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Western Australia is the fourth most attractive place for mining investment in the world, according to the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2023.

CIMIC Group subsidiaries Sedgman and CPB Contractors have been awarded a $757 million contract for BHP’s Western Ridge Crusher Project.

Drawn-out project approval processes are having a massive toll on businesses, with Santos announcing this week it was the reason for cutting about 200 jobs.

Clean energy and emissions reduction projects across the country, including two in WA, have been given a $330 million boost.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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....

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.