Mark Beyer

WA’s north-west generates enormous wealth for the country but not so much for local communities.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

On the third anniversary of the destruction of Juukan Gorge, Indigenous groups have hailed the Tjiwarl native title agreement as setting a new standard with a number of firsts.

Kimberley Cotton Company has approved construction of WA’s first cotton processing gin despite needing to raise extra funds to cover a large cost blowout.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss green hydrogen investment and decarbonisation, hot springs at Dalkeith, university rankings, changes at St John WA and St John of God Health Care, and a real estate buyout.

Perth company Infinite Green Energy has linked up with South Korea’s Samsung C&T to pursue the development of a world-scale hydrogen plant just south of Dongara.

Perth contractor Aerison Group has confirmed it is in a $47 million dispute with iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss payroll tax, fees and charges, diversification, the GST and the electricity network. Also: 40under40, Alcoa’s new boss and 30 years of business in WA.