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Perth's largest and most profitable tech company, VGW Holdings, has announced a share buy-back for investors wanting to cash in their holdings but has no plans for an IPO.

Not-for-profit Anglicare WA will close the four op shops it operates in the state, deeming the arm of the business no longer financially viable after 40 years in operation.

Receivers from FTI Consulting have been called in to manage Rivet Mining Services, the Perth-based subsidiary of contracting business Rivet Group.

The opposition has bypassed the state government and today written directly to the prime minister to formally outline its request for a royal commission into The Perth Mint.

Sodexo Australia has secured two contracts worth $170 million to provide its accommodation, housekeeping and catering services at sites across Western Australia.

Clive Palmer's private company has posted a bumper annual profit of $276 million as he continues to benefit from a lucrative royalties deal on a Pilbara iron ore project.

Businessman Peter Holmes à Court has been named as one of three new speakers added to the line-up for the TEDxPerth event being held April 1.

Vacant land earmarked for a Scarborough skyscraper has become an eyesore after a multi-million-dollar project by Chinese developer 3 Oceans Property continues to stall.

Juniors have thrived in the search for future-facing commodities, while investment in coal suggests that sector won't go quietly.

Aspiring lithium miners face challenges and opportunities as they race to turn prospects into production.

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has secured $125 million worth of contracts from Rio Tinto, BHP and Albemarle Lithium.

Dug Technology had millions tied up with Silicon Valley Bank before its collapse, but is not expecting any financial loss after the US Federal Reserve assured customer deposits would be secured.

Perth scale-up claims an edge in underground mining.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has urged Australia to take bold steps to transform its energy sector after the latest United Nations report on global warming.

Leading indicators for Australia's future growth are still signalling depressed activity in coming months as interest rate rises bite.

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Senior editor Mark Beyer talks to Jordan Murray about why some charities are grappling with whether to pay fees to their non-executive directors.

SMS Rental is suing a Norton Gold Fields-related company for almost $13 million, alleging the Kalgoorlie business has failed to pay invoices issued for mining and maintenance services.

Former Workplace Gender Equality Agency director Libby Lyons pens her thoughts on achieving equality in the workplace.

Perth Mint chairman Sam Walsh and mines minister Bill Johnston have fronted media for the first time since a standards breach embroiled the state's mint in another public spectacle this month.

Jetstar is adding a fourth weekly service to its Melbourne to Busselton service to meet demand over the Easter holiday period.

The local share market has finished up 0.8 per cent, after giving back some of its gains in the late afternoon.

Interactive has bought Western Australia-based Slipstream Cyber Security, with the national service provider claiming the acquisition came at a critical time for Australian enterprises amid cyber threats.

WA businesses and government were well represented at a major biennial event.

The state's Court of Appeal has dismissed former WA Labor candidate Tristan Cockman's application contesting a ruling relating to his unsuccessful preselection bid for the seat of Cowan.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured a letter of support for up to $100 million in government funding to develop its proposed Yangibana rare earths project.

West-Perth based explorer Besra Gold has signed a $US300 million funding deal with one of its major shareholders.

Former politician and prominent board director Ben Wyatt has been announced as the new chair of Perth Festival, which has also appointed three new members to its board.

The real estate group has added four new recruits to its WA industrial arm.

Margaret River-based Smilov Spirits has opened pre-orders for its new lavender gin, following the success of its vodka launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The local share market was up 1.3 per cent at midday, with most sectors gaining ground after several days of heavy losses.

Not for profits are grappling with remuneration for their directors, with one major group scaling back its payments.