The Kalgoorlie Super Pit will be subject to a new regime after environment minister David Templeman ordered the appointment of an independent auditor to oversee the implementation of a raft of tough new operating conditions.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel has today defended the integrity of the corporate watchdog, but said a 'reality check' was needed on commentary by the ACCC on the decision making process.
The state government will contribute a further $6 million towards the restoration of the Busselton Jetty, covering the gap initially allocated to the federal government.
North Perth-based Frontier Resources is preparing legal action against Papua New Guinea to recoup over $3 billion in expenditure and lost profits after the government refused to renew the licence covering its Kodu deposit.
Perth-based Beadell Resources Ltd has potentially secured a $50 million debt facility with ANZ to help fund part of its purchase of the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
A week after dropping its acquisition of Adelaide-based drilling company Underdale Drillers, base metals explorer Haddington Resources is now eyeing Brisbane company Pheonix Drilling Services.
Perth-based engineering company GRD Ltd, through its subsidiary GRD Minproc in Brisbane, has been awarded a $42 million contract by PanAust Ltd to complete expansion plans at the Phu Kham copper-gold mine in Laos.
Perth engineering company Macmahon Holdings Ltd has negotiated a $100 million extension to a contract with BMA Coal Operations, which owns and operates the Saraji coal mine in Queensland.
Malaga-based Automotive Technology Group Ltd has signed an agreement with ARE Engines Ltd to jointly evaluate the fuel saving and lower emission capability of the patented Almasi Rotary Engine.
East Perth-based VDM Group Ltd, through its subsidiary Keytown Constructions, has been awarded a $13 million contract by Fortescue Metals Group to build 24 houses in South Hedland.
Perth-based oil company Odyssey Energy Ltd has entered into an agreement with Marion Energy Ltd to sell its North Helper and Jester-Bloomington projects for consideration of 27.5 million Marion shares.
Perth-based grain handler The CBH Group has welcomed the passing of the federal government's export wheat marketing bill which will provide more choice to the state's wheat growers.
A study into West Perth-based DMC Mining Ltd's Maroko iron ore project in the Republic of Congo has revealed potential revenue earnings of $US1.1 billion ($A1.2 billion) based on a 11 million tonne per annum operation.
Roc Oil Ltd has appointed chief operating officer and executive director, Bruce Clements, as acting chief executive officer following the sudden serious illness of John Doran.
Charter Hall Group Ltd has announced that the Police and Nurses Credit Society has officially signed a 10 year lease at the ONE30 Stirling Street project, located on the fringe of Perth's CBD area.
Engineering services company Neptune Marine Services Ltd, through its subsidiary, Link Weld Engineering, has been awarded two fabrication contracts, one with Apache Energy Ltd, collectively worth more than $5 million.
Apex Minerals NL is expecting the first gold pour from its Wiluna gold project in Western Australia in November, after the finalisation of a study pegged cash costs at around $A560 per ounce.
Australian consumers are increasingly becoming aware of the Perth-based BankWest brand while Bill Gates' Microsoft has been named as Australia's most authentic brand, a study has revealed.
Investors have rushed to fill West Perth-based Malagasy Minerals Ltd's $10 million initial public offer, with so much support that it could have filled the offer nearly three times over.
Private investment player, Wyllie Group, will take a 15 per cent stake in Perth-based oil producer Amadeus Energy Ltd, which has raised nearly $15 million in the process.
Perth-based shipbuilder Austal Ltd has today announced that its executive chairman will step down while its US-based chief executive, former Alinta chief Bob Browning, will takeover the Australian operation.
Pilbara iron ore developer Aurox Resources Ltd has taken a further step in the development of its Balla Balla magnetite project, securing a port access agreement with the Port Hedland Port Authority.
As the gas crisis bites into the state's industries and households, the state government has confirmed that it will increase the cap on gas tariffs for residential and small business customers by around 10 per cent.
Perth-based Galaxy Resources Ltd plans to raise $2.3 million to boost cash reserves towards its bankable feasibility study into its Mt Cattlin tenement in Ravensthorpe.
Perth-based explorer Newland Resources Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire a share of assets worth $44 million from Pacific International Management Inc.
