Matt Mckenzie

Rising costs for the Yanchep and Thornlie to Cockburn rail lines, and two new investments, have helped lift the state government's bill for 18 Metronet projects to $9.1 billion.

Shares in Mark Creasy-backed explorer Galileo Mining tripled today after it reported a major palladium and platinum discovery at its Norseman Project.

Contractor DRA Global says its revenue may drop by as much as 25 per cent this year after contract losses and project delays.

Black Mountain Energy has applied for approval to more than double groundwater extraction for its planned fracking exploration program in the Canning Basin.

The price tag of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road will hit $1.25 billion, with the state government to pledge a further $80 million in the upcoming budget.

Legendary mining entrepreneur Ron Sayers has been remembered as generous, entertaining, and a big-thinking business leader after passing away this morning.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie review the key policy debates in the federal election this week.

Red Hill has been selected as the site for Woodside Petroleum’s first plant turning carbon emissions into ethanol after a deal with the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council.

Alinta Energy has warned Western Power’s proposed regulatory deal could lead to higher electricity prices and favour rooftop solar ahead of utility-scale renewables.

Critical minerals, downstream processing and government support are the key trends in the state’s mining project pipeline.

Two Coyne Group entities have entered liquidation weeks after New Sensation Homes, but it’s understood the business units were not substantial.

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and event cancellations has pushed Perth streetwear brand Live Clothing into liquidation, with owners hoping to find a buyer to save the business.

The cash rate could be expected to rise over time to 2.5 per cent, RBA governor Philip Lowe has said, while the central bank forecasts inflation could get worse before it gets better.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the RBA's reasoning for lifting interest rates, why more rises are expected, and what it means for the election.

The nation’s benchmark interest rate has been lifted 25 basis points to 0.35 per cent by the Reserve Bank of Australia, as it seeks to respond to inflation running at 5.1 per cent.

An export-scale ammonia plant backed by 5.2 gigawatts of renewable power near Kalbarri has been submitted for environmental assessment.

A Japanese business has completed the purchase of a $US327 million stake in Santos’ Barossa gas project, just a week after reports suggested South Korean financing was in jeopardy.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray debate what role governments should play in backing critical minerals.

Arafura Resources has selected NAB and Societe Generale to lead a $US510 million debt raise for its Nolans rare earth project.

The founder of Drone Sky Shows plans to invest in an east coast fleet, and says reducing red tape would help the industry expand.

Border closures and skills shortages have hit state government plans to recruit new approvals officers, with the opposition's Tjorn Sibma saying the challenges had been kept secret.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie talk about why record inflation shouldn't be a mystery to onlookers.

Inflation in Perth has hit the highest level since 1990 at 7.6 per cent, with rising homebuilding costs a key contributor.

Mineral Resources shares have nosedived as iron ore miners headed lower and the company announced it would issue up to $US1 billion in unsecured notes to institutional buyers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss whether Australia's low unemployment is driven by the inflation environment.

Mark McGowan has said he would not have done anything differently in stimulating the construction industry, after more businesses failed in recent weeks.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray discusses the strategic implications of a major piece of defence infrastructure earmarked for Henderson.

Western Australia recorded 8,144 COVID cases overnight, with 200 people in hospital; as Mark McGowan reaffirms he will ease further restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.

The unemployment rate among women in Western Australia is just 3 per cent, the lowest since 2008, with the state posting a sharp improvement in the jobless rate in March.

Consumers are pessimistic about the state’s economy, with confidence dropping nearly 10 per cent in April.

Harvey Water is progressing a market-led proposal for water infrastructure in the South West, after the state government cancelled support for Collie Water's $400 million plan.

Alinta Energy has lodged environmental documents for a 90 megawatt Port Hedland solar farm, days after receiving development approval for a battery.