Simone Grogan

ASX-listed Perth contractor Aerison Group has called in administrators just over a month after failing to settle a $47 million dispute with iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

Westgold Resources has declared its intentions to make a $177 million scrip bid for gold junior Musgrave Minerals, with both companies occupying land in the busy Murchison gold province.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss the growing movement to create greater corporate awareness around menopause in the workplace.

Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.

Austal says it is regularly involved in discussions with potential suitors in response to reports several US investment funds had approached the Henderson-based shipbuilder.

A worker has been killed in an incident at Woodside Energy's North Rankin offshore platform off the Burrup peninsula.

St Barbara’s board has told shareholders there is no material improvement in Silver Lake Resources’ latest proposal to buy Gwalia and can’t see a realistic pathway that it could become superior.

Rio Tinto will spend $US395 million ($A597 million) building a desalination plant in a two-year construction effort to increase water supply for its Pilbara operations.

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore business has recruited US-based energy executive Christine Morris as its new chief financial officer.

Cash flowing into the exploration sector fell sharply while initial public activity stagnated during the March quarter, new research from BDO has shown.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play for WA's civil contractors facing a substantial pipeline of infrastructure work.

Decorated Perth-born soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation case against three newspapers over articles published in 2018 has been dismissed in the Federal Court in Sydney.

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson and premier-elect Roger Cook's nominated deputy, Rita Saffioti, have dismissed suggestions of hard feelings following the battle for WA Labor leadership this week.

Paladin Energy and Deep Yellow have taken to the ASX to hose down media speculation that the Namibian government may look to up its stake in upcoming projects.

Silver Lake Resources has made another move to buy St Barbara’s Gwalia operations, although the companies seemingly differ on whether it constitutes a new proposal.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.

Roger Cook has stepped out with his proposed second in command, Rita Saffioti, saying they are ready to lead Western Australia.

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss the economic challenges and opportunities faced by those doing business in WA’s north west region over the years.

Greatland Gold will partner with Rio Tinto to broaden exploration efforts close to its Havieron flagship while locking in support for a $220 million debt commitment ahead of studies at the project.

Crown Resorts could be in for a $450 million fine as part of an agreed penalty for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing breaches across its Perth and Melbourne operations.

Gold Corporation boss Jason Waters has resigned from his position leading the embattled Perth Mint to become chief executive officer of Perth Airport.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the historic resignation of Premier Mark McGowan and the candidates most likely to replace him.

From the prime minister to mining leaders, the resignation of Mark McGowan has drawn broad praise for the outgoing premier’s leadership during his six years at the helm of WA.

Mark McGowan will resign as the premier of Western Australia by the end of the week, after revealing he does not have the energy and drive to continue in the role.

Architect and City of Perth Councillor Sandy Anghie has confirmed she will challenge incumbent Basil Zempilas to become Perth's lord mayor at the election this October.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the rapid rate of change in Perth's professional services industries over the past 30 years.

Treasury has referred recent revelations of a tax leaks scandal currently plaguing PwC Australia to the Australian Federal Police to consider a criminal investigation.

BHP has referred a proposal for four iron ore deposits to sustain output from its linchpin Newman hub to the state's environmental regulator.

St Barbara chair Kerry Gleeson has lambasted Silver Lake for demanding what she has called ‘a disruptive and unrealistic two-week due diligence exercise’.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn speak about the growth and transformation of Western Australia's resources sector over the past 30 years.

The board of takeover target St Barbara is now deliberating another offer from Silver Lake Resources after Genesis Minerals sweetened its transaction proposal last week.

Senior journalists Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss Perth city’s commercial property evolution over the past three decades.