Alinta Ltd has reached an agreement with Tasmania's major electricity distributor Aurora Energy Pty Ltd for a long-term energy supply contract, clearing the way for construction of its proposed Tamar Valley Power Station.
China-owned Sinosteel Corporation Group has extended a sales agreement for 1.6 million tonnes of iron ore with Midwest Corporation Ltd to March 31, 2009, the West Perth-based company announced today.
Perth-based online DVD rental company Quickflix Ltd has teamed up with Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd in a national promotional campaign, giving a $50 movie rental subscription voucher for every customer who spends over $75.
Communities Minister Sue Ellery has applauded the launch of a national website to help the community services sector attract and retain staff, the first one of its kind in Australia.
West Perth-based metals explorer Apex Minerals NL will complete a $35 million placement to help fund the $16.5 million cash component of an acquisition from Oxiana Ltd.
Two of Perth-based scooter manufacturing and distribution group Vmoto Ltd's models topped sales of their respective categories in the first six months of the 2007 calendar year, the company has announced.
The State Government has increased the income eligibility levels for its First Start shared equity home loans for first homebuyers by $10,000 for families and couples, and $8000 for singles.
The State Government will develop four mixed-use sites in Northbridge into rental units, being sold via a two stage nation-wide expression of interest process, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.
Western Australian Small Business Minister Margaret Quirk has condemned a lack of Federal Government action to protect small business from what she calls "the predatory conduct" of big business.
The $5.3 million share purchase plan issued by West Perth-based gold explorer Mundo Minerals Ltd has been fully underwritten by Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd, which the company says will increase its available cash to over $30 million.
The uranium spin-off of Perth-based gold explorer Aurora Minerals Ltd, Desert Energy Ltd, has raised the full $8 million in offer and oversubscriptions to fund exploration of its projects.
Subiaco-based Sultan Corporation Ltd has raised $2.4 million through a placement to help fund an exploration program for its zinc-copper deposit, as well as announcing a share placement plan for existing shareholders.
Unlisted WA energy company Cool Energy Ltd has teamed with Sydney-based petroleum explorer Great Artesian Oil and Gas Ltd to investigate the potential for a CryoCell gas processing plant in South Australia's Cooper Basin.
Subiaco-based debt collection agency Repcol Ltd has confirmed it will continue discussions on restructuring proposals with Cargill Financial Services, which will fund the operating costs of Repcol's Indian operations until August 31.
A timber products research centre established by the Forest Products Commission and The University of Western Australia opened by WA Forestry minister Kim Chance will allow for value adding to local forest resources.
West Perth-based uranium explorer Scimitar Resources Ltd has completed a capital raising of $5.1 million, with Canadian company Mega Uranium Ltd subscribing for 2.25 million of the 6 million shares offered.
Balcatta-based mineral explorer Conquest Mining Ltd has told the ASX the joint venture it signed with Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd would elevate it from a "micro" mid-cap to a true mid-cap company.
West Perth-based industrial company Schaffer Corporation Ltd will acquire limestone block company Archistone Pty Ltd for an enterprise value of $7.75 million, the company has announced.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Avalon Minerals Ltd has acquired a 70 per cent stake in a North Queensland gold, base metals and uranium project through a joint venture agreement with South Perth's Independence Group NL.
The Federal Court has handed down over $9.1 million in fines to companies and individuals for what it calls "a series of bid-rigging and price fixing cartels" in commercial air conditioning tenders in WA between 1991 and 2003.
West Perth-based Atlas Iron Ltd will issue 1.5 million shares to South Perth minerals player Independence Group NL and Western Australian Resources Ltd to acquire three tenements near its Pardoo project in the Pilbara.
West Perth-based hydrocarbon developer European Gas Ltd has appointed PKF as its auditor, replacing Bentleys MRI Perth Partnership, in a move the company says reflects its increasing European focus.
Tourism Western Australia has signed a deal with travel publisher Lonely Planet, which will see the state feature heavily on Lonely Planet TV and websites, Tourism Minister Sheila McHale announced today.
West Perth-based petroleum explorer ARC Energy Ltd has signed a heritage agreement with the Noonkanbah people which provides for oil and gas exploration on their land.
Perth-based seafood company Australis Aquaculture Ltd has raised $3.3 million through its oversubscribed share purchase plan, planning to use funds raised for its expansion plans into the North American and Asian markets.
The local government by-laws governing home-based businesses will come under scrutiny during a meeting of the Small Business Ministerial Council tomorrow, Small Business Minister Margaret Quirk has announced.
West Perth-based diversified energy explorer Westralian Gas & Power Ltd subsidiary Sunset Energy LLC has acquired an adjoining lease to its Stockton Lease in Kentucky, USA.
Balcatta-based mineral explorer Tiger Resources Ltd has issued 3.7 million shares to Belgium-owned Groupe Orgaman, after it exercised a $2.4 million convertible note.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Avalon Minerals Ltd has acquired a 1,900 sq km exploration portfolio from Don Boyer's Resource Properties Pty Ltd in a cash and scrip deal worth around $1.3 million.
West Perth-based gold and base metals exploration company Rubicon Resources Ltd has arranged to sell 1.4 million shares from small shareholders acquired through an in-specie share distribution.
Perth-based mineral sands explorer Mineral Sands Ltd will earn 80 per cent of three Eucla exploration licences held by Herdsman-based Olympia Resources Ltd by spending around $360,000 on exploration, under a farm-in agreement signed today.
Perth-based uranium explorer Mantra Resources Ltd will acquire a 95 per cent stake in four Tanzanian uranium exploration tenements through a joint venture, and has purchased another two, the company has announced.
