Mark Beyer

Fortescue Metals Group is aiming to have its first zero-emission haul trucks fully operational by 2025 after signing a major deal with German manufacturer Liebherr.

The last remaining state-owned coal-fired power stations in WA will close by 2030, with the government also announcing a big investment in renewables and energy storage, including pumped hydro.

The Australian sharemarket fell as much as 5.3 per cent at the opening on Tuesday after big sell-offs on overseas markets, with the benchmark US indice down 21 per cent from its peak.

US private equity giant Blackstone Group is set to proceed with its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaining the final key approval from the WA government, which shied away from a major overhaul of the casino's governance.

UPDATED: WA’s casino watchdog has completed its probity review of Crown Resorts’ bidder Blackstone Group and handed the results to the minister for a final decision.

A stockmarket trader who used the online chat forum HotCopper to ‘pump and dump’ shares faces the possibility of a long jail sentence after pleading guilty to 23 charges.

John Hartman has added to criticism of new gas projects by Santos and Woodside Energy while calling for more support for a gas import terminal.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss local energy news, Meg O'Neill's outlook, Albo's new ministry, CBD property, Jutland Parade, Peter Briggs, Paul Lionetti, Rottnest and lithium's plunge.

Major lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has selected its 40-year old chief operating officer Dale Henderson to be the next leader of the company.