Jack McGinn

Woodside Energy has dodged a potential challenge to its environmental approvals at the Scarborough gas project, as it scales up towards a 2026 production date.

Regis Resources says a decision to block the construction of a tailings dam at its McPhillamys project in NSW, revealed late last week, could kill the project entirely.

Former premier Mark McGowan has landed another post-political role, taking on the non-executive chairman position at Perth-based renewables aspirant Frontier Energy.

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek appears to have derailed Regis Resources’ tailings dam plan at its McPhillamys gold project, in a hurdle for the company’s mining goals.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the major findings from the domestic gas inquiry; Collgar's wind farm plan; Western Power's nuclear stance; Pilbara energy enablers; Perdaman's Karratha plan; the price of iron ore; Nicheliving's woes and Sanur's Subi battle; Vern Wheatley's legacy, and preview the upcoming edition of the Business News magazine.

Western Power chief executive Sam Barbaro has told an energy forum that Collie would be a logical home for a nuclear plant in the state, but says renewables are the priority for the grid.

State parliament has been told there is no 'magic pudding' to protect the interests of all parties in the state’s gas network, after a long-awaited report on the sector was tabled today.

A joint venture between Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Energy and John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy has been granted a gas production licence at the West Erregulla project in the Perth Basin.

African goldminer Perseus Mining has spent more than $65 million on a strategic stake in fellow ASX-lister Predictive Discovery, but says it is not currently seeking to take over the company.

A local shipping expert has warned of potential impacts to government projects like the Murdoch Medihotel, ahead of strike action scheduled at Fremantle Ports this week.

Mid-tier goldminer Westgold Resources has released a maiden ore reserve for its South Junction project, within the broader Bluebird-South Junction complex near Meekatharra.

Mungari goldmine owner Evolution Mining has reported a massive 158 per cent net profit increase across its business, amid a record gold price environment for Australian producers.

Work at Fremantle Ports could grind to a halt over the weekend as a result of industrial action, with a 48-hour strike planned by the Australian Maritime Officers Union from Sunday.

ASX-listers Strike Energy and Frontier Energy have each received Australian Energy Market Operator approval to supply peaking power into the South West Interconnected System.

Chevron Australia has increased the production capacity of its Wheatstone domestic gas facility by seven per cent, lifting nameplate capacity to 230 terajoules per day.

ANALYSIS: Threats from an alliance dubbed the ‘axis of upheaval’ have prompted concern and urgency among Australia and its longstanding allies.

The long-awaited report into the state's domestic gas policy will be tabled this week, a deadline confirmed hours after opposition voices warned of the consequences of further pushback.

Woodside Energy’s plan to tap new natural gas supply off the WA coast to cover unused capacity at the Goodwyn A production platform has been opened for public comment.

Labor MP and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman has accused Peter Dutton of having “no guts”, after the opposition leader failed to visit Collie on a recent trip west.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the 1994 division of the City of Perth into separate local government areas.

A report by conservative think tank the Institute of Public Affairs has found Western Australia to be the easiest jurisdiction in the country in which to do business.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss corporate governance at Fortescue and Qantas; Woodside's ammonia buy; all the news out of Diggers & Dealers; Iplex's class action; and a big week for global markets.

LNG producer Chevron Australia has revealed it paid $3.5 billion in Australian taxes last year, making a point of its contribution as one of the nation’s largest taxpayers.

Perenti subsidiary Barminco will extend its relationship with Barrick Gold Corporation at the historic Hemlo gold mine in Canada, under a contract worth more than $200 million.

Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill has backed in the company’s approach to new energy at a lunch event today, days after the company’s $US2.35 billion Texas ammonia buy.

A combination of headwinds and tensions in the Middle East have led Qantas to temporarily scrap its direct Perth-to-London flight in favour of a service stopping in Singapore.

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has issued a public plea for federal opposition leader Peter Dutton to clarify his stance on critical minerals production tax credits.

Japanese LNG producer Inpex and Italy’s ENI will sell a 76 per cent stake in four undeveloped oil fields off Timor Leste to ASX-listed junior Finder Energy, for an up-front $US2 million fee.

Gina Rinehart’s agricultural business, S Kidman & Co, has given the Liberal Party of WA a boost of almost $100,000 in the lead up to the 2025 state election.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the battle for ounces among mid-tier gold producers.

Greatland Gold remains keen on the ASX listing it postponed last year, pending progress on the potential buyback of a majority stake in the Havieron gold project from JV partner Newmont.

WA Mines Minister David Michael has ruled out royalty relief for lithium producers in the immediate term, but insists he is listening to the concerns and needs of industry.