Simone Grogan

Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will leave the national carrier before the end of 2024 following intense public scrutiny and as part of a broader board revamp to address reputational issues.

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has continued what has become a near-daily acquisition of Liontown Resources shares, advancing its stake to 18.4 per cent.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the staffing shortages causing headaches in Western Australia's early childhood education sector.

Fortescue Metals Group has signed a deal to buy 337.5 megawatts of solar energy from listed company Genex Power to power a proposed green hydrogen and ammonia project in Brisbane.

Plans for a substantial iron ore processing facility in the Pilbara spearheaded by South Korean steelmaker POSCO have surfaced following a $70 billion state government land allocation scheme.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges facing Indigenous teens in the Mid West.

The mining billionaire has overtaken chairman Tim Goyder as Liontown Resources' biggest shareholder, spelling a potential headache for Albemarle's proposed acquisition.

Jack McGinn and Simone Grogan discuss the complexities of the energy transition for regionally-focused Horizon Power.

Dual-listed contractor DRA Global has announced the surprise departure of four directors, including chairman Peter Mansell, following 'engagement' with the company's biggest shareholder.

Listed mid-tier goldminer Westgold Resources has affirmed it is on track to meet full-year guidance following a solid start to the new financial year.

WA’s dwindling pool of contenders face wary investors and technical challenges in pursuit of a new industry.

Mines Minister Bill Johnston has told a nickel forum in Perth he will continue to lobby for the commodity after it missed out on the federal government’s national list of critical minerals.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play for WA's potash hopefuls.

St Georges Terrace broker Argonaut has posted weaker profits against a particularly prosperous previous financial year, as subdued markets stifle brokerage turnover.

A share sale agreement under which potash aspirant Agrimin would acquire Kalium Lakes' flagship project from receivers has been terminated.

Hancock Prospecting's latest on-market purchase of Liontown Resources shares could take Gina Rinehart even closer to the top end of the lithium developer's register.

John Welborn-chaired Fenix Resources has struck a deal with an offshoot of the world’s largest steel producer to mine and export up to 10 million tonnes of iron ore from the Mid West.

Liquidators for Alita Resources are working against the clock to push ahead with the sale of the company’s Bald Hill mine to Mineral Resources, as details of the bid remain tightly under wraps.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the subdued celebrations of Rocky Bay's 85th birthday, and the disability service provider's future plans.

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has picked another parcel of Liontown Resources shares, accompanied by a further swipe at the explorer's under-construction flagship.

Core Lithium has recorded a $10.8 million profit on the back of its first fiscal year as a producer, as it gears up to lift production up to 90,000 tonnes in the 12 months ahead.

In this podcast, Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss Woodside's big week; Qantas hearing; Mineral Resources; De Grey; South Perth's timber tower; and plans for an ex-premier's house.

Confirmation from ASX-listed explorer Lithium Power International that it has been in talks with Chilean copper giant Codelco lifted its share price 35 per cent.

De Grey has launched a $300 million capital raising to start making a mine out of its Hemi deposit, while the inevitable sting of inflation lifts build costs to $1.3 billion.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the surprising origins of the Regional University Hub initiative being rolled out across the country. 

Administrators for Alita Resources have moved to liquidate the company, paving the way for Mineral Resources to close in on an acquisition.

Qantas chairman Richard Goyder has told a senate committee that major shareholders want him to stay on as chairman of the national carrier in the face of conflicting calls for his resignation.

A Cockburn Central power line business that has been operating for more than 30 years has been snapped up by New South Wales-based resources services provider RSGx.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the lessons learned during ASX reporting season.

The latest company reporting season was characterised by budget blowouts but also opportunities for growth in a changing economy.

Hancock Prospecting has acquired another batch of Liontown Resources shares and continued to air concerns of production and cost risks surrounding the Kathleen Valley development.

The Beyondie project will be placed under care and maintenance ahead of a planned restart under proposed new owners Agrimin, who will raise capital in the coming weeks to fund the buy.