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Critical minerals hopeful Augustus Minerals has made its debut on the ASX after taping investors for $10 million through an initial public offering.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the transformation of the Western Australian arts sector over the past three decades.

Solar tech company ClearVue Technologies is set to receive a $2 million grant through the state government's Investment Attraction Fund to advance its manufacturing operations.

Junior miner Cauldron Energy has notched approval for its program of works at its Uranium exploration project near Onslow.

Mobile crane and telehandler supplier MCT Equipment has officially opened its new facility in Henderson to expand its support operations to the construction and mining industries.

Technology Metals Australia has drummed up $11.5 million from investors to advance its flagship Vanadium exploration project towards construction.

Two WA companies operating in the mining industry have been fined a total of $600,000 after a worker suffered traumatic head injuries onsite.

Battery minerals explorer Galan Lithium has raised $31.5 million through an institutional placement to advance its projects in the south-west and Argentina.

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.