Burswood-based Tectonic Resources NL has announced plans to close, and ultimately sell, its Burnakura gold project - blaming financial hardship caused by a joint venture with Extract Resources Ltd subsidiary Burnakura Pty Ltd.
Perth-based medical technology company Visiomed Group Ltd will acquire NSW respiratory device business Breath-a-Tech under a cash and scrip offer, complementing the company's existing Funhaler product range.
West Perth-based earthmoving equipment supplier Emeco Holdings Ltd has been selected to replace clothing chain Colorado Group Ltd on the Standard & Poor's ASX 200 index.
The takeover offer for Nedlands-based uranium group Redport Ltd by Canada's Mega Uranium Ltd has been extended to October 31, after the Canadian company acquired a 64 per cent shareholding.
Balcatta-based mineral explorer Pan Palladium Ltd will acquire the 30 per cent interest, held by its South African joint venture partner Randgold & Exploration Ltd, of three farms in its Aurora project in exchange for five million shares.
A plan outlined by the WA Government to reserve a big part of the State's gas reserves for the local market does not promote a robust and viable gas industry in Western Australia, according to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Associatio
Axiom Properties Ltd will raise $13 million though a share placement with institutional and private investors, to take advantage of opportunities presented by its recent agreement with Pivot Group.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has expressed concern over the integrity of stock market announcements issued by small and mid-cap miners, following the release of a report today.
Both Subiaco-based Elkedra Diamonds NL and Perth-based oil and gas explorer Eureka Energy Ltd have commenced capital raisings through placements with institutional investors.
Perth-based minerals investment company Mineral Securities Ltd has executed an alliance agreement with Herencia Resources Plc under which both companies will look to identify potential mineral resource opportunities in South America.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd will raise $2.5 million for additional working capital through a share purchase plan and placement to eligible shareholders.
Animal pharmaceutical products manufacturer Chemeq Ltd has signed a letter of intent with European chemicals manufacturer PCAS SA, which may lead to manufacturing and marketing partnerships.
Australia is the nation third most unlikely to have companies involved in corrupt business practices, slipping from the number one post held in 2002, a factor opposition foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd attributes to the AWB scandal.
Perth-based diamond and nickel explorer United Kimberley Diamonds NL will acquire the rights to three Pilbara iron ore tenements from Kewdale-based DFD Rhodes Pty Ltd for $1 million.
Perth-based Alto Energy International Ltd has appointed United States-based oil industry executive James M Trimble as managing director, following the resignation of Greg Channon.
Alinta chief executive Bob Browning has signed an evergreen employment contract with the company, removing his previous fixed expiry date of May, 2007.
Baby boomers are seen as expensive, difficult to manage and a liability to an organisation's future according to research that reveals how myths and stereotypes of older workers are impacting critical business decisions in Australian companies.
West Perth's Marengo Mining Ltd commenced a pre-feasibility study on its Yandera Copper-Molybdenum Project in Papua New Guinea today after unveiling a preliminary mineral resource estimate of over 4 billion pounds for the project's central portion.
Perth-based mining company Grange Resources Ltd aims to raise $12 million through a placement to American investors to fund iron ore mining operations and boost company land holdings, among other reasons.
Treasurer Eric Ripper is leading a delegation to Europe aimed at encouraging global construction companies to take part in Western Australia's booming economy.
The Mitchell Freeway Extension is under way, with preferred tenderer Macmahon Contractors Pty Ltd being formally awarded a design and construct contract.
WA mining company Cazaly Iron Pty Ltd has had a win in the courts, with the contentious Shovelanna mining lease applications being stayed in the WA Warden's Court pending Supreme Court action.
Mr David John Muir, a former director of Hallmark Gold NL, was today sentenced in the District Court to two years in prison following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Como-based gold company Medusa Mining Ltd has won shareholder approval for its plans to list on London's Alternative Investment Market later this year, embark on a $15 million capital raising and merge with Philsaga Mining Corporation.
Sydney-based Mirvac will add another development to its Perth portfolio, being named preferred proponent for two lots in the former Leighton railway marshalling yards redevelopment.
