Colin Jacoby

A sustained period of economic growth in South Africa presented an abundance of opportunities for Australian businesses, particularly in engineering, agriculture, and infrastructure development, according to Australian high commissioner to South Africa.

Despite a long road ahead until operation, West Perth-based Tethyan Copper Company remains optimistic, with the copper explorer in the midst of an exploration and pre-feasibility program for its flagship prospect in Pakistan.

Tourism Western Australia has appointed an east coast agency to handle the online component of the state’s advertising campaign.

While base metal prices continue to rise as supply dries up, one base metal has witnessed a price slump which has had a detrimental effect on the profit results of its miners.

Backed primarily by Chinese money, Perth-based unlisted public company Yilgarn Infrastructure has proposed a $2 billion rail and port development, including the construction of a new port at Oakajee, in the Mid-West.

The property and resources markets aren’t the only sectors undergoing rapid growth at the moment; there’s also been a marked rise in sales by the state’s small-to-medium enterprises, according to national group Sensis.

The ongoing debate over broadband access has prompted calls for an overhaul to the current copper cable network.

A focus on clean energy developments has provided fresh impetus to Carnegie Corporation Ltd’s expansion strategy, following the West Perth-based company’s recent listing on London’s Alternative Investment Market and executive team restructure.

While significant one-year returns are a positive sign for any business, maintaining these results year-in-year-out is a challenge of more significant proportions.