Globe Metals & Mining has teamed up with South African engineering outfit, Thuthuka Group to invest $US10.6 million into Globe's Kanyika Niobium Project, in return Thuthuka will receive a 25 per cent stake in the project.
Gold exploration company Tianshan Goldfields has agreed to sell all of its Chinese assets to Hong Kong-based company China Power Sino Renewable Resources for $US22.5M.
The state government has earmarked the future possible use of geothermal energy to power homes and businesses in Perth following the recent awarding of the first geothermal exploration permits in the Perth Basin.
Engineering services provider, LogiCamms has announced a 59 per cent increase in after tax profit, reaching $4.6 million on the back of a strong second half performance.
Brockman Resources has gained environmental apporval for its Marillana iron ore project in the Pilbara, where the company aims to establish a 17 million tonne per year mining operation.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering have posted a record net profit after tax of $15.5 million, an increase of more than 36 per cent, thanks to record revenues of more than $100 million, up by more than 19 per cent on the previous year.
Mining services companies Brandrill and Ausdrill have proposed a friendly scrip merger to create whay they say will be a larger, more diverse company able to better serve existing clients and with greater financial capacity to fund future growth.
Chevron Australia has been awarded a deepwater exploration permit to conduct initial surveys and then drilling at a potentially vast hydrocarbon basin which it jointly owns with Shell Development.
Integra Mining has selected GR Engineering Services as its preferred contractor for the refurbishment and commissioning of a processing plant for the $64 million Randalls gold project.
An increase in rental income and new acquisitions have boosted the full-year net profit of Bunnings Warehouse Property Trust by 11 per cent to $73.2 million.
BHP Billiton, Chevron, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and the North West Shelf Venture will collectively provide more than $5 million towards the Pilbara's health services as part of a partnership with the government.
A collapse in platinum prices and the suspension of operations in South Africa have been named as the main factors for South Perth-based Aquarius Platinum recorded a $45.7 million net loss for 2008/09.
The number of temporary skilled overseas workers coming to Western Australia dropped nearly 10 per cent in the 2009 financial year following changes implemented by the Rudd government and the global economic slowdown.
Premier Colin Barnett has taken the next step in the development of the Kimberley LNG hub with the release of the social impact scope and profile report and the call for tenders for the strategic assessment report.
Swick Mining Services has added further momentum to its North American expansion plans, today announcing it had signed its first United States contract.
The Australian Tax Office needs to provide a clear explanation of how it handles tax disputes and use plain language when providing advice to taxpayers, a report by the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended.
Anvil Mining has reached an agreement with international commodities trader Trafigura Beheer over a $US200 million ($A238 million) equity and debt financing arrangement for the expansion of the Kinsevere copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
State Environment Minister Donna Faragher has given final environmental approval for Chevron's $50 billion Gorgon gas development on Barrow Island, with federal approval the remaining regulatory hurdle.
Charities in Western Australia have seen a more than 5 per cent rise in demand for their services as a result of the global economic downturn, a new survey reveals.
Talk of the central bank lifting interest rates within the next year is expected to increase Western Australia's demand for fixed rate loans, which dipped slightly in July, a new Mortgage Choice survey shows.
The City of Perth plans to fit out the western part of Hay Street with better footpaths, trees, street furniture and improved lighting as part of plans to lure pedestrians to the area.
Perth-based neurology focused research and development company NeuroDiscovery has entered a specialist services deal with a major international pharmaceutical company, valued at $620,000, the company's largest every contract.
Over one in two employees would choose to cut their working hours over a voluntary redundancy or extended unpaid leave if the choice was made mandatory, a new survey by Hays reveals.
West Perth-based Antares Energy has pocketed $10 million and plans to raise a further $2 million to buy additional Eagle Ford shale acreage in Texas and boost working capital.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA says it would be a "mistake" to abandon reform in the state's electricty market by re-amalgamating Verve Energy with Synergy.
Atlas South Sea Pearls expects to record a half-yearly profit of $2 million on the back of a general downturn in demand for luxury goods, offset by cost savings implemented by the Subiaco-based company.
Development of Galaxy Resources' Mt Cattlin lithium project is ramping up with the emerging producer awarding a key contract to the DRA Pacific, Mintrex and BEC Engineering joint venture.
