Isabel Vieira

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Isabel Vieira joined Business News in 2022, leading breaking news and covering resources (critical minerals), insolvencies and corporate finance.

Ms Vieira is now chief of staff and Business News' Power 500 special publication editor. She also won an Alliance Area of Business Publishers award in both 2024 and 2025.

Ms Vieira previously spent two years in the Great Southern, first at the independent Great Southern Weekender and then at Seven West Media's Narrogin Observer and Albany Advertiser newspapers.

She studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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Mining 6 hours ago

Power 500: WA’s power brokers revealed

Premier Roger Cook has cemented his place at the pinnacle of the Power 500, while the chiefs of Western Australia's two biggest iron ore miners have pipped publication stalwarts for top spots.

Mining 1 day ago

IGO shares slide after fire at processing plant

IGO says spodumene production remains on track after reporting that a fire broke out at its new chemical-grade processing plant at the Greenbushes lithium operation.

Retail 2 days ago

Barbeques Galore collapses, WA stores to close

National retailer Barbeques Galore is set to shutter its 62 company-owned stores after a rescue deal from its owner and secured lender fell through.

At Close of Business

Podcasts 05 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 5 2026

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera unpack some of WA's biggest corporate U-turns in the wake of Allbirds' AI pivot.

Mining 05 Jun 2026

PLS plant a 'big step' for Pilbara processing

PLS is readying to bring its mid-stream demonstration plant online at its Pilgangoora mine site, aiming to prove up lithium phosphate production from a project conceived during the depths of a market downturn.

Financial Services 05 Jun 2026

Euroz explores $145m corp fin division deal

Euroz Hartleys has confirmed the Bank of Montreal has made a $145 million cash offer to potentially acquire its corporate finance division.

Mining 05 Jun 2026

Leichhardt cleared to double salt operation

Leichhardt has been cleared by the state's environmental umpire to double the size of its Lake MacLeod salt harvesting operation to 3 million tonnes per annum.

Mining 04 Jun 2026

Lynas picks COO as interim boss

Lynas Rare Earths has appointed chief operating officer Pol Le Roux as interim chief executive while it continues its search for a permanent successor to Amanda Lacaze.

ACOB

Podcasts 29 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA's largest aged care providers are uniting to provide quality care and services.

Mining 29 May 2026

Barnaba sells $13m worth of Greatland shares

Perth businessman Mark Barnaba has sold two-thirds of his stake in Greatland Resources, notching more than $13 million from shares in the Forrest-controlled gold miner.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 28 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 28 2026

Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the under-representation of female leaders in public companies.

Defence 28 May 2026

Austal appoints new USA president

Henderson-domiciled Austal has appointed a permanent president for its US division, after the outgoing lead's retirement was announced shortly after a major accounting error.

Health 28 May 2026

WA govt backs Bethesda to take control of Mount Hospital

Not-for-profit operator Bethesda Health Care has gained financial backing from the state government to take over operations at Mount Hospital from embattled owner Healthscope.

Mining 28 May 2026

Lynas chief laments lack of female bosses

As she prepares to retire, Amanda Lacaze says companies are still failing to balance the C-suite.

Mining 27 May 2026

Lacaze warns of CGT changes impact on exploration

Newly minted Minerals Council of Australia chair Amanda Lacaze has warned of the undesirable consequences of the looming tax changes for the minerals exploration sector.

Mining 26 May 2026

Outgoing Lynas chief new chair of Minerals Council

Lynas Rare Earths' outgoing chief executive Amanda Lacaze has emerged as the new chair of the Minerals Council of Australia.

Mining 26 May 2026

MinRes in $490m lithium mine expansion

Mineral Resources and its JV partner are investing $490 million in an underground expansion of its Mt Marion lithium mine, a move it expects will pay off in less than a year.

News 21 May 2026

Super Pit boss Stuart Tonkin to step down

Questions loom over who will lead the Super Pit miner after two prominent board members foreshadowed their exit late last year.

Retail 14 May 2026

Perth retailer Boffins Books to close

Independent Perth retailer Boffins Books will be closing its doors after 37 years, citing rising operational costs and a tightening economic environment.

Government 12 May 2026

Fed govt details sweeping tax reform

The federal government is replacing the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount with a new minimum rate and is restricting negative gearing to new home builds from budget night onwards.

Deals 07 May 2026

Gaines sells $5.5m worth of FMG shares

Former Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has sold almost $5.5 million worth of shares in the iron ore major, representing the lion's share of her stake.

Government 06 May 2026

Pre-budget announcement spree hits $10b

More than $10 billion worth of funding commitments have already been unveiled ahead of the state budget on Thursday, with another $2 billion-plus surplus expected to headline.

Food & Drink 06 May 2026

Running With Thieves expands to Henderson

Running With Thieves is preparing to open its third hospitality venue in Henderson, ahead of its planned Port Hedland site, as it looks to capitalise on the growing defence precinct workforce.

Food & Drink 01 May 2026

KB Seafood strikes deal with Lobster Shack owners

National seafood group KB Seafood will be taking over operational control of Indian Ocean Rock Lobster's Cervantes processing facility, in a move that doubles its capacity in WA.

Mining 30 Apr 2026

MinRes lifts guidance, haul road unscathed

Mineral Resources has raised output targets across Onslow Iron, its two lithium mines and its mining services arm, as its previously weather-hampered private haul road avoided cyclone damage.

Mining 29 Apr 2026

Liontown moves on Kathleen Valley expansion

Liontown is pushing ahead with early works on its previously pared back expansion plans for its Kathleen Valley underground mine, citing confidence in the lithium market's trajectory.

Mining 24 Apr 2026

Greenbushes performance ‘disappointing’, IGO says

IGO has labelled performance at Greenbushes as “disappointing” after cutting its lithium production guidance and grappling with safety incidents through the quarter.

Mining 24 Apr 2026

PLS swells coffers after record quarter

Pilbara lithium miner PLS Group has grown its cash coffers to $1.5 billion amid a record production result and improved pricing, as it progresses its production expansion plans.

Government 23 Apr 2026

State govt to digitise driver’s licences

Almost $30 million has been set aside to digitise driver's licences in the upcoming state budget, as the government moves to modernise services in line with other states.

Mining 22 Apr 2026

Iluka’s Eneabba spend nears $1b

Iluka Resources says the conflict in the Middle East has accelerated electrification efforts, as its capital expenditure on its under-construction Eneabba rare earths refinery nears $1 billion.

Mining 21 Apr 2026

Lynas saves on diesel, sales revenue soars

Lynas Rare Earths expects higher costs stemming from the Middle East conflict but has remained largely insulated from the fuel crisis due to its hybrid power plant, as its sales revenue soars.

Deals 20 Apr 2026

Matrix backs $90m takeover offer

Henderson-headquartered oil and gas equipment manufacturer Matrix Composites & Engineering has backed a $90 million takeover offer from Advanced Innergy Holdings.

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