Amber-Jade Sanderson has rejected suggestions WA's energy producers are waiting for the state government's whole of system plan to give confidence to long-term investments.
Australia's share market has edged higher after a volatile week, supported by hopes of a US-Iran deal and softer-than-expected local inflation that took some pressure off the Reserve Bank.
GenusPlus Group's strong share market performance this month has pushed the wealth generated for founder David Riches and his family to the $1 billion mark.
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones, and Claire Tyrrell to discuss leadership moves and tax concerns in mining; defence; start-up news; and major property deals.
More mining billionaires have lodged appeals in the mammoth legal fight over an iron ore empire, with the matter scheduled for a 20-day hearing in the state's highest court.
Perth businessman Mark Barnaba has sold two-thirds of his stake in Greatland Resources, notching more than $13 million from shares in the Forrest-controlled gold miner.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have posted record closing highs after news reports said the US and Iran had reached a draft agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days while investors also digested key inflation data.
Western Australia's resources royalties hit $10.6 billion last year, as investment in the sector reached its highest value since the height of the early 2010s mining boom.
State minister and Perth MP John Carey has doubled down on his criticism of Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, saying his “striking out at journalists” was a “desperate” move.
The state government has done a deal with Bethesda to ensure the Mount Hospital, which is currently in receivership under current operator Healthscope, can remain viable.
