Mark Beyer

BHP has struck a deal with Alinta Energy that will underpin development of a 45 MW solar farm and battery and potentially construction of the Pilbara’s first wind farm.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss economic data, Greatland, Rio Tinto, South Freo power station, public sector wages, power and energy, Mandogalup, black cladding, Avicena and Garry Brown-Neaves.

Rio Tinto and its largest customer China Baowu Steel Group have cemented a joint venture to develop the Western Range iron ore deposits in the Pilbara at a cost of $US2 billion.

Perth company Austal has accepted it breached its continuous disclosure obligations and agreed to pay a financial penalty as part of a settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth II, interest rates, Denis Cullity, Perth CBD sales, EY, windfarms, coastal developments and Rocky Bay.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his latest article covering the rise of the Aboriginal business sector in the Goldfields.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Jobs and Skills Summit, BGC, Mineral Resources, property prices, The Perth Mint, Griffin Coal and Craig Williams.

Swedish technology company Hexagon AB has made its third Western Australian acquisition in the space of five years with the purchase of privately owned iConstruct.

A company set up by Banjima traditional owner Paula White has teamed up with ASX company Mineral Resources to win a major crushing contract with BHP.