Mark Beyer

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs; the federal election; Inspired Homes; Newmont; House prices; MinRes, Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

TransAlta has gained backing for its proposed 150-megawatt Mt Keith gas power plant, but it is unclear when the project will proceed, given the shutdown of BHP’s nickel operations.

Perth company Austal is part of a major effort to revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term supply agreement with WA’s largest wind farm, months after extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.

Consulting firm FTI is set for a boost this week when a group of partners that left Scyne Advisory last year commence at their new employer.

Woodside Energy has taken another small step toward simplifying its portfolio by selling its mature Greater Angostura assets in Trinidad and Tobago for $206 million.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions; Goldfields push for Gold Road; Basil Zempilas' new role; Mark Beyer's trip to Alabama; and this edition's special features.

The family company established by Pilbara mining pioneer, the late Don Rhodes, has reported another bumper profit as it continues to benefit from very large iron ore royalty payments.

Plans for the 644-megawatt solar farm, the largest to date in the Pilbara, were released by the Environmental Protection Authority.

The push by unions to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo mine has gone up a notch after the Australian Workers Union lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip.

The outlook for the Kwinana industrial strip has changed drastically during the past year after a series of project closures and delays.

The federal government has backed the development of four big batteries in regional WA, adding to the multi-billion-dollar investment in battery storage already underway in the state.

Austal chairman Richard Spencer says he does not believe Hanwha can add value to the Perth-based shipbuilder but nonetheless has agreed to meet with the South Korean company next week.

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has once again fuelled takeover speculation around Austal after placing a high-priced order for 9.9 per cent of the shipbuilder’s stock.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

A federal government listing of high priority renewable energy projects has 56 across the country with a notable aspect being the shortage of transmissions projects in WA’s South West.

The push by unions to lift their influence in the Pilbara has taken another step forward after a vote by workers at a Rio Tinto mine site.

An activist investor group has recommended Woodside shareholders vote against the election of three directors because of poor financial returns and failure to manage climate risks.

The Supreme Court has thrown out attempts by Clive Palmer’s private company to discover more documents ahead of its long-awaited trial next month against China's CITIC.

Austal has launched a $220 million capital raising to support its US operations, after which major shareholder Tattarang will get a board seat, while founder John Rothwell is selling down.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss Trump and tariffs; the stock market; the WA election; a contractors' dispute; Micromine in $1.3bn sale; sheep stations; and WA's next mining projects.

The possibility of RAC’s lucrative insurance business being sold has moved closer after industry heavyweights IAG and Allianz brought in advisers to help them pitch a deal.

Spanish engineering giant Acciona has dumped French multinational Veolia from a contract to run WA’s largest and most expensive waste management facility at Kwinana.

Perth-based software firm Micromine, founded by local geologist Graeme Tuder, has been bought by global mining services company Weir for $1.3 billion.

Mineral Resources has agreed to defer repayments on an interest-free $135 million loan to an ASX company led by chief executive Chris Ellison’s brother.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss Talison's Greenbushes expansion; an Alcoa update; a mineral sands miner in administration; Satterley's Perth Hills project; BP; and a mag preview.

Bhagwan Marine has reported strong growth in half-year revenue and earnings, in line with guidance released in December, and presented a positive outlook for the rest of the year.

The Prater-Wheatley family has received a double boost from Eagers Automotive, which disclosed it made $12 million in rental payments last year for properties owned by the Perth ‘rich listers’.

Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss some of WA's largest private companies, including Hancock, Tattarang and Laurence Escalante's VGW Holdings.

There have been big shifts in the ranking of WA’s largest, and most profitable, private companies over the past year.