WA agribusiness firms are confident of reclaiming their positions in the Chinese market, though concede competition is stronger than ever.

Gold-focused Aurum Resources has announced plans to raise $10 million, as it aims to enhance its Mako Gold acquisition.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss several major mining deals, Frontier Energy and Mark McGowan, Perth house prices, the startup sector and the winners of the WA Business Awards.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

A 29-year-old man has died following an incident at Saturn Metals’ Apollo Hill Gold Project on Thursday afternoon.

Indonesian and Japanese investors have taken a liking to WA copper projects as Rio Tinto and BHP talk up the metal's future.

Shares in Iluka Resources have fallen sharply after the company flagged the prospect of higher costs, an increased equity contribution and lower royalty payments in tandem with expanded federal government backing.

Perth’s Carabiner Architects is moving into a new era with Steve McDonald at the helm.

US stocks ended lower overnight, with UnitedHealth down sharply and technology shares easing as investors awaited Friday's jobs report.

Business hits back at treasurer

Business News journalists have won two awards this week in recognition of their coverage of architecture and sports in Western Australia.

Three Western Australian exploration companies – Leo Lithium, Artemis Resources and Minerals 260 – have announced a series of new board appointments.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss e-waste recycling in the state.

The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.

Australia’s trade surplus has reached its highest level in six months, but economists are holding their breath ahead of Trump’s second term.

West Perth contractor CPC Engineering has secured two new contracts in the red-hot gold sector, bringing in $24 million worth of new work with AngloGold Ashanti and Capricorn Metals.

Major global companies are walking away from opportunities to build offshore wind farms near Bunbury as the federal government extends the period for applications for a second time.

The state government will invest a further $15 million in venture capital firms to stimulate cashflow into WA-based startup businesses.

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart Group has announced the resignation of managing director Ian Bailey after 19 years, with chief financial officer Aleksandra Spaseska to step up to the role.