Simone Grogan

The state government has confirmed a new positive COVID-19 case in the Perth community resulting in hundreds of potential contacts.

Prospect Resources is selling a majority stake in its Zimbabwe flagship lithium project to China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co for $528 million in cash.

Shares in potash hopeful Kalium Lakes were down almost 16 per cent after the company flagged likely short-term production and technical issues at the Beyondie project.

BHP will not match Wyloo Metals’ bid for Canadian nickel play Noront Resources, clearing the way for the Forrest-backed business to acquire all capital in the company for C$1.10 apiece.

Premier McGowan has extended mandatory requirements for eligible workers to receive a third booster shot and reintroduced hard borders to all Australian states.

Gina Rinehart sold off about $10.2 million worth of shares in lithium aspirant Vulcan Energy Resources as it fought to keep a damaging short selling report out of publication, an ASX notice has revealed.

Austal’s US subsidiary has been contracted for $2.8 million to deliver initial design studies for the United States Navy’s Next Generation Logistics Ship program.

Western Australia’s bid to spearhead the nation's space sector has taken a small step, with California-based LeoLabs eyeing Collie as home for its first low earth orbit radars in the country.

A strained WA labour market and plant shutdowns have forced Pilbara Minerals to trim its forecasted production and shipping guidance for the financial year.

Electrical services company GenusPlus is set to acquire a 50 per cent stake in hybrid energy solutions business Blue Tongue Energy.

Fortescue Metals Group has pledged $750,000 to provide training, professional development and support for telephone crisis supporters under a three-year partnership with Lifeline WA.

Shares in Fremantle-based junior Bardoc Gold enjoyed a 13 per cent rise after revealing a takeover proposal from gold producer St Barbara valuing the company at $157 million.

Canadian Ambassador to China and McKinsey & Company mainstay Dominic Barton will take over as chair of Rio Tinto from May 2022, as the company navigates a post-Juukan Gorge era.

Oil Search non-executive director Michael Utsler will join the Santos board as the $21 billion merger between the companies takes effect.

Perenti will sell its geochemical and precious metal analyses subsidiary to competitor ALS for $43.6 million as part of a reassessment of its operations.

Northfleet Transport says it is on track becoming one of WA’s largest bus, truck and transport companies after acquiring privately owned business JSS Logistics.

UPDATE: The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has found ‘substantial commencement’ on Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock project has occurred.

Any remaining hopes for a summer of cricket in Western Australia have been curtailed as a snap border closure to New South Wales forces Perth Scorchers games to other states.

The ACCC will not oppose Woodside’s plan to acquire BHP petroleum assets, clearing the way for two of WA’s largest natural gas suppliers to merge.

Perth nickel company IGO has continued to push its clean energy strategy confirming it will acquire rival Western Areas in an all cash takeover, ending months of speculation.

Wesfarmers says it won’t accept any takeover offer made by Woolworths for API, as the retail giants fight for ownership of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries.

Andrew Forrest may have high hopes for green hydrogen, but plans revealed by Fortescue today to develop the Belinga project in West Africa indicate iron ore pursuits show no sign of slowing.

Perth-based digital bank BNK is selling its mortgage aggregator business to MA Financial Group for $151.6 million in cash, three months after starting a strategic review.

Mineral Resources is set to spend $3 million on lithium exploration for a potential 65 per cent stake in Pantoro and Tulla Resources' jointly owned gold project in the Norseman-Wiluna belt.

Former BHP group financial controller Graham Tiver has been chosen as Woodside’s new chief financial officer and executive vice president.

Harvest Technology Group is looking to raise $11.1 million to boost working capital, with commitments to the tune of $3 million already received from major shareholders.

Firefinch is set to pocket $100 million from institutional investors to advance the Morila gold and recently revised Goulamina lithium project in Mali.

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has bolstered its offer for Noront Resources by some 57 per cent just hours after walking away from unsuccessful détente talks with takeover rival BHP.

BHP and Forrest-backed Wyloo Metals have failed to reach an agreement on mutual takeover target Noront Resources despite weeks of deliberation between the parties.

Nickel-gold explorer Panther Metals says it is ready for an imminent start drilling after landing on the ASX following a $5 million oversubscribed IPO.

A new cohort of angel investors has shown support for the state's startup scene by presenting $100,000 to three emerging businesses at this year’s West Tech Fest.

AVZ plans to spend $75 million raised from institutional investors to start early site works at its Manono project but conceded a mining licence was taking longer than previously anticipated.