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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Industry body 'disappointed' over SA mine rejection

Mining 09 Feb 2023

Industry body 'disappointed' over SA mine rejection

The nation's peak mining and exploration body has described the South Australian government's rejection of an Adelaide Hills mining application as a “major blow for the entire industry”.

De Grey lures funding options for Mallina

Mining 09 Feb 2023

De Grey lures funding options for Mallina

De Grey Mining has received proposals from 14 lenders to finance the development of its $1 billion star asset in the Pilbara.

Appointments 08 Feb 2023

Insolvency appointments January 25 to February 7 2023

There were 17 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the past fortnight.

EVR secures $25m investment

Contracts 07 Feb 2023

EVR secures $25m investment

EV Resources has penned a $25 million investment commitment with Sapphire Global Energy Fund resulting in a more than 50 per cent jump in its share price.

Aerison wins $100m in contracts

Contracts 07 Feb 2023

Aerison wins $100m in contracts

West Perth-based mining services company Aerison has won $100 million worth of new contracts for projects across Western Australia and South Australia.

New home builds fall below target

Property 07 Feb 2023

New home builds fall below target

Australia's new home builds in 2022-23 are forecast to drop more than 16 per cent below the 200,000 houses per annum needed to meet the nation's dwelling targets.

BHP secures Brazilian approval for takeover

Deals 06 Feb 2023

BHP secures Brazilian approval for takeover

BHP's $9.6 billion planned acquisition of Oz Minerals is one step closer after it received clearance from Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defence.

88 Energy to raise $17.5m

Deals 06 Feb 2023

88 Energy to raise $17.5m

Perth-based 88 Energy is set to raise $17.5 million to fund several of its oil exploration projects in Alaska.

SRG secures $40m contracts

Contracts 06 Feb 2023

SRG secures $40m contracts

Subiaco-based SRG Global has won $40 million worth of engineering contracts in the marine, rail and bridge sectors.

Seafarms told to pay $13m to contractor

Regulation 03 Feb 2023

Seafarms told to pay $13m to contractor

Aquaculture company Seafarms Group has been told to pay $13.9 million to construction company Canstruct over disputes with its proposed Project Sea Dragon facility.

Iluka awards two $14m contracts

Mining 03 Feb 2023

Iluka awards two $14m contracts

Perth-based mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has awarded two $14 million contracts to technology and chemistry company SciDev.

Maiden blast at Liontown project

Mining 03 Feb 2023

Maiden blast at Liontown project

The first open-pit blast has been fired at Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley lithium mine after the company announced the project's $300 million cost blowout last month.

Winsome to raise $60m for lithium projects

Deals 03 Feb 2023

Winsome to raise $60m for lithium projects

Lithium hopeful Winsome Resources is set to raise $60 million to fast track its exploration projects in Canada.

Prison sentence for former financial adviser

Financial Services 03 Feb 2023

Prison sentence for former financial adviser

Former Perth financial adviser John Wertheimer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for making 48 unauthorised client transactions.

New leadership for explorer, tech firm

Mining 02 Feb 2023

New leadership for explorer, tech firm

West Perth-based Surefire Resources and I Synergy Group have announced the appointment of new chief executives.

SRG wins $220m Northern Star contracts

Contracts 02 Feb 2023

SRG wins $220m Northern Star contracts

Mining services provider SRG Global has won $220 million worth of contracts with Northern Star Resources for work at several of its Western Australian gold operations.

Patriot names inaugural CEO

Mining 01 Feb 2023

Patriot names inaugural CEO

Newly listed exploration company Patriot Lithium has announced the appointment of its inaugural chief executive after two months trading on the market.

Multiplant wins CBH rail contract

Agribusiness 31 Jan 2023

Multiplant wins CBH rail contract

Perth-based Multiplant Holdings has won a contract with CBH Group for rail and civil construction at the cooperative's Brookton site.

Beach’s Perth Basin reserve volume sinks

Oil & Gas 31 Jan 2023

Beach’s Perth Basin reserve volume sinks

Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy has reported a drop of more than 10 per cent in its estimated Perth Basin gas reserves after undertaking a drilling campaign at Waitsia.

OZ Minerals hits records, costs up

Mining 30 Jan 2023

OZ Minerals hits records, costs up

Australian miner OZ Minerals has produced a record amount of copper in the December quarter to meet its 2022 guidance but is bracing for higher electricity costs.

Lynas boosts sales, faces contract uncertainty

Mining 30 Jan 2023

Lynas boosts sales, faces contract uncertainty

Lynas Rare Earths has reported a bolstered sales revenue of $232.7 million in the December quarter, while its Malaysian operation hinges on a contract extension.

Committee for Perth secures new CEO

News 27 Jan 2023

Committee for Perth secures new CEO

Businesswoman Paula Rogers has been named as the new head of the Committee for Perth.

Austal wins $25m US Navy contract

Transport & Logistics 27 Jan 2023

Austal wins $25m US Navy contract

Australian shipbuilder Austal has secured a contract with the US Navy Virginia-class submarine program worth up to $US25 million.

Deals 27 Jan 2023

Clough pushes back Webuild sale

Clough's administrators have pushed back Webuild's exclusivity period to buy its major projects despite finalising an agreement last week.

Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Government 27 Jan 2023

Leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.

FMG plans green future, breaks records

Mining 27 Jan 2023

FMG plans green future, breaks records

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group broke its iron ore shipping record in the December quarter while plans to progress its green energy projects faced a setback.

Newcrest reports steady growth

Mining 25 Jan 2023

Newcrest reports steady growth

Newcrest Mining's $214 million West Dome stage eight upgrade at its Telfer mine in the Pilbara is progressing while the feasibility study for its Havieron project has again been pushed back.

MinRes lithium project delayed

Mining 25 Jan 2023

MinRes lithium project delayed

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources has pushed back the expansion of its Mt Marion lithium project due to labour shortages and delayed supply of processing equipment.

New CEO for Southern Ports

Transport & Logistics 25 Jan 2023

New CEO for Southern Ports

The Southern Ports Authority will have a new leader after Ports Minister Rita Saffioti announced the retirement of chief executive Steve Lewis.

Ningaloo businesses prepare for eclipse

Government 25 Jan 2023

Ningaloo businesses prepare for eclipse

Businesses in the Pilbara and Gascoyne have received grants to assist with preparation for the solar eclipse event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the region.

Norwest backs improved takeover

Mining 24 Jan 2023

Norwest backs improved takeover

Norwest Energy directors have unanimously recommended shareholders accept Mineral Resources' improved $497 million takeover offer after previously pushing to reject a lower bid.

Euroz reports profit drop

Financial Services 24 Jan 2023

Euroz reports profit drop

Financial services company Euroz Hartleys has recorded a sharp drop in profits to just $3.1 million for the six months to December 2022.

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