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Pilbara Minerals has launched a $240 million equity raising to fund its acquisition of Altura Mining's Pilgangoora lithium project.

The Australian Workers' Union has called on the federal government to help save BP's Kwinana Refinery after a new industry support package was announced this morning.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has approved a $450 million loan facility for BCI Minerals' Mardie Salt & Potash project.

Pentanet has confirmed plans to list on the ASX by February with an expected market capitalisation of $66 million.

Tributes have flowed for entrepreneur Barry Patterson, who passed away last week aged 79.

Resources Minister Keith Pitt has ruled out slapping tariffs on Australian iron ore exports to China as a trade war worsens by the day.

The US-China deal getting in the way of our trade.

WA economy now firing on all cylinders

New experiential retail, residential and commercial offerings are part of Perron Group's plan to shape a new town centre for Cockburn.

The state government has foreshadowed a big investment in a single radio network for emergency services agencies while also awarding local firm Omnitronics an upgrade contract.

ASX investors had a sixth consecutive week of gains, but the benefit was minor, as an analyst wondered whether bank shares had become too expensive.

The state government is looking for industry support to help fund and design a $500 million-plus large vessel dry berth at Henderson that would create hundreds of jobs over the next decade.

Positioning western rock lobster as part of WA's culinary culture could offset some of the downside of the trade dispute with China.

A VR movie about the Square Kilometre Array and a series featuring Tim Winton called Ningaloo, have been awarded a share of $2.5 million in funding from Screen Australia.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss IGO lithium play, Coleman to retire, Cottesloe apartments, financial planning, Zak Kirkup, the WA rich list, and our special report on family businesses.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will tighten rules for diplomats and air crews arriving in the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses are generally seen as the engine room for growth, but they're also the engine room for jobs.

Up to one in five Australian businesses could be at risk of being exposed to modern slavery, according to Intellek managing director Jonathan Huston.

A bright idea cooked up in the early stages of the pandemic has provided 34,000 meals for people in need, while also supporting local hospitality venues.

Nickel miner IGO has completed an equity raising associated with its 49 per cent acquisition of Tianqi Lithium, giving it a stake in the Greenbushes lithium mine and Kwinana refinery.

A new $250 million tutoring package in Victoria could offer lessons for Western Australia, according to The Grattan Institute fellow Julie Sonnemann.

Unios has reimagined the industrial workspace at its new two-storey headquarters in Gnangara.

Palmer claims Premier had ‘attack plan'

Some Australians face a prolonged period of unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Reserve Bank of Australia analysis has warned.

LNG & Domgas: $US11 billion projects set for 2021 approval; AEMO says domgas sufficient until 2026; Kirkup sticks with onshore export ban.

A run of seven consecutive sessions of gains came to an end for the ASX as all industry sectors finished lower after a poor US lead.

CZR Resources has delivered a positive pre-feasibility study for its Robe Mesa iron ore deposit in the Pilbara, sending its shares up 15 per cent.

Thirteen WA-linked resources businesses were among Australia's 25 top corporate taxpayers, paying $16 billion between them.

Emerging gold producer Calidus Resources has launched a $32 million share placement to fund the development of its Warrawoona project in WA.

The state opposition has doubled down on its commitment to extend Roe Highway, throwing plans for a new, land-backed port in Kwinana into doubt.

Perth-based Veris has been subcontracted for works at the Royal Australian Navy's military base in Western Australia, while also winning projects in Victoria and NSW.

WA startups cover a broad range of business sectors, from small players to multi-milliondollar operations.