As Senior Editor at Business News, Mark Beyer has a wide-ranging brief to research, analyse and report on the issues, trends and personalities affecting the business community in Western Australia.
Mr Beyer has 35 years' career experience, primarily in business journalism. He joined Business News in 2002 and previously worked for The Australian Financial Review and The West Australian, and also has public relations and corporate affairs experience.
Before becoming a journalist, he was an economist with the Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra.
IGO said today its scheme of arrangement, to acquire 100 per cent of Western Areas, was legally effective, with the deal scheduled to complete later this month.
A stockmarket trader who used the online chat forum HotCopper to ‘pump and dump' shares faces the possibility of a long jail sentence after pleading guilty to 23 charges.
The state government has exempted commercial nurseries and tree farms, led by Benara Nurseries, from cuts to groundwater allocations but horticulture producers will need to adapt.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss local energy news, Meg O'Neill's outlook, Albo's new ministry, CBD property, Jutland Parade, Peter Briggs, Paul Lionetti, Rottnest and lithium's plunge.
A correction in the lithium market turned into a rout today, with Pilbara Minerals and Liontown Resources leading the fall after two bearish research reports.
Fresh from completing Woodside Energy's merger with BHP's petroleum business, Meg O'Neill says the world is facing its biggest energy crisis in 50 years.
AVZ Minerals has extended the suspension of its shares after pushing out the target completion date for a company-defining deal for its lithium project in Africa.
The new leaseholders of Rottnest Lodge have detailed their final redevelopment plan, with an increase in the number of rooms but construction costs held to around $40 million.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the election wrap-up, Fortescue Metals Group compensation, Clough claims, International Women's Day, Indigenous businesses, contractors and infrastructure.
A multi-million dollar compensation claim on behalf of the Yindjibarndi people could turn into a fight between the WA government and Fortescue Metals Group over who bears responsibility.
A new study has highlighted the lack of progress in closing the ‘indigenous employment gap' in Australia and the near complete absence of indigenous people from senior management.
Perth Airport has partnered with local tree farming company Carbon Neutral, as it looks to emulate other airports that have made more progress on reducing their carbon emissions.
Rio Tinto has taken another small step toward rebuilding relations with Aboriginal people in the Pilbara by signing a non-binding agreement with PKKP Aboriginal Corporation.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the federal election, employment data, Woodside's AGM, ambulances, John Poynton, Andrew Forrest, Activ and Blaq Projects.
One of Australia's top corporate dealmakers, Jarden's Aidan Allen, has splashed $4.2 million on a house in Perth but we're told he is not moving west. It's for holidays.
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, DAP reforms, 40under40, John Van Der Wielen, Rebecca Tomkinson, Ron Sayers, arts dividends and special reports on lawyers and architects.
BHP has signed a $9.2 million contract with Aboriginal business Karlka FenceWright and pledged to more than double its annual spending with the sector.
In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, inflation outlook, market impact, house prices, Carillon sale and CBD developments, hybrid working, and carbon farming.