Simone Grogan

Shares in BCI Minerals dropped 11 per cent after pushing back its targeted date for first salt shipments, with the extent of cost hikes on the billion-dollar project still to be confirmed.

Galileo Mining is set to bank $20.4 million from a capital raising cornerstoned by major shareholders Mark Creasy and IGO.

A familiar trinity of inflation, supply chain disruptions and skilled labour shortages are keeping a lid on WA business growth, with 4 out of 5 organisations struggling to fill vacancies.

Shares in Subiaco-based gold producer Regis Resources closed the day up 10 per cent after reporting solid gold production for the month and financial year, despite costs ringing in at the higher end.

Genesis Minerals is set to acquire WA gold miner Dacian Gold in a scrip deal valuing the target at $111 million, with non-executive director Nev Power to resign should the purchase go ahead.

Firefinch says a review into its Mali operations is underway after withdrawing production guidance entirely citing sanctions in West Africa and swelling cost pressures.

Discussions regarding a potential deal between Genesis Minerals and St Barbara are back on the table, though fellow gold play Dacian Gold is also reportedly in the Raleigh Finalyson-led company’s sights.

Oceana Lithium has made a strong start to its first day on the ASX on the back of an oversubscribed $6 million initial public offering.

A cohort of 11 regional and metropolitan architects have been contracted to design new STEM facilities for 19 public secondary schools in Western Australia.

The redesign of a Spanish Mission-style home in Cottesloe has earned national recognition.

The state government is trialling a 12-month pilot that will require suppliers to provide their gender equality credentials as part of the procurement process.

Cyprium Metals is seeking up to $26 million from investors to fund a restart of its Nifty copper project in WA’s Pilbara region.

Sneakers & Jeans Hospitality Group owner Andy Freeman has said businesses like his can’t be sole trailblazers in cultivating a night-time economy in Perth’s CBD.

Liontown Resources will push ahead with its proposed Kathleen Valley lithium project after tying up its third and final offtake deal and a $300 million debt facility with Ford.

Firefinch managing director Michael Anderson has stepped down from his role with the Mali-focused gold miner with an update on the company’s performance and production guidance pending.

Firefinch non-executive directors Naomi Scott and Liz Wall have resigned from the company’s board no less than a month after they were appointed.

Perth-based Orthocell has struck a 25-year licensing and distribution agreement valued at $23.1 million with a major dental implant company.

One of Australia’s largest gold mines could be in for an upgrade, with Northern Star evaluating three mill expansion options ranging from $400 million to $1.4 billion for its Kalgoorlie operations.

Evolution Mining and Oz Minerals have foreshadowed lower-than-expected production and likely cost increases at their respective projects.

Shares in Perth junior Widgie Nickel launched more than 40 per cent on the back of hitting what it believes to be a new nickel discovery within its Mt Edwards project near Kambalda.

Gold Road Resources will proceed to a compulsory acquisition of DGO Gold after sweetening its all-scrip offer for the Melbourne-based explorer last month.

Wide Open Agriculture has cut the ribbon on a new pilot-scale facility designed to convert lupin into a plant-based protein developed with Curtin University.

Zero carbon lithium aspirant Vulcan Energy has won backing from multinational automaker Stellantis, taking up $76 million worth of stock to become its second-largest shareholder.

Firefinch spin-off Leo Lithium has made a lacklustre debut on the ASX, closing its first day of trade around 25 per cent lower than its issue price.

Ramelius Resources has prepared investors for lower gold output for the financial year, pushing its share price down nearly 9 per cent.

Rare earths newcomer OD6 Metals has had a subdued start to its first trading session on the ASX, with shares changing hands around 4 cents lower than its initial public offer price.

Shares in St Barbara have taken a dive as the gold producer weighs up the future of two of its operations, while announcing the closure of its Melbourne office.

Fenix Resources has inked a deal to acquire Newhaul’s stake in a haulage joint venture between the two companies for an initial $16.5 million.

Pfizer takeover target ResApp has had its valuation cut after its COVID-19 detecting cough tool failed to meet performance requirements needed to lock in an improved all-cash offer for the business.

Perth firm Euroz Hartleys has raised $400,000 during its fourth annual Commission for a Cause Day, where brokers donate fees from a full trading day to charity.

Structural Monitoring Systems has initiated a board restructure, cost cuts and a rebrand as part of a bid to commercialise its aircraft testing technology.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has valued a suite of recently secured domestic and overseas work at more than $300 million.