Sydney-based resource investment firm RIMCapital Ltd has backed Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd's proposal to develop the Oakajee port, by subscribing for $2 million worth of shares.
Perth-based managed investment scheme player TFS Corporation has reported a 60 per cent increase in sales over the 2008 financial year for its Indian sandalwood project.
Nedlands-based waste management company Tox Free Solutions Ltd has signed an agreement with Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd to acquire the latter's industrial service company, Barry Brothers Specialised Services Pty Ltd.
BC Iron Ltd will move to feasibility study stage over its Nullagine iron ore project in the Pilbara, following a scoping study that estimated a capital cost of $85 million.
Perth-based engineering company Clough Ltd has secured a contract worth $US50 million ($A53 million) by Norwegian company Advanced Production & Loading.
Boutique brewing company Oz Brewing Ltd has stopped short of entering the shed and accommodation manufacturing sector after it terminated agreements to buy Shedco Group Pty Ltd.
Bentley-based Bone Medical Ltd is undertaking a private placement with strategic investors to pursue the commercialisation of its biopharmaceutical projects.
The resource boom has somewhat helped to cushion Western Australia from a downturn in initial public offer activity, with the state producing five of the 10 best performing floats.
The state government has given $6 million from its $36.5 million Low Emission Energy Development fund to two companies to develop technology to help reduce Western Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Western Australia will need to build an additional 7000 new homes above current production levels each year to meet growing population demands, according to research by the Housing Industry Association.
Perth-based Jupiter Energy has today unveiled plans to expand its footprint in Kazakhstan with plans to purchase half of the North West Zhetybai oil field for $27 million.
Perth-based Hazelwood Resources Ltd has reached in principle agreement with a number of investors to raise up to $3 million to progress studies at its wholly-owned Big Hill tungsten project.
The Environmental Protection Authority has today recommended approval of Grange Resources Ltd's Southdown magnetite iron project in the state's South West region.
The Australian Securities Exchange has released for the first time a comprehensive review of disclosure of director's interest notices, which found 13 per cent of notices were in breach of rules.
Multi-disciplined Australian company OBM International Trade Services has taken a step into the Western Australian market by acquiring WA-based Trade Consultants Australia.
West Perth-based explorer Silver Swan Group Ltd today announced it has received firm commitments to raise $1.2 million via a share placement to fund exploration at its suite of projects in the Meekatharra area.
Site works to reconnect Perth with Northbridge will start at the end of this year as the state government today revealed its master plan following three years of research and design.
The State Government multi-million dollar acquisition fund campaign was launched last night with Alan Carpenter announcing that four corporations pledged a total of $4 million to the Art Gallery of WA, to help build a world-renowned art collection.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has suffered a setback in a $245 million legal action against directors of the failed Westpoint group, with the Federal Court ruling ASIC could not continue action instituted by Westpoint's liquidator.
Transfield Services has upgraded the Kemerton Power Station's output by more than 40 megawatts in high summer temperatures, ahead of schedule and in time to support Western Australia's increasing energy needs.
Perth-based asset management firm PearlStreet Ltd has forecast revenue for the 2008 financial year at $80 million, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation is expected to be up to $8.5 million.
Macmahon Contractors Pty Ltd has been selected as the preferred proponent for the extension of Reid Highway from West Swan Road to Great Northern Highway.
