Sales of WA resources rose 23 per cent to $48.4 billion, helped by a 60 per cent in nickel sales, over the 2006 calendar year, according to new statistics released by the state Department of Industry and Resources
Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd's natural gas vehicle system has made the 6.9 litre natural gas engines of Chinese company Dongfeng Nanchong Automobile Co Ltd compliant to Euro 3 emission standards, AEC announced today.
Perth-based Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd will conduct a feasibility study on a proposed multi-user rail project in the Mid-West, after signing a memorandum of understanding with the China Overseas Engineering Corporation, the company announced today.
Many politicians and holders of public office wouldn't recognise a conflict of interest if it "kicked them in the backside", says the retiring head of Western Australia's powerful corruption watchdog.
A subsidiary of Perth-based Eden Energy Ltd has signed a five-year agreement with Indian natural gas group Gurjarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd, to market Eden's hydrogen-enriched natural gas blend throughout Gurjarat, a heavily idustrialised state.
Scientists from the Department of Environment and Conservation have commenced analysing soil, water, plant matter and marine samples in Esperance, in a bid to establish a link between the lead source and the lead found in over 4,000 birds.
Former Churchill Capital managing director Patrick O'Connor will chair the Water Corporation, with former Clough chief executive Brian Hewitt as his deputy, Water Resources Minister John Kobelke announced today.
State opposition leader Paul Omodei has raised the prospect of deregulating retail trading hours, raising the issue as part of his foreshore redevelopment plan in a major policy speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia today.
Perth should become a global centre for carbon trading, through the development of a workable and incorrupt system, according to Shadow Environment Minister Steve Thomas.
West Perth-based hydrocarbon exploration company Antares Energy Ltd will raise $5 million through a convertible notes issue to fund the appraisal and development of new discoveries.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Niagra Mining Ltd has acquired the Woodline Well nickel sulphide project from Perth-based minerals explorer Perilya Ltd, in a move Niagra says will complement its exploration and development strategy.
The State Government's independent Sustainability Panel has declared a proposal to extract 45 gigalitres of water per year from the South West's Yarragadee aquifer is sustainable.
Perth-based engineering and construction company Monadelphous Group Ltd has been included in the S&P/ASX200 shares index, which will bring the stock onto the radar screens of a wider range of institutional investors.
Electricity gererator Verve Energy has announced plans to close four 60 MW generating units at its Muja Power Station, reducing the facility's generating capacity to 854 MW.
The Department of Environment and Conservation has served a Section 73A Prevention Notice on the Esperance Port Authority to prevent it receiving and shipping lead carbonate.
Mt Pleasant-based exploration company Centamin Egypt Ltd has raised around $153.6 million through a placement, ahead of its initial public offer on the Toronto Stock Exchange, raising funds for the development of its Egypt-based Sukari gold project.
Perth-based company aiLimited has revised the earnings outlook of its South Australian subsidiary aiAutomotive after a series of production cutbacks from its customers.
Perth-based minerals explorer Grange Resources Ltd will assess the feasibility of alternate power transmission line solutions for its Southdown Magnetite project, which it expects to complete by October.
Australian businesses are inconsistent when documenting and analysing the cost of hiring an employee, according to the Australian offices of recruitment firm Kelly Services.
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer Range Resources Ltd has finalised joint venture negotiations with Canadian-based Canmex Minerals Corporation Ltd, for work on its oil and gas tenements in Puntland, Somalia.
Perth-based Westgold Resources NL will raise up to $4 million through a share purchase plan to raise funds for exploration of the company's Copper-Gold-Iron Oxide Rover project in the Northern Territory.
Tourism spending in WA topped $4.6 billion in the 2006 calendar year, with over 40 per cent more domestic visitors, according to research released today by Tourism Australia.
Bassendean-based Total Catering Solutions has secured the largest contract in the company's history after signing a $30 million deal with a national fast food organisation which will run for five years.
Energy retailer Synergy has issued its shortlist of preferred renewable energy suppliers for supply contracts totaling 50MW, a list which includes Verve Energy, and Stanwell Corporation and Griffing Energy's joint wind farm project.
Subiaco-based mineral explorer Tennant Creek Gold Ltd has announced plans to raise $11.5 million in a share and options issue to raise funds for an exploration and development program at its Manbarrum Zinc-Lead-Silver Project.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Warwick Resources Ltd has not been immune from the impact of Cyclones George and Jacob, announcing today that its drilling program had been delayed from early to late April.
Nedlands-based medical device manufacturer Visiomed Group Ltd has signed an agreement with Israeli medical equipment provider Rimipharm Medical Products Ltd for the distribution of its Funhaler paediatric asthma spacer, the company announced today.
South Perth-based bamboo flooring products company Style Ltd announced plans to raise $2.9 million through a placement today, in order to fast track an increase in its production capabilities.
Employment Protection Minister Michelle Roberts has announced plans to increase the wages of state school cleaners and gardeners by 12.5 per cent over three years.
South Perth-based mining explorer Extract Resources Ltd will raise $15 million through a placement to American and Canadian investors to fund drilling programs on the company's Namibian Uranium interests.
Perth-based QED Occtech Ltd subsidiary Transaction Solutions International group has signed an agreement for the installation of 100 new bill payment terminals under a contract with the South Haryana Electricity Board in India, the company announced today
