Justin Fris

Kaiser Reef managing director Brad Valiukas says he is hopeful the gold producer can capitalise on rising gold prices.

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has reaffirmed both commitment and desire to be involved with the club long-term.

Zoran Bebic-led Monadelphous has added to its workbook for the second time in as many days, on the back of booking a suite of contracts.

The latest on Hancock's $850m move for gas assets; Greatland, Regis coffers near $1bn; Seven West-Southern Cross deal finalised.

Another WA midcap developer has received a letter of support in relation to bringing a Brazilian rare earths project into production.

Southern Cross Media Group has sealed its acquisition of Seven West Media after securing approvals, as SWM's chief financial officer announces his departure from the merged media company.

Shares in Viridis Mining & Minerals closed trade up 12 per cent to $1.39 on Tuesday, following news that the junior had achieved a key milestone in relation to its Colossus rare earth project in Brazil.

Craig Hutchison-led Sports Entertainment Group has completed its divestment of the Perth Wildcats to Mark Arena.

Zoran Bebic-led Monadelphous has extended its working relationship with iron ore major BHP, after securing another significant contract worth $175 million.

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Subiaco-based midcap Metallium has extended its working relationship with global trading and mining conglomerate Glencore, on the back of a key binding agreement.

Golf Western Australia has looked inward in order to find its successor for outgoing chief executive Gary Thomas.

Timor Leste-focused Estrella Resources has appointed Robert Mencel as its chief executive, effective immediately.

Henderson-based Civmec has hit the ground running in 2026, securing more than $400 million in new contracts and extensions for its workbook.

Leederville-located Sullivan Logistics Stadium appears on course to become a minimum 20,000 seat capacity venue, in a bid to attract more major Australian Rules Football events to WA.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss WA family business dynasties.

Macmahon Holdings shares reached 61 cents early on Wednesday - their highest in 13 years - following the execution of two contracts with an overall value of $843 million.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss some prominent multigenerational family businesses in Perth.

Brian Rodan-chaired Augustus Minerals has announced a significant management change with Dr James Warren resigning as chief executive, effective immediately.

Perseus Mining is unlikely to submit a revised bid for Predictive Discovery, quashing rumours of a bidding war with fellow ASX-lister Robex Resources.

Cash Converters' investment and involvement in Western Australian rugby league has continued, following an announcement on Sunday.

Critical minerals-focused Locksley Resources has announced another key appointment on its journey to become a significant antimony producer in the US.

Medallion Metals has announced plans to raise up to $60 million, as it moves towards potentially acquiring the Forrestania nickel operation from IGO next year.

Matthew Hogan-led Venus Metals has announced that lithium producer IGO will proceed with the stage two farm-in period of the Bridgetown-Greenbushes project.

Shares in Glenn Corrie-led Hazer Group rose by 22 per cent on Friday morning, following news it had signed a binding agreement with M Resources.

WA Football (formerly the WA Football Commission) has announced that Michael Roberts will depart as chief executive early next year.

As it moves toward first production in the second half of next year at its Arrowsmith North project, VRX Silica has secured additional offtake agreements.

Shares in Predictive Discovery were sold off on Thursday, following news of an amended merger agreement with Robex Resources.

Perth's hopes of hosting a proposed Serie A league clash between AC Milan and Como at Optus Stadium in February appear to have been dealt a blow.

Battery metals firm Talga Group plans to raise up to $19.5 million, while gold explorer Torque Metals has cut the ribbon on a $15 million placement.

Mid-cap developer Astral Resources has announced it will raise $65 million in order to fast-track development across its Mandilla, Feysville and Spargoville gold projects.

Shares in goldminer Ramelius Resources rose early on Wednesday, following news that the company's board had approved a $250 million share buyback program.