West Perth-based uranium and base metals explorer Gawler Resources Ltd has announced plans to raise $1.5 million through share and options issues to fund exploration of the company's tenements.
Perth dealmakers Ian Middlemas and Mark Pearce have taken board positions at Sydney-based exploration company Xenolith Gold Ltd after backing a placement and rights issue.
West Perth-based uranium explorer Palace Resources Ltd has announced plans to raise around $400,000 through an options issue to raise funds for development of exploration projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd has raised more than $230 million through an equity offer to raise funds for its Lumwana copper project in Zambia, after exercising its over-allotment option.
The ghosts of takeovers past have returned to haunt Subiaco-based Paladin Resources Ltd's takeover bid for Perth-based Summit Resources Ltd, with Paladin today asserting the bid was not motivated by a current legal dispute between the two companies.
This week's WA Business News looks at the state's private companies in boomtime, and growth in tourism accommodation and tertiary town planning education, plus Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more
The boom in Western Australian motor vehicle sales continued in February, with year-to-date sales up 17.7 per cent to 18,554, which was 2,785 more than in the previous corresponding period.
The Michael Kiernan-chaired gold explorer and developer Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd has given the go-ahead to its Davyhurst Gold Project and announced plans to immediately refurbish the site.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Ashburton Minerals Ltd has announced plans to raise $2.3 million through a rights issue to fund exploration activities in Brazil and Western Australia.
In another example of art imitating life, events in state parliament and the Corruption and Crime Commission this week bore a resemblance to the UWA Perth International Arts Festival-sponsored performances of Circus Oz - though with much less applause.
Former education minister Ljiljanna Ravlich was one of the winners from a state government ministerial reshuffle announced today, which also elevated David Templeman and new minister Sue Ellery.
The portfolios held by disgraced Liberal MLC Anthony Fels have been re-distributed, with Serpentine-Jarrahdale MLA Tony Simpson and Agricultural Region MLC Bruce Donaldson taking over.
This week's WA Business News brings you an in-depth look WA's Sporting Clubs, news of developments in Rick Hart, DB Dental, Merchant Tea and Coffee and Blackburne Real Estate, plus Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more
Colonial Brewing Co founder Ross Smith's Golden Hind Holdings Ltd will dispose of its interests in Subiaco-based brewer Empire Beer Group Ltd, after what is understood to be a sale to a thrid party.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd has reported a net loss of $2.5 million, up 103 per cent on the previous corresponding period's 1.2 million loss.
With the Premier out of the country, one could have been forgiven for predicting a quiet week in state politics. Of course, with a CCC trial running, things could never be that simple.
UK-based industrial services company Cape PLC has confirmed it is in discussions with Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd, but would not guarantee it would make an offer.
Subiaco-based debt collection agency Repcol Ltd has suspended trade in its shares ahead of an audit, which the company believes will result in a loss significantly higher than the $7 million to $9 million predicted in November last year.
Shares in West Perth diamond miner Kimberley Diamond Company NL fell today after the company dismissed rumours of a takeover bid from UK-based Gem Diamonds Ltd.
Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd has confirmed it received a 90 cents-per-share takeover proposal, and that the offer merited further discussion.
Canada-based nickel miner LionOre Mining International Ltd will delist from the Australian Stock Exchange in June this year, after a steady decrease in the number of LionOre shares on its Australian share register.
This week's WA Business News introduces the winners of the 2007 40under40 awards, and their first among equals, as well as Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more
Perth-based biotechnology company pSivida Ltd will raise $11.5 million through a placement to raise funds for working capital in place of a proposed $5.1 million interim investment from Danish group Nordic Biotech Advisors.
Matt Birney says no to Omodei, Howard says no to Obama, Obama says 'Oh yeah?', Carpenter says yes to homebuyers, Roberts says yes in Halls Creek and McGinty has a think in this week's View from the Arch - with Aged Care, the Murray-Darling and more
Law firm Freehills has had a tactical win in the increasingly complex legal action involving the University of Western Australia, Sydney-based cancer treatment company Sirtex Medical Ltd and its former chairman Bruce Gray.
A Property Council of Australia growth plan for the South-West of WA has been condemned by Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan as lacking financial accountability.
This week's WA Business News sees the relaunch of our monthly lifestyle supplement Business Class and an in-depth look at the changes to Managed Investment Schemes plus Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more
A company behind businessman Michael Boyd will acquire a controlling stake in Balcatta-based pharmaceutical wholesaler Advance Healthcare Group, after Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd withdrew its bid today.
Nedlands-based gold and base metals explorer Truscott Mining Corporation Ltd will raise $2.7 million through its initial public offer, to fund exploration of its Northern Territory and Western Australian tenements.
Perth-based minerals explorer Kangaroo Metals Ltd has announced plans to raise $3 million through its initial public offer for evaluation and acquisition costs related to its North Queensland tenements.
The third biggest recruitment company in Western Australia, West Perth-based Integrated Group Ltd will be acquired by Victorian commercial maintenance company Programmed Maintenance Services for around $182 million in cash and shares.
