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Infrastructure updates: Multiplex; METRONET; Square Kilometre Array

Key updates of major WA infrastructure projects from February to April 2024.

Energy updates: Pilbara Hydrogen Hub; Scarborough Energy; Yindjibarndi Renewables

Key updates of major WA energy projects from February to April 2024.

Mining updates: Bellevue Gold; Western Ridge; Electric Smelting Furnace

Key updates of major WA mining projects from February to April 2024.

Productivity and cost risks from increased union influence

As the Federal Government’s new workplace laws continue to be rolled out, there is growing concern about the impact of increased union influence on business productivity and costs.

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National Defence Strategy guiding a decade of investment

Defence investment will increase significantly over the next decade, with the Federal Government confirming an extra $50.3 billion ahead of the next Budget.

Early AUKUS opportunities for SMEs lie in UK and US supply chains

Specialised nuclear training needs to begin this year to meet defence workforce demands, businesses were told at an AUKUS industry briefing, held by the Australian Submarine...

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Supply chain disruptions here to stay, says freight forwarder

Whether it’s geopolitical tensions, industrial disputes, piracy or climate change, supply chain disruptions have a major effect on global trade and the cost of doing business.

US Navy nuclear submarine at Henderson under AUKUS

The integration of the Australian and US marine forces has begun with a scheduled port visit of the USS Annapolis, a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine (SSN), at HMAS Stirling on March 11.

Covalent Lithium confidence high after opening Mt Holland mine

Wesfarmers and SQM’s joint venture, Covalent Lithium, opened its Mt Holland lithium mine and concentrator on March 7, remaining bullish about the lithium industry despite challenges....

Call to revise EAs as intractable bargaining kicks in

Businesses need to prepare and strategise early to navigate changes to enterprise agreement (EA) bargaining or risk being forced to agree to unreasonable terms that favour unions, CCIWA warns.

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Revolutionary gold mining technology sees quick global success

Mining services business Portable PPB is taking the world by storm with its flagship product, detectORE.

Mining updates: Fortescue; Iluka; Rio Tinto; Westgold

Key updates of major WA mining projects from November 2023 to January 2024.

Energy updates: Crux; Liontown Synergy; Talison Lithium

Key updates of major WA energy projects from November 2023 to January 2024.

Infrastructure updates: Georgiou Group; RAAF base; Water Corp; Westport 

Key updates of major WA infrastructure projects from November 2023 to January 2024.