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Shares in Bellavista Resources rose early on Wednesday, following news of an upsized capital raise due to demand from investors.

The US stock market sank in mixed trading on Tuesday, while gold and silver bounced higher after their latest sell-off.

Another hopeful Pilbara ore processor has entered the fray, this time in the form of a Japanese-backed British pelletising firm.

Rate up in weak economy

A state government minister has signed off on Saracen Properties' controversial $118 million Gnarabup resort, subject to conditions.

Moho has announced its plan to fast track two drilling prospects at the Bush Chook project after pausing drilling on its main site.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss warnings over the use of drones in cyber incidents.

Sarah Court has been appointed chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, effective from June 1.

Resurgent performances from miners and banks have lifted the Australian bourse higher, but a monetary policy pivot could pave a bumpy road ahead for investors.

WA's autonomous industrial giants need to rethink the drone threat.

The Federal Court's $14 million penalty against non-compliant Chinese shareholders in Northern Minerals comes as another board battle and foreign watchdog deliberation looms.

OPINION: There's an alarming lack of knowledge about recreational anglers' impact on fish stocks.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has handed InterContinental Energy $21 million to support its $55 billion Pilbara hydrogen hub, following the exit of BP last year.

OPINION: A report has found a conflict spiral and gendered pattern of inappropriate behaviour at the City of Perth.

New ABS data released on Tuesday showed the state's dwelling approvals fell by 1.9 per cent in December, adding to the 14.1 per cent drop in November, sparking urgent calls for reform.

Qantas Group will divest its full shareholding in Jetstar Japan, as the carrier transitions to a new Japanese ownership structure to support its next phase of growth.

DevelopWise has cleared a planning hurdle to build an apartment block in an inner-city suburb earmarked for higher density housing.

ANALYSIS: World Rugby's decision to pit Australia against a men's Rugby World Cup debutant in the 2027 opening pool match at Perth Stadium has appeared to polarise rugby enthusiasts.

A wave of lateral hires, boutique growth and consolidation is reshaping Perth's corporate finance map.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 25-basis-points after inflation readings ticked up over the holiday period.

A solar farm proposed alongside the Forrest Highway south of Perth has been waived through by federal regulators.

Jules Pemberton-led NRW Holdings has secured a series of contracts in Western Australia, valued at $270 million.

A judge has told builders to use plain language in claims after unravelling a $280,000 row that big-ticket contractor Cooper & Oxley took all the way to the Supreme Court.

US stocks rose on Monday following sharp swings that shook financial markets overnight, including tumbles for Asian stocks. Gold and silver prices sank further following their latest wild moves.

The Pilbara town at the heart of WA's iron ore industry is running out of lots for companies wanting to move in to service new mining and green energy projects.

Big business urges $50b spending cut

Gaming giant VGW has appointed Mats Johnson as acting chief executive officer after its embattled billionaire owner Laurence Escalante stepped away to deal with drugs and assault charges.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Alan Duncan's push for solidifying the future of a Bentley-based research centre.

The average price of a battery energy storage project in Western Australia could rise a further 36 per cent, according to draft figures from the Economic Regulation Authority.

Australia's share market has been dragged lower as an exodus from precious metals weighed on heavyweight raw materials stocks.

The state's Supreme Court has dismissed former Belrose Group owner's legal action against MercyCare over a multi-million-dollar deal struck almost a decade ago.

Goldminer Catalyst Metals has announced that experienced mining executive Mark Connolly will become chair of the company early next month.