Jack McGinn

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.

The state’s powerful mining lobby is the latest to throw its support behind an ongoing push for payroll tax reform in WA, ahead of the 2025 state election.

Key industrial players along the state’s western trade coast south of Perth remain concerned at a lack of government planning, as they gear up to spend billions in the region.

Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest has publicly backed a push to impose a global deadline for the phase out of fossil fuel, despite his leadership at one of the nation’s largest polluters.

The average cost of environmental compliance audits by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was more than double the state’s target last financial year.

Fortescue’s proposed Gibson Island hydrogen project in Queensland appears to have been scrapped, with partner Incitec Pivot Limited revealing a plan to sell the site.

Resources Minister Madeleine King has backed Australia’s critical minerals relationship with the US following the recent election of Donald Trump.

Long-serving state government under-treasurer Michael Barnes will take up a key role in the battle to retain WA’s share of GST distribution, ahead of a review to be handed down in 2026.

One-time Mark McGowan adviser turned lobbyist Mark Reed will be the next state secretary of the WA Labor Party, Business News understands.

Beach Energy chair Ryan Stokes has called out “ideological rhetoric” against oil and gas proponents, as the company inches toward production at the troubled Waitsia plant.

A group planning build a multi-user aviation and marine base at Cockatoo Island hopes to begin construction on its $300 million project early next year, following a US cash injection.

The union movement has accused WA’s mining lobby of “hyper-aggressive” campaigning against its activities in the Pilbara, while warning of an extreme politics push among blue collar workers.