Paul Everingham

Any increase in royalty rates could risk the resources sector’s ongoing strength, the industry’s lobby group has warned.

Western Australia will reopen its borders to all states and territories from November 14, but some restrictions will remain for people from NSW and Victoria.

A scathing parliamentary report into Rio Tinto's destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves has found responsibility lay across industry and government, but its recommendations have not all been accepted by the mining lobby. or the WA government.

As firefighters attempt to contain an out-of-control blaze in Perth's east, the state’s peak resources body has established an initiative to raise much-needed funds.

Five Western Australian women have been recognised for their contribution to the state’s resources sector, with Cube Consulting’s Rebecca Prain claiming the top honour.

Labour market pressures in WA will peak in the second half of next year amid a surge in mining and infrastructure projects.

The value of production and number of jobs in Western Australia’s resources sector has reached new levels.

With the big iron ore miners continuing to make record profits, is the WA community getting a fair return?

Woodside Petroleum executive Fiona Hick has today become the first woman to be appointed president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

WA's mining sector has welcomed the federal government's decision to reinvest in a national exploration scheme over the next four years.

BHP has produced first ore at its $4.7 billion South Flank mine, which features autonomous trucking, 40 per cent female employment and 15 per cent indigenous employment.

Top officials from the mining industry have come together to affirm their support for clamping down on sexual assault in the workplace as allegations of misconduct roil the sector.

The state government has tasked Treasury with assessing potential compensation for small businesses affected by the latest snap four-day lockdown.

Chevron will proceed with the $US4 billion Jansz-Io subsea compression project to supply the Gorgon facility, while Woodside recently secured JDAP approval for Pluto Train 2.

A new report on the economic contribution of the resources sector has highlighted the largest winner by far is Perth, where most fly-in, fly-out workers live.

Strong mining activity has highlighted the critical housing shortages in resources-rich areas.

The state government has committed an extra $2.5 million a year to a scheme aimed at encouraging further investment in WA's mining sector.

Cirrus Networks' board has continued to reject a takeover proposal made by Webcentral Group, which is now seeking to remove three directors of the local IT services firm.

Paul Everingham has revealed his intention to leave Cirrus Networks if shareholders vote in favour of appointing two directors from unsolicited bidder Webcentral Group.

The oil and gas sector has strongly criticised the state government’s new resources sector strategy, saying it failed to focus on policies needed to achieve future success.

The board of Cirrus Networks has continued to reject an unsolicited takeover proposal from Webcentral Group, after an independent expert deemed the offer unfair and unreasonable.

COVID-19 vaccinations will soon become mandatory for those working in the state’s resources sector, with all workers required to get their first jab by December 1.

A hostile takeover of local IT services firm Cirrus Networks has escalated, after its Victorian bidder alleged the target made a number of inaccurate statements that could mislead shareholders.

About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.

The CME has backed the need for changes to employee screening and the reporting of sexual assault, admitting it could not guarantee sacked perpetrators had not gone on to work elsewhere.

Master Builders WA is standing firm on its support for voluntary vaccines and has criticised the state government’s proposed fines for unvaccinated workers as excessive.

The opposition has accused the state government of ramming through the new Aboriginal Heritage Bill, while industry warns the significant adjustment required should not be underestimated.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

Paul Everingham will step down from his role as chief executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia at the end of his contract in May.

Billions of dollars of developments have waited years for approvals as regulators become more conservative and appeals add to delays.

Rebecca Tomkinson will start as chief executive at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia in the coming months, the first woman to hold the role in the chamber's history.

The state’s peak resources body is cracking down on alcohol consumption at mining camps, introducing a four-drink limit as part of sweeping industry-wide restrictions.

Paul Everingham, the man credited with guiding the state’s resources sector through COVID-19, has been appointed to lead the newly-formed Asia-Pacific energy association.

Paul Everingham-chaired resources sector IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks entered an ASX trading halt shortly after revealing a partnership with AI computing firm Nvidia today.

Sydney-based technology business Atturra has offered to acquire Paul Everingham-chaired IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks in a $49 million deal.

An emotional Bill Johnston has used his valedictory speech to parliament to thank the state’s business leaders for their support over his career, while calling out the state of modern politics