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WA's largest Indigenous-owned contractor Warrikal has secured a significant maintenance package with Hancock Iron Ore, bolstering its relationship with the iron ore heavyweight.

The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) has announced the appointment of Neville Poelina as the new WA state representative on the WAITOC board.

WA's largest indigenous business has outlined plans for further growth and diversification beyond the Pilbara as chief executive Amanda Healy transitions to chair of Warrikal's board.

A mining sector forum has tackled issues ranging from negative policy settings to lack of understanding about the sector's contribution.

Allegations of ‘black cladding' are never far from the surface in the Indigenous business sector.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss co-investment models helping to drive success in indigenous businesses.

Successful indigenous business owners are increasingly investing in new ventures.

Ten successful Aboriginal business owners, including five from WA, have come together to form an angel investing network with backing from the US government and Minderoo Foundation.

Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.

What it means to be an Aboriginal business is central to the debate over ‘black cladding'.

In our latest edition, Business News asked six women about their careers, the greatest challenges they have faced and their proudest moments.

Pharmacist and entrepreneur Emma Hanh Ma and Koori woman and mining boss Amanda Healy have been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame under the business category.

Some of WA's social enterprise leaders consider the societal upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity to change the way business is done.

Aboriginal businesses are hitting resistance when they chase work outside their own country.

Fortescue Metals Group has awarded its single largest contract to an Aboriginal business, after confirming a five-year maintenance contract with Warrikal.

The mining sector is the largest supporter of indigenous businesses in Australia, but the contribution of the big miners is highly variable.

Resources companies need workers, while the state has the most job vacancies since 2012.

Indigenous contractors such as Warrikal, Carey Mining, and Brida illustrate the increasing maturity of the sector.

Companies as diverse as multinational Konica Minolta and local startup Kirrikin are operating as both for-profit and for-purpose businesses.

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