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Lithium Australia chief executive officer and managing director Simon Linge is pleased with the company’s progression heading into the final quarter of the 2024 financial year.

A US aviation company is attracting interest for its blended wing body Z5 aircraft, which promises significant reductions in fuel burn.

Gold Road Resources has ended discussions around possibly acquiring a major interest in a gold mine joint venture in Canada.

Wittenoom’s asbestos-laced racetrack and airstrip will not be remediated as part of work to bury the town’s contaminated infrastructure

There’s increased scrutiny of the state’s signwriting sector following the collapse of an industry leader with four decades of business under its belt.

Gina Rinehart’s eldest children have failed to force the mining magnate to produce dozens of documents for the trial over billions of dollars in iron ore royalties.

Shares in Super Pit owner Northern Star Resources dipped early on Tuesday, following the release of its March 2024 quarterly update.

Strike Energy has not given up on developing a standalone gas project at its South Erregulla project in the Perth Basin, despite recent drill rig disappointment in the area.

Chalmers’ tune disputed

Recent heatwaves in the state have led to record wholesale electricity demand, the Australian Energy Market Operator found.

Exmouth shire president Matthew Niikkula will square off against Perth solicitor Amanda Kailis for Liberal pre-selection in the Pilbara.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Isabel Vieira about Perth businessman Davy Rowe and the pivot he made after closing down his business.

Karratha, the Kimberley and the Goldfields are set to benefit from a $35 million state government investment to create residential lands.

The ASX200 climbed 1.1 per cent, with every sector in the green except for energy after the threat of war between Israel and Iran appeared to fade.

The founder of Perth-based bottled water company Eneco Refresh has been sentenced over market manipulation charges but avoids jail on a good behaviour bond.

West Perth-headquartered mineral sands explorer Base Resources has received a multi-million dollar takeover offer from US critical minerals and uranium producer Energy Fuels.

Shares in ASX-listed WIA Gold rose by 18 per cent on Monday, following news that the company would raise $16.9 million in order to enhance project growth and exploration activities.

The Anzac Drive industrial estate in Kalgoorlie will benefit from a $20.8 million state government cash splash as part of the 2024-25 budget.

A culture of innovation sits at the heart of what makes a thriving and globally competitive economy.

Mark Zeptner-led Ramelius Resources is eying an annual company production record for the 2024 financial year, following a bumper March 2024 quarter.

A portion of a 42-hectare Yallingup vineyard will be transformed into a holiday resort after a development assessment panel approved the $17.5 million plan.

ASX-listed International Graphite has received an additional $6.5 million grant from the state government, in order to accelerate progression of its downstram processing operations in Collie.

Embattled Port Hedland businessman Adrian McRae will face a no confidence vote after he appeared on Russian state television lauding the “transparency” of the Russian election process.

The state government has committed $18.7 million to redevelop the Barrack Street Jetty and reaffirmed an expansion of the ferry services.

Global uncertainty has prompted the Treasury to downgrade its predictions of growth for major economies before the May federal budget.

A Perth businessman has turned adversity into opportunity.

Outlook is ‘fraught and fragile’

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the growing trend towards alternative construction methods.

The ASX200 fell one per cent on Friday to end a horror week for equity traders as rising tensions between Israel and Iran sent bonds and oil prices soaring.

Management consultant Alvarez & Marsal’s efforts to match the local presence of top-tier rivals have been boosted by its expansion to four partners and 20 staff.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss subsidy warnings; WA Labor’s next generation; Hancock’s Lynas stake, tailings clean up, Minderoo job cuts, Macmahon’s move for Decmil and Inpex’s Ichthys decision.

WA grains breeder InterGrain will lead a new federal-funded oats research consortium designed to cement Australia’s position as a high quality and valued added oat producer.