Kwinana-headquartered major private manufacturer Coogee Chemicals has had another solid year, lifting revenue, profit and assets, as it eyes an expansion of its operation in the US.
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.
Two of Western Australia's most successful families – the Bennetts and the Martins – have seen changes in the ranks of key advisers to their business interests.
Wesfarmers and Coogee Chemicals will proceed on the expansion of the sodium cyanide production hub in Kwinana, after reaching a final investment decision.
Wind farm developer Wind With Purpose plans to build a multi-million-dollar wind innovation and skills park on a Coogee-owned site in Rockingham as it seeks to scale up the sector's WA growth.
More than $1 million has been donated to Western Australia's major political parties since new disclosure laws were introduced on July 1, ahead of the state election in March 2025.
A doctor, prospector, chemicals company owner, car salesman, and business legend were among prominent Western Australians who donated to Voice campaigns last year.
Chemicals giant Coogee has surged in value during the past year, with the addition of more than $100 million in assets making it worth almost $420 million for its owners.
The state's environmental watchdog has given Wesfarmers's Australian Gold Reagents backing to proceed with a major capacity expansion at its Kwinana facility.
West Australian chemicals manufacturer Coogee will add a $60 million fuel storage development at its Kwinana Beach site after being given the green light this morning.
A $4 billion-plus fertiliser plant proposed on the Burrup Peninsula has received ministerial approval, moving entrepreneur Vikas Rambal's dream project a step closer.
Chemicals manufacturer Coogee is planning a $40 million expansion of its chlor-alkali plant south of Perth, in a bid to more than double production at the Kemerton site.
Chemical manufacturer Coogee and infrastructure giant QUBE Holdings have secured grants from the federal government to develop diesel storage projects in Western Australia.
A small Perth company with backers in Dubai has announced ambitious plans for a $4.1 billion project to convert gas from the Canning Basin into fertiliser and petrochemicals.
WA Labor amassed a significant fundraising advantage this past financial year as unions, law firms and sitting members opened their wallets to fill the party's coffers.
Chemical producer Coogee and corporate advisory firm Lisle Group have joined more than a dozen mining and engineering firms on a state government taskforce targeting future battery industries.
Businesses are facing a challenge locking in gas contracts for major projects in Western Australia, including Coogee's planned $1 billion Burrup Peninsula methanol plant, which the company is now pursuing without partner Wesfarmers.
Entrepreneur lunch: Navitas managing director Rod Jones recently found a simple way to end in-house confusion about his phased handover to successor David Buckingham.
Entrepreneur lunch: Coogee Chemicals executive director Gordon Martin struck a chord at this year's Entrepreneur of the Year lunch when he said all businesses needed to re-engineer their cost structure every few years.
Two groups aspiring to build gas processing projects on the Burrup Peninsula are aiming to fare better than many others have in the environmentally sensitive area.
Long-running plans by Vikas Rambal's Perdaman Industries to build a multi-billion dollar urea manufacturing plant in Western Australia have received a fillip, with his group signing a gas supply agreement with Woodside Petroleum.
Aquacuture firm Atlas Pearls and Perfumes has locked in two debt facility agreements for a total of $3 million, one of which is with its director, Tim Martin.
While innovation is a necessity in every business founder's toolkit, it seems cutting-edge technology is not always something that plays a critical role in their success.
EY has named 13 West Australian finalists in its annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards while also announcing Adrian Fini as its latest Champion of Entrepreneurship.
WA business leaders have bemoaned the state government's failure to plan for life beyond the mining construction boom, but still see opportunities in other sectors.
SPECIAL REPORT: Home builder Julian Walter and company director Tony Howarth have spoken to Business News about how they are working together on the transition to the next generation at JWH Group.
