Warrick Hazeldine

Six new leasing deals have been confirmed for the CBD this week, including strategic communications company Cannings Purple, which has today announced its relocation from West Perth to Brookfield Place Tower 2.

Adapting services to include new digital platforms is a key focus for the major players in Perth’s communications sector led by Cannings Purple, which has maintained its top spot on the Business News ranking of the state’s largest public and investor relations firms.

Two major organisations have recently honoured successful Western Australians, with the Australian Institute of Company Directors presenting exellence awards to Wayne Osborn and Erica Smyth, while Curtin University has recognised the achievements of two former 40under40 winners.

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Public relations may not immediately spring to mind in terms of business sectors likely to experience ongoing demand amid the COVID-19-driven economic downturn.

Communications consultancy Cannings Purple has shifted one of its founding directors, Warrick Hazeldine, from managing director to non-executive chair of the board following the retirement of outgoing chair Keith Jones on January 31st next year.

Perth company Global Lithium Resources is expected to close its $10 million initial public offering after just four days, signalling keen investor interest in its Pilbara project.

Global Lithium Resources has begun its first day of trading after raising $10 million under an IPO, with its share price jumping 40 per cent.

Aspiring battery materials producer ChemX Materials has launched a $7 million initial public offering, as part of a stock market listing expected in December.

Karen Brown will become chair of Cannings Purple's board, replacing the communication firm’s founder Warrick Hazeldine who is stepping down in February.

Two Perth business people from very different backgrounds – fast food and corporate communications – have teamed up to establish a joint family office and private equity venture.

With multiple changes at the top of WA’s leading investor relations firms, we review their performance and strategies.

Global Lithium Resources has recruited two seasoned mining executives in a bid to elevate its budding Marble Bar project into a world-class operation.

Global Lithium secured new investment from Mineral Resources, Pantoro is set to bank $45 million ahead of planned first gold production, while Westgold raised $100 million to step up output.

Minister Bill Johnston says his department is having its own trouble recruiting staff to process exploration approvals, in response to industry calls for faster lead times to access ground.

Shares in Warrick Hazeldine-chaired Global Lithium Resources have risen to a new high after major shareholder Mineral Resources lifted its interest in the business.

Global Lithium is lining up $121 million from institutional investors to buy the remaining stake in its second exploration project, with Mineral Resources pitching in to maintain its interest.

Former GR Engineering managing director Geoff Jones has been appointed as non-executive chair of Mineral Resources-backed junior Global Lithium Resources.