Jack McGinn

Shareholder returns were not always reflected in the scale and growth of public-listed executive pay packets last financial year.

Frontier Energy has shed light on its bungled recruitment of Mark McGowan as chair, revealing the former premier had signed a letter of appointment but never locked in a start date.

Spartan Resources will tap the market for as much as $220 million, fresh off an upgrade to the mineral resource at its Dalgaranga project in the Murchison region.

Frontier Energy has revealed Mark McGowan will not join its board, more than three months after announcing the former premier as its incoming chair.

Greatland Gold has lauded the transformative potential of its $700 million deal for Newmont’s Telfer mine and the nearby Havieron gold project, as it closes in on its completion this week.

ANALYSIS: A plan to appoint Emma Cole as Western Australian Planning Commission chair would put a spotlight on her credentials, under recent changes to the state’s planning act.

Northern Star Resources will expand its gold portfolio into the Pilbara, after striking a $5 billion deal to acquire market darling De Grey Mining and its flagship Hemi project.

Former Premier Mark McGowan has put some of the onus for the pace of the state’s contentious approvals system back on industry, while stressing the importance of relationships in business.

A $1.5 million, seven-metre-tall spaceman sculpture slated for installation outside of Council House on St Georges Terrace will not touch down this year.

The WA Liberal Party will maintain a contract with digital agency Ammo Marketing, despite calls from parliamentary leader Libby Mettam to reassess the arrangement.

An emotional Bill Johnston has used his valedictory speech to parliament to thank the state’s business leaders for their support over his career, while calling out the state of modern politics

Strike Energy will build its $137 million South Erregulla gas power plant, but a final call on its West Erregulla joint venture development with Hancock Prospecting has been pushed back.

The deadline for a paper guiding Western Power’s infrastructure planning from July 2027 has been pushed out by 12 months, less than a week before it was due to be published.

A marketing firm run by the manager of both of Basil Zempilas’ City of Perth mayoral campaigns was commissioned by an unknown party to organise a survey into the WA Liberal leadership.

Industry groups have sounded the alarm over a possible deal between the Greens and federal Labor, which could lead to the introduction of a national Environmental Protection Agency.

Mark McGowan-linked Frontier Energy says a proposed hike to the price paid for electricity supporting the state’s grid at peak times will boost the economics of its stalled solar project.

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has declared herself a fighter, while lashing operatives in the party’s shadows accused of pushing for Basil Zempilas to replace her.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the business ventures of former Eagle Phil Matera.

Perth-headquartered Alara Resources will seek Takeovers Panel approval to issue shares under a $15 million raise, due to concerns over a major holder’s growing presence on its registry.

The design search for a fleet of general purpose defence frigates to be largely built at Henderson has been narrowed down to two, with the federal government revealing its shortlist.

Spartan Resources has taken a significant step to getting the Dalgaranga goldmine running, ticking all regulatory boxes needed to develop underground and upgrade processing equipment.

Evolution Mining boss Jake Klein believes the geopolitical uncertainty gripping world will create an opportunity for Australia to make itself an even greater jurisdiction of choice.

A WA nickel aspirant believes the market for the maligned metal is on the brink of resurgence, while outlining the economics of its goal to build a $1.6 billion project.

Kimberley gas aspirant Buru Energy will cut its workforce by 40 per cent, following a comprehensive review designed to reduce spending by $3 million each year.

Resolute Mining chief executive Terry Holohan and two colleagues have been released from detention by the Mali government, according to reports from French news agency AFP.

Rio Tinto will move to full control of Energy Resources of Australia, taking its full allocation of an entitlement offer which will bring its stake in the Ranger uranium project owner to 98 per cent.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities facing first movers in the state’s hydrogen sector.

A bid by federal Coalition senators to overturn Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to block the development of Regis Resources' McPhillamys gold has fallen flat.

UPDATED: Mining services provider Emeco has received a second strike against its remuneration report, despite amendments it made in response to shareholder feedback last year.

Economic challenges have dominated discussion in a hydrogen sector where driving ideology and market need are yet to align.

Perth-based, Vietnam-focused Tungsten Metals Group will be acquired by ASX-listed EQ Resources in a $13.5 million deal, weeks after pulling the pin on its own IPO.

Hastings Technology Metals has alleviated the concerns of Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals, after the latter filed a default notice against the rare earths developer last week citing solvency fears.