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Carol Adams’ failed tilt at state politics during the 2008 state election may have worked out for the best from the perspective of the 40,000 or so residents in the City of Kwinana.

Albert Jacob has always been a keen follower of politics, joining the Liberal Party in his 20s.

Whittens has won a $20 million sub-contract with Mondium for work at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline Phase 2 mine.

There have been 32 insolvency appointments to Western-Australian-incorporated companies in the last six weeks.

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COMO The Treasury has another award to its name, after being ranked as the best city hotel in Australia and New Zealand by a US tourism magazine.

Western Australia will tighten its border with the east coast from midnight as coronavirus cases continue to grow in Victoria, which reported 165 new infections overnight.

Veris subsidiary Aqura Technologies has signed $2.2 million in contracts including with BHP, which will use the company’s communications service across its Pilbara mine sites.

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Andrew and Nicola Forrest-backed investment group Tattarang has reportedly acquired a 50 per cent stake in Sydney-based fintech Azupay for more than $4 million.

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Subiaco-headquartered SRG Global has secured an eight-year contract for inspection and specialist maintenance services on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The state government has said it will commit $20 million to improving recycling in WA as part of an effort to boost local waste processing.

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Gold developer Ora Banda Mining has launched a $55 million equity raising following the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) at its flagship Davyhurst project in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

A new WA Buy Local Policy 2020 has been introduced to ensure state government agencies prioritise regional businesses in which work or services are being delivered.

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Shares in SRG Global closed up nearly 30 per cent today after the company forecast strong 2021 financials and brought forward its previously-deferred interim dividend.

Shares in Accelerate Resources were up by as much as 51 per cent today after the aspiring producer announced an exploration review of its Comet gold project.

The state government will provide up to $6,000 in financial support to employers that take on an apprentice or trainee previously displaced due to COVID-19.

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Sandfire Resources has made changes to its management team and board, including appointing Sally Langer, and refined its strategic focus.

BCI Minerals has completed a definitive feasibility study of its Mardie Salt and Potash project, establishing a positive case for the prospective Pilbara coast mine.

David Reeves has resigned as non-executive chair of European Metals in order to concentrate on his executive role and the development of the Warrawoona Gold Project for Calidus Res

Regional Express has doubled its flights from Perth to Albany and Esperance, under an agreement with the state government.

Mining contractor Dynamic Drill and Blast says it will use funds raised from a $5 million initial public offering to tackle a strong tendering pipeline and potentially grow the business in Western Australia’s civil sector.

The board of wind farm operator Infigen Energy are recommending that shareholders accept an $864 million takeover offer from Spanish utility Iberdrola.

Scott Criddle will be stepping down as executive director of Decmil Group at the end of July. His resignation is the first part of a planned renewal of the company’s board.

Australia’s largest mining conference Diggers & Dealers will now be held in October at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie, as the state relaxes its coronavirus restrictions.