Henderson-based ship builder Austal Ltd has completed construction of its 14-vessel Armidale Class Patrol Boat fleet in a major milestone for the company, commemorated with a ceremony on Saturday.
Former Hallmark Gold NL and Welcome Stranger Mining Company NL directors Stuart Adrian Corp and Brian Millwood Smith, have been found guilty of 29 charges brought after an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
In a sign of the times, Qantas will commence weekly flights between resources boom towns Brisbane and Karratha from November 6, which the company says will provide the first direct air access between the east coast and the Pilbara.
Perth-based metals explorer Windy Knob Resources Ltd will raise $900,000 through the placement of 3 million shares at 30 cents each to fund the company's ongoing exploration commitments.
Belmont-based gold and base metals explorer Great Australian Resources Ltd will acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake of Platinum Mining Ventures Ltd for a scrip issue of 17.5 million shares, worth around $4.9 million.
A decision by Federal Agricultural Minister Peter McGauran to expedite exceptional circumstances funding for drought affected farmers in the wheatbelt has been welcomed by State Agriculture Minister Kim Chance and WAFarmers President, Trevor De Landgrafft
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commissioner Stephen Kenner has been appointed to conduct a review of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994, brought forward two years by Employment Protection Minister Michelle Roberts.
Welshpool-based engineering services firm RCR Tomlinson Ltd has completed the acquisition of electrical servcies firm Positron Group Pty Ltd for $43.7 million in cash and shares, the company has announced.
The State Government will spend a further $1 million on the fight against cane toads, Premier Alan Carpenter announced today, with funding going towards research and community groups.
West Perth-based base metals explorers Minemakers Ltd has raised around $2.6 million before costs through a renounceable rights issue, planning to use the funds to speed up exploration and development of its projects.
Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd has announced plans to raise $2.3 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to provide the company with additional working capital.
The State Government has appointed former Geraldton Port Authority marine business unit manager Dennis Parsons as chief executive of the Esperance Port Authority, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.
Perth-based Small-Medium Enterprises investor Greencap Ltd will fully acquire Western Australian flora and fauna management company Validus Group Pty Ltd to bolster its environmental consultancy, ENV Australia Pty Ltd, the company has announced.
South Perth-based seafood processor Sam's Seafood Holdings Ltd has completed its recapitalisation fund raising, earning $1.7 million through the issue of 292.8 million shares and 30 million options.
Subiaco-based Aurox Resources Ltd has revised a long-term sales agreement with China-based RockCheck Steel Group Co Ltd, signing on to sell up to 10 million tonnes of iron ore to the company by 2014.
A submarine telecommunications cable off Perth's City Beach will be further protected from February 1 next year when a protection zone declared today by the Australian Communications and Media Authority comes into effect.
Bibra Lake-based rubber recycling and manufacturing company Reclaim Industries Ltd has been awarded a $567,500 grant by the Federal and South Australian governments for their increased investment in the state.
West Perth-based engineering services company Neptune Marine Services Ltd has secured a series of new diving and maintenance related projects in the United States and Australia.
Belmont-based gold and base metals explorer Great Australian Resources Ltd has completed an agreement with Perth-based metals explorer View Resources Ltd for the latter's purchase of a tenement within the Corboys gold project area.
Nedlands-based ophthalmology product development company Advanced Ocular Systems Ltd has sold intellectual property related to Mineralocorticoids, a steroid hormone, to Australian eye care development company Eye Co Pty Ltd for $100,000.
South Perth-based Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd will issue 25.8 million, 5 year options at a strike price of 19 cents to Macquarie Bank Ltd in return for its advice in relation to business development and financing and operational strategies.
The Master of Business Administration degree offered by Curtin University's Graduate School of Business has been ranked 80th in the world in a survey published by The Economist.
West Perth-based energy company Wasabi Energy Ltd has taken a 20 per cent stake in Melbourne-based evaporative water loss-prevention company Aqua Guardian Group Ltd for $500,000, ahead of its planned listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Perth-based metals explorer View Resources Ltd plans to raise $10 million through a rights issue, the company announced today, as well as securing a new debt facility under plans to move its Bronzewing gold project into positive cash flows by December.
Nedlands-based Hawk Resources Ltd will acquire 80 per cent of the Callie Soak tungsten prospect, currently owned by Richmond Resources Pty Ltd, for $60,000 in cash and scrip, the company has announced.
South Perth-based agricultural investment company the ARK Fund Ltd has increased the size of its debt facility with the National Australia Bank to $27 million, the company has announced.
West Perth-based explorer Silver Swan Group Ltd has earned a 51 per cent stake in the Cocata copper-gold project after meeting the exploration expenditure committments set out under its joint venture with Sydney-based Intermet Resources Ltd.
Cannington-based security technology group QRSciences Holdings Ltd associated company Spectrum San Diego Inc has been awarded a supply contract by the US Transportation Security Administration worth $42 million, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Monitor Energy Ltd has raised $500,000 in a placement to advance exploration of the company's oil and uranium projects in the Kyrgyz Republic and to supplement working capital, the company has announced.
West Perth-based uranium explorer U308 Ltd has signed a joint venture agreement with Canada-based uranium producer Cameco for a joint venture project over eight tenements in the Ashburton region of Western Australia.
Perth-based CityView Corporation Ltd has acquired the right to purchase 100 per cent of Petro Energy Africa Ltd, a move that would give it operational control of the North Matanda oil project in Cameroon.
Redcliffe-based construction services company Global Construction Services Ltd has acquired Landsdale-based accommodation provider Budget Portables for $10 million, the company has announced.
