Sarah Smit

Limitless WA: Human capital has been key for Perth-based 3D data business Pointerra taking its products into overseas markets.

Local craft brewers are taking their products offshore.

Losses due to the pandemic have led to some upheaval in the sector.

Seven West Media has bounced back following a difficult 2020, posting a statutory net profit of $318 million.

Cheeky Brothers is scaling up production capacity after signing a deal with Coles.

Bulletin Resources is raising $3.63 million from a rights issue and placements to fund continued exploration at its flagship Lake Rebecca gold project.

Tyre recycling company Pearl Global is raising $6 million to fund an expansion of its Stapylton productions plant.

After a combined 24 years with the company, Bentleys Perth audit partners are moving to business advisory firm Hall Chadwick.

Mitsubishi has acquired a 40 per cent stake in carbon developer Australian Integrated Carbon for an undisclosed sum.

Regional telecommunications are set for a boost with the announcement of 14 new telecommunications towers jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

Perth-based Titan Minerals has completed the sale of its Zaruma gold project in Ecuador to Pelorus Minerals for $US15 million in cash.

WestStar Industrial subsidiary SIMPEC has secured a $10 million contract at one of Australia's first waste-to-energy facilities.

Coert Du Plessis has been promoted to chief executive of MaxMine, one year after he joined the mining services business as chief operating officer.

Winsome Resources has taken more steps towards listing on the ASX, with Canaccord Genuity appointed to lead its initial public offering.

Vysarn's hydrogeological and dewatering business has secured a $1.74 million contract from mineral sands miner Iluka Resources.

Ardea Resources has raised $5.7 million through a share placement to fund feasibility work at the company's Kalgoorlie nickel project.

Former Artrage chief executive Marcus Canning and Fortescue deputy chief executive Julie Shuttleworth were among the Western Australians recognised by the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours.

WA medical researchers are discovering new techniques in the fight against cancer.

Wangara company Dynamic Drill and Blast is raising $10 million from a share placement to fund its recently announced acquisition of Orlando Drilling.

Viburnum Funds has acquired a 25 per cent stake in mining data company MaxMine for an undisclosed sum, signalling a long-term partnership between the companies.

Former managing director and chair of Alcoa of Australia Michael Parker has been appointed chief executive of Fremantle Ports.

Seven West has finalised a five-year content-sharing deal with Google and signed another three-year deal with Facebook.

Perth tech company RemSense looks set to list on the ASX after completing its pre-IPO funding round.

Vimy Resources has become the fourth Perth-based uranium company to undertake a major capital raising this year.