Isabel Vieira

Shipbuilder Austal delivered improved financial results for the full year, despite paying a sizeable settlement that was offset through a major US land transaction.

WA's iconic tall ship the STS Leeuwin II, which is backed by billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest's foundation, has been crushed by a container ship at Fremantle Port this morning.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss tech company U Group.

IGO's stake in the Greenbushes lithium joint venture has aided its full year results, as it recorded sizeable write-downs of its nickel and exploration assets.

Wesfarmers' retail businesses carried its increased profit for the full year, while its lithium business posted a $26 million loss pinned on weak prices for the battery metal.

Lynas Rare Earths has pointed to positive moments in the rare earths price market in recent months after "stubbornly low" prices impacted its full-year results.

The state government has expressed disappointment at Province Resources' decision to scrap its plans for a major green hydrogen project, and rejected claims it was responsible for the company's decision.

Henderson-headquartered Austal has agreed to pay $35 million penalty to settle an investigation over former US employees allegedly manipulating its financial reports.

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Matrix Composites & Engineering, one of Australian Marine Complex's largest landholders.

Wavering lithium prices have dented Pilbara Minerals revenue and profit for the full year, partially offset by upped sales volumes, while taking on $1 billion in new debt.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss goldminer Gold Fields and its push to shore up its place in the world.

Patriot Battery Metals has unveiled its billion-dollar plan to turn its Canadian hard rock lithium deposit into a major mining operation targeting 800,000 tonnes per annum.

Nicheliving's residential building arm signed four years' worth of work in a two-year period, the State Administrative Tribunal was told, as its debts total $76 million.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the strength and needs of the WA franchising industry.

A battery materials refinery spruiked for the Goldfields has been shelved by its east coast planner Pure Battery Technologies, citing industry forecasts and a retracted grant.

Isabel Vieira and Claire Tyrrell discuss sustainability trends in the WA apartment sector.

SRG Global has made a $111 million move for east coast utilities infrastructure builder Diona, majority of which it intends to fund through a $60 million raise.

Isabel Vieira and Claire Tyrrell discuss the strong outlook for WA apartment developers.

Battery materials explorer Charger Metals has revealed a $6.5 million takeover offer from Core Lithium, a move the latter labelled “disappointing”.

Supply chain disruptions and price escalations were factors contributing to the collapse of builder Collier Homes, whose director had injected substantial personal funds into the business.

Renewable energy developer PWR Hybrid has been contracted by Ramelius Resources to build and operate a hybrid power station at its Mt Magnet mine.

Long-standing chairman of Buru Energy Eric Streitberg has retired from the board of the oil and gas company, with David Maxwell taking the reins.

Commercial property finance broker Stamford Capital has opened an office in Perth, officially marking its presence in the WA market.

Dale Henderson-steered Pilbara Minerals has struck a deal worth $560 million to acquire Brazilian hard rock lithium explorer Latin Resources.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss this year's Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.

Reliable power could be one step closer for the Mid West town of Mullewa, after planning authorities approved a small-scale renewable energy project.

WA's Westbridge Funds Management has divested one of its industrial assets in Victoria, pocketing $30 million from the transaction.

The Nationals WA have pledged to establish a $10,000 relief payment for homeowners affected by stalled builds, should the party form government at the 2025 state election.

The corporate regulator is suing ASX Limited for allegedly making misleading statements about the progression of its paused clearing house project.

Seven West Media told investors the actions of some individuals do not reflect the business as a whole, as it reported a slimmed profit for financial year 2024.

Embroiled home builder Nicheliving's tax bill has surpassed $7 million, the tribunal was told, with lawyers set to meet again next week.

Mark Beyer and Isabel Vieira discuss a major report highlighting the challenges facing WA in meeting waste recycling goals.