Mark Beyer

Peter McBain has stepped down as chief executive of mining and civil contractor Brierty after a series of financial and operational setbacks, and will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer.

Gina Rinehart’s family company, Hancock Prospecting, has announced the purchase of two cattle stations in northern Australia, continuing the investment in agriculture by magnates such as Andrew For

Indian sandalwood producer TFS Corporation has refinanced $US200 million of debt through a note issue overnight in the US, while also raising extra funds for working capital.

Debt-laden uranium miner Paladin Energy has struck agreements to sell an interest in two of its projects, with total proceeds expected to be $US205 million ($A275 million).

An investment group led by Sydney-based Duncan Saville is set to gain control of Homeloans, after the Perth-founded mortgage lender struck a takeover deal with competitor RESIMAC.

Shareholders in one-time mining companies Cove Resources and Pacific Ore have enjoyed solid gains after the two companies resumed trading on the ASX as tech plays, with one chaired by former Alinta

Listed companies IM Medical and Rox Resources have struck a $15 million project deal that highlights the shift in market interest from technology stocks to the mining sector.

A report commissioned by Bankwest has come up with the surprising finding that a quarter of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) pay their chief executives more than $500,000 per year.

Rental rates for residential properties in Perth have fallen by 23 per cent over the past three years, the largest fall for any major capital city since World War II, while the vacancy rate has hit a new high.

SPECIAL REPORT: Lithium stocks led by Pilbara Minerals and Galaxy Resources have seized the opportunities presented by the commodity’s surge.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss shopping centre expansions, decentralising government agencies, apartment battles, asbestos dramas, and lithium heads our corporate

Listed Perth company Decimal Software and local startup Future Penny are carving out positions in Australia’s rapidly growing robo-advice market.

The state government has flagged the possibility of a broad inquiry into the use of imported building materials after confirming today that roofing panels supplied by Chinese company Yuanda to Perth Children’s Hospital contained asbestos.

Chief executive salaries in WA are continuing to ratchet down, and companies are seeking more flexibility, a study of nearly 30 new appointments this year has found.

SPECIAL REPORT: The dramatic rise and fall of iron ore producers and the recent surge in gold and lithium stocks have been highlighted by a historic review of WA’s major listed companies.

In this Business News podcast Dan Wilkie and Mark Beyer discuss Total Shareholder Returns, the federal election, Western Power, Port Hedland development, Perth tech startups and WA property.

Western Australia’s largest indigenous contractor has elected a new chairman and confirmed plans to lift both Aboriginal ownership and Aboriginal participation on its board.

SPECIAL REPORT: Indigenous entrepreneur Joanne Pellew must be getting used to racking up firsts.

SPECIAL REPORT: Indigenous contractors are revising their business plans and moving into new sectors as the mining construction boom has waned.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Rising Stars, Satterley, Subiaco Pavilion, David Flanagan, Woodside and indigenous business.

Tim Levy has already built two successful businesses, and has global ambitions for his latest startup.

SPECIAL REPORT: Having taken the opportunity provided by the mining construction boom to establish his own contracting firm, Robby Mallard is now in the process of building a diversified and sustainable business.

SPECIAL REPORT: Rising Stars winner Injury Connect found initial success targeting an under-serviced niche market, but is now pursuing broader growth. 

Ross North has been awarded the Master Builders’ Association’s Robert Law Award after nearly 50 years’ in the industry in Western Australia.

David Flanagan has resigned as managing director of Atlas Iron, three weeks after US lawyer Eugene Davis took over from Cheryl Edwardes as the iron ore miner’s chairman.

Caravel Minerals believes its Calingiri copper mine is set to be an outstanding project, based on a detailed scoping study that it believes is a best-case example of what listed companies need to prepare in order to meet current disclosure rules.

Perth business executive Peter Fogarty is leading two innovative water supply projects designed to underpin major agricultural and industrial projects in regional WA.

Listed companies Imdex and Nuheara, the FTI’s Kate Raynes-Goldie and the developer of start-up business Family Zone were among the winners at this year’s WAITTA INCITE awards for information and communication technology.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Brexit, Rio reshuffle, MacMahon and Peter Fogarty’s new business ambitions.

Drilling services company Imdex has continued to refresh its board, with corporate adviser and company director Anthony Wooles recruited to replace long-serving chairman Ross Kelly.

EY has named 13 West Australian finalists in its annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards while also announcing Adrian Fini as its latest Champion of Entrepreneurship.

Orica chief executive Alberto Calderon argued today that the gloom surrounding the mining industry was overdone, saying it would continue to grow.