A historic overnight collapse in oil markets has not significantly shaken bigger ASX-listed energy producers today, but it does foreshadow continuing uncertainty for one of Western Australia's largest export industries.
OPINION: Support for the resources sector across the political divide spans decades, and will again be vindicated when WA emerges from COVID-19 restrictions.
Gold Road Resources remains on track to meet its full-year operating and cost guidance after reporting steady gold production for the March quarter and a healthy financial position.
Kerman Contracting has secured works on a laboratory at Rio Tinto's Koodaideri mine site in the Pilbara under a new sub-contract with Scott Technology.
Premier Investments' rent standoff with its landlords will continue at least until May 11, with the retail giant to continue not paying any rent until it can open its network of shops safely.
Power Ledger's energy trading technology is set to be rolled out across a range of residential projects developed by Nicheliving, under a three-year deal unveiled this week.
Australian airline Regional Express (Rex) has been guaranteed at least one return service per week to most of its 59 destinations under the federal government's regional airline support program.
Hard-border closures and a partial lockdown in WA are providing medical researchers with the opportunity to explore potentially life-saving COVID-19 treatments.
Andrew Forrest has run a nimble and remarkably successful campaign to procure medical equipment from China, while WA's healthcare community has rallied to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Australian share market has followed Wall Street lower after US crude oil futures turned negative for the first time amid a coronavirus-induced supply glut.
US crude oil futures collapsed below $US0 for the first time in history, amid a coronavirus-induced supply glut, ending the day at a stunning minus $US37.63 a barrel as desperate traders paid to get rid of oil.
Gold climbed as much as 1 per cent overnight after earlier hitting a more-than one-week low, with the collapse of US crude oil prices to a record low hitting risk assets and driving investors to the safety of bullion.
Technology company K2fly has signed a three-year contract with Belgium-based Sibelco, which will use the company's resource reporting software across 60 international sites.
Billionaires Andrew Forrest and Kerry Stokes will combine their resources and expertise to redevelop the historic East Perth Power Station, after the state government unveiled Minderoo Group and Australian Capital Equity as its preferred redevelopment partners.
The conditions that have slowed growth in WA's lithium sector won't last forever and there are some great opportunities for companies taking the long-term view.
SPECIAL REPORT: Securing workers has become a major concern for food producers across Western Australia, with restrictions on movement and border closures affecting their ability to find temporary staff.
Western Australia's coronavirus cases remain static at 545, a first for the state since February 21. Temporary restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales have been lifted. National cabinet to consider resumption of elective surgery tomorrow.
SPECIAL REPORT: Institutional investor interest is continuing to grow in WA's agricultural sector, unaffected by the global uncertainty of the novel coronavirus crisis.
Seven West Media has found a buyer in Primewest for its Osborne Park headquarters and production facilities, with the ASX-listed syndicator launching a $75 million new trust to acquire the properties.
Strandline Resources has secured two thirds of revenue for its Coburn mineral sands project in Western Australia after signing three binding offtake agreements with international companies.
