gold production for the December quarter and remain on track to meet its 2023 targets.

The leader of Australia’s largest mining company has called on fellow miners to take more risks on using innovative technologies for the clean energy transition.

Master Builders Australia is calling for more action to tackle labour and supply shortages as new home builds drop while houses under construction hit a record high.

Australian business leaders have increased their investments in sustainability ahead of potential tighter climate change targets, a Deloitte report reveals.

Australian consumers have continued to favour Woolworths after the retail giant was reported as the nation’s most valued brand at $16.2 billion.

Shipbuilder and designer Austal has almost halved its earning guidance for the 2023 financial year after delays with a US contract.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has supported its first gold project while also agreeing to increase its concessional loan to a rare earths project in WA.