Parsons Brinckerhoff, an employee-owned, consulting and planning firm, has recommended shareholders approve an acquisition by London-based infrastructure firm Balfour Beatty for $US626 million.
Red Fork Energy expects to make an additional $1 million each year in revenue after it struck a deal with a US company to market gas from its Pawnee prospect.
Civil contractor Brierty has secured more than $35 million worth of contracts with long-term customers, including Fortescue Metals Group and Main Roads WA, during the September quarter.
Environmental bonds for the state's mining industry will remain unchanged until the end of next year, as the government extends the existing moratorium to help miners weather the global economic crises.
Nomad Building Solutions has forecast a $12 million second half profit for 2009/10 but has warned of a first half loss of $1 million due to a downturn in orders.
Japan's Itochu Corporation is expected to push for lower woodchip prices after terminating its purchase agreement with failed agribusiness group Great Southern.
The state government has taken the next step in the revitalisation of the South Hedland town centre with planning approval for the development of up to 130 townhouses and apartments plus commercial, medical and retail space.
Adelaide-based Flinders Mines is planning to raise more than $50 million through an institutional placement and a fully-underwritten rights issue to progress its Pilbara iron ore project.
The state government has announced plans for a development of more than 70 lots straddling the Bluff Point and Beresford suburbs, less than four kilometres north of Geraldton's central business district.
The City of Cockburn has been awarded $150,000 by the Fremantle Magistrate's Court following legal proceedings against Swan Bay Holdings for unlawful development of a roadway and concrete container yard operation.
The federal government has introduced legislation to close the tax loophole around hobby farms and similar non-commercial pursuits by high-income individuals which is expected to deliver $700 million in revenue.
Start-up companies will have to repay financial support they receive from the federal government's Commercialisation Institute, which is being established as a replacement for the popular Commercial Ready grants scheme.
A shopping centre survey has identified 39 developments in Western Australia, with most of the future projects categorised as sub-regional and neighbourhood centres.
Buru Energy executive director Eric Streitberg has been elected chairman of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association for 2009/10.
Patersons Securities director Michael Atkins has been appointed as non-executive chairman of West Perth-based gold explorer Azumah Resources, while Geoff Jones comes on board as a non-executive director.
Explorer Hazelwood Resources has revealed plans to raise up to $12.35 million to fund exploration works and a bankable feasibility at its Cookes Creek tungsten project in the east Pilbara.
The state government says it will introduce the strongest anti-skimming and identity crime legislation, following a recent scam that fleeced more than $2.5 million from Western Australians.
Territory Resources has reached an agreement with Noble Resources Limited for a 12-month extension to the loan facilities provided by Noble to the Company.
Lynas Corporation has selected United Group as its lead engineering contractor for its Mt Weld rare earths project in WA, after previous ongoing delays forced then contractor, Ranhill WorleyParsons, to demobilise its resources.
West Perth-based nickel producer Nickelore has signed an agreement to acquire up to a 51 per cent interest in a gold and copper project in Papua Province, Indonesia and appointed Ron Hicks to its board of directors.
Perth-based minerals explorer Korab Resources has received proposals and expressions of interest from China, India, Europe and the Middle East to develop or to finance development of its Melrose gold project located 160km north of Leonora.
BHP Billiton will contribute $5 million, matching the state government's commitment, towards a fund to help the towns of Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun, nine months after it shut down its nickel operation.
