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Mineral sands producer Sierra Rutile remains hopeful of reaching an agreement with the government of Sierra Leone regarding amendments to the fiscal regime agreement between the parties.

Mining company Gold Fields has opted to go it alone on development of its next major renewable energy project at its St Ives mine in the Goldfields.

Uranium explorer Deep Yellow, led by John Borshoff, is seeking to raise $250 million via a two-tranche placement and additional share purchase plan, the company told the market yesterday.

Mining services contractor Perenti has a new chair after Rob Cole resigned in order to join the board of national waste management company Cleanaway.

Raising funds and awareness for mental health are key targets for a Perth-based organisation taking its message overseas.

Woodside Energy says offtake interest in its planned hydrogen projects has been slower than expected, as it pushes its case for government tax credits on proposed US production.

A recent analysis of the unit market shows the segments that stood out over the past 12 months.

Chalmers: Growth ambitions too low for defining decade

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss moves in the aged care sector ahead of federal reforms.

The Subiaco-based fund manager has purchased a $23 million retail centre near Ipswich.

Kewdale-based PWR has acquired South West Fire Unit Fabrications in Collie in a deal that is understood to be valued at more than $4 million.

Western Australia is on the cusp of being cut off from the rest of the nation again due to flooding in northern, southern and central parts of the state.

The MV Bahijah saga has highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s live export operations.

March 2024 quarterly production at Capricorn Metals' Karlawinda gold project has been affected by heavy rain.

Delta Lithium has signed farm-in deals with junior miners Voltaic Strategic Resources and Reach Resources over tenements near its Yinnetharra lithium project.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA expects economic growth to slow this year, as it keeps an eye on activity in the Chinese property market.

Hundreds of jobs at Sierra Rutile will be made redundant after the mineral sands producer announced plans to slash a quarter of its workforce and suspended mining activities.

Uranium explorer Deep Yellow plans to raise up to $250 million in a bid to further enhance its projects in Namibia and Western Australia.

The development of AI is expected to supercharge what’s known as ‘retail media’, which is already changing the marketing landscape.

The boss of Western Australia’s new food research epicentre near Pinjarra wants to help establish research centres in regional towns to drive agricultural innovation.

Navy chiefs from the US, UK and Australia will meet in Perth in July as the 2027 deadline for nuclear submarines at Rockingham draws closer.

The state government has committed nearly $19 million for the state’s screen industry, announced at the premiere of a 12-part television series filmed in Western Australia.

Chalmers to abolish 500 tariffs

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss hurdles within the disaster fund program.

Exal Group’s $150 million student accommodation development in Waterford has broken ground, after costs blowout and delays.

The professional board director says middle-aged white men have played a crucial role in helping her career progress, and says businesses should embrace difference.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss major changes at Bankwest, the outlook for nickel, a major new property development and two significant business failures.

An Aboriginal charity that was paid $47 million in mining royalties last year could find itself out of pocket after BHP concluded it had paid too much over an extended period.

SRG Global has secured a $35 million contract from BlueScope Steel to upgrade the wharf at Port Kembla, building on its work in the marine infrastructure sector.

Junior miner Horizon Minerals posted a $1.40 million profit during the first half of the 2024 financial year, which was down 19.4 per cent from $1.74 million during the prior corresponding period.

Not originally designed as a long-term passenger aircraft, the Boeing 747 was a game changer for international travel.

The corporate watchdog has disqualified mining magnate Joseph ‘Joe’ Gutnick from managing companies after finding he acted improperly as a director.