Further planned strikes by workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations could strip up to $15 million from state royalties, the CME has warned, as tensions escalate between the unions and the miner.
Mark Pownall is joined by Business News reporters to discuss oil refining, desalination, Northern Star, strike actions, data centres, Golden Sedayu, and the latest in Greg Poland's defamation action.
Despite falling narrowly short of meeting its annual FY26 production guidance, Emerald Resources says mining at its flagship asset remains on schedule.
Gair Landsborough has been appointed permanent chief executive of Western Power, replacing Sam Barbaro after a near six-month stint acting in the role.
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland operation have voted for two more 24-hour stoppages in the latest escalation of industrial action plaguing the big Australian.
Wall Street has ended sharply higher, with chip stocks jumping and Microsoft logging its biggest daily percentage gain in 18 years after the technology giant gave a stellar forecast that eased fears about massive spending on AI infrastructure.
Former ministers Dave Kelly and Alannah MacTiernan have been called as witnesses in the ongoing defamation trial between Greg Poland, former journalists and politician Andrew Hastie.
Western Australia's environmental watchdog has conditionally backed Northern Star Resources' plan to build a gas and diesel-fuelled power plant in Kalgoorlie.
Two companies have launched legal action against Yolk Property Group directors Tao Bourton and Pete Adams, along with Chris Wiese, in a dispute over the recipient of a $5 million loan.
Yindjibarndi traditional owners will appeal the federal court's awarding of $150 million in compensation from Fortescue for cultural loss from construction of a Pilbara iron ore mine.
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state's market-led proposal pathway have succeeded.
Australian shares have crumbled from four-month highs, as surging US bond yields and renewed oil volatility overshadowed a recently softening local interest rate outlook.
Argonaut is hunting for up to 20 per cent stakes in mining and logistics companies backed by industry ‘rockstars' through its newly launched private equity-style fund.
Genesis Minerals executive chairman Raleigh Finlayson says his company wants to be the nation's gold leader, fresh off striking a deal to acquire industry peer Vault Minerals.
Planning authorities have approved local developer Griffin Group's plan to build a $16.27 million six-storey apartment building in Applecross, despite pushback from the City of Melville.
Andrew Hastie has rebutted claims he promised to not share an audio recording that has become the focus in an ongoing defamation trial, as the politician takes the stand as a witness.
A University of WA student and employee who had his information stolen and posted on the dark web after HWL Ebsworth became a victim of a ransomware incident is suing the firm and the university.
PLS is exploring the potential for underground mining at its Pilgangoora lithium operation as it weighs a major investment to double production following a record year.
A South West vintner has revealed plans for a $350 million agribusiness precinct near Perth to produce fertiliser, food and building products for local and export markets.
Australian firms are adding a relatively new role to their top executive line-ups as they adapt to one of the biggest technological disruptions in history.
