Virgin Australia's administrator has disclosed that at least 20 parties have expressed interest in buying the debt-laden airline, with reports today mining magnate Andrew Forrest is among the potential bidders.
Fortescue Metals Group has upgraded its annual iron ore shipments forecast after it reported a 10 per cent rise in third-quarter shipments and said it had managed to keep a lid on costs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One new case of COVID-19 was recorded in Western Australia overnight, more than 250 Australian residents arrived in Perth from South Africa this afternoon, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has reiterated that emergency welfare measures will cease in September.
Three Perth-based contractors are members of two consortia shortlisted to build the $215 million extension of the Mitchell Freeway from Clarkson to Alkimos.
WA has recorded one new coronavirus infection overnight. The state's active cases have fallen to 47. WA has received a further $4 million worth of PPE.
Wesfarmers has accelerated a review into its underperforming Target business as coronavirus lockdown measures hammer sales and spell a likely earnings decline.
The state has recorded one coronavirus death and two infections overnight. Roger Cook has urged Western Australians to only leave home for essential purposes. Scott Morrison says social distancing measures will not apply in classrooms.
Mineral Resources today said COVID-19 has had minimal impact on its mining operations but has downgraded its forecast iron ore shipments for the full financial year, due to weather conditions having affected its Koolyanobbing operations.
Graphite company First Graphene is planning to raise $6.2 million from a rights issue to expand its production facility in Henderson and increase marketing initiatives.
Western Areas says it remains on track to meet its full-year production guidance after reporting steady nickel production and sales over the March quarter along with a healthy financial position.
Galileo Mining has received commitments to raise $5 million through a share placement, including from IGO, as it seeks to ramp-up exploration activities at its Fraser Range project in Western Australia.
Data demand in Western Australia has surged more than 50 per cent since the state government introduced broad social distancing measures, according to latest figures from NBN Co.
Western Australia marked its second day without any new COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Roger Cook said around a quarter of all deferred elective surgery may resume as of next week, and the federal government announced its intentions to stockpile $100 million of fuel.
Retail turnover surged by a monthly record of 8.2 per cent in March as consumers rushed to stockpile groceries and office supplies ahead of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Roger Cook has revealed which procedures will be given priority when elective surgery resumes next week. WA has reported only one coronavirus case overnight. Regional WA will gain rapid virus testing that will produce results within an hour.
Kerman Contracting has secured works on a laboratory at Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri mine site in the Pilbara under a new sub-contract with Scott Technology.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is looking for businesses with the capability to manufacture or supply medical personal protective equipment.
Technology company K2fly has signed a three-year contract with Belgium-based Sibelco, which will use the company’s resource reporting software across 60 international sites.
Western Australia's coronavirus cases remain static at 545, a first for the state since February 21. Temporary restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales have been lifted. National cabinet to consider resumption of elective surgery tomorrow.
Western Australia records six new cases and one death from COVID-19, NBN Co announces a $150 million relief package for internet providers during the pandemic, and Health Minister Roger Cook flags the need to locate asymptomatic cases in the community.
Engineering company Lycopodium has developed an electrically operated ventilator, to be used as emergency backup in the event of a shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Holland has been awarded a $3.2 million contract and construction, and maintenance company Enviro Infrastructure has won a $2.9 million contract from the Public Transport Authority of WA.
