Isabel Vieira

Major health fund HBF is preparing to hike its insurance premiums by 3.95 per cent, after the federal government signed off on an industry average increase of 3.03 per cent.

Mineral Resources has struck a deal worth up to $20 million to buy an interest in the lithium rights held by junior miner Dynamic Metals across its Goldfields exploration project.

Hancock Prospecting has urged Azure Minerals shareholders to back the $1.7 billion takeover offer to “avoid future challenges and uncertainties” amid market volatility.

Administrators handling Quintis Leasing's administration have recommended winding up the company after receiving almost 30 bites during an expression of interest period.

Fremantle's heritage-listed Victoria Hall, designed by distinguished architect Talbot Hobbs, could soon be on the market following a local council vote to launch an expressions of interest period.

Subiaco craft brewery Golden West Brewing Co has temporarily ceased trading and appointed an administrator, making it the third Perth pub to run into trouble in six months.

South 32 is set to pocket $2.5 billion from the sale of its Illawarra metallurgical coal asset in NSW to a joint venture entity in the sector.

UPDATED: Fortescue has again pushed out the deadline for making a final investment call on its stalled green hydrogen and ammonia project in Brisbane.

Perth biotech company Argenica Therapeutics' drug, which is designed to reduce brain tissue death following a stroke, will be administrated at two local hospitals in a nationwide trial.

Minderoo Foundation has pledged $5 million towards demining agricultural land in Ukraine, adding to its support for the war-torn country.

Perth-headquartered mining services contractor Perenti has confirmed one of its employees has been killed in an underground mining incident in West Africa.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

Administrators appointed to Perth firm Accident Claims Lawyers last week say they are currently working to finalise a restructuring proposal.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss public transport disruption along the Armadale line.

The state government has entered leasing negotiations for the shuttered Bethesda Clinic after the $60 million private mental health centre closed its doors on Friday.

Major aluminum producer Alcoa has inked a $3.4 billion deal to acquire Alumina Limited in a move it says “reaffirms” its commitment to WA after confirming it would cease production at its Kwinana refinery.

A new food and beverage manufacturing facility has been unveiled within the Food Innovation Precinct of WA for businesses to develop and produce products on a commercial scale.

Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources is closing its cheque book to juniors in the lithium sector but is still keen on inking deals with gold miners for battery metals rights.

Administrators for vacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys say multiple leading retail brands and investment groups are bidding to buy the troubled business.

Fortescue is set to pay out $3.32 billion in dividends after a substantial lift in its interim profit, with the biggest beneficiaries being Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Mineral Resources has leant on iron ore to drive mining revenue against weak lithium and battery chemicals prices, according to its half year results.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss all the latest in the commercial property sector.

Liv Declerck and Nadia Budihardjo discuss leadership moves at RAAF.

Metals Acquisition Limited has made a strong debut on the Australian stock market after raising $325 million, claiming the title of the largest mining listing in more than five years.

Western Australian contractors and mining services providers have detailed the impact of the nickel industry woes in half year results reported to the market.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of the smallgoods sector in Western Australia.

Administrators for Wiluna Mining have outlined a plan to possibly restart mining operations, as the collapsed miner remains subject to a deed of company arrangement.

Kerry Stokes' Seven Group Holdings has made an off-market takeover offer to buy the remaining part in east coast-based Boral it doesn't already own.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss plans for the future of Floreat Forum.

Nickel has been placed on Australia's critical minerals list in a bid to aid the flailing industry, which federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says faces substantial structural challenges.

South32 has hit go on its plan to build a $3.3 billion zinc mine in the US, with the aim to start producing critical minerals from the asset by 2027.

BHP has narrowly avoided strike action threatened by its iron ore train drivers after reaching an agreement with the Mining and Energy Union today.