Blue Energy Limited has announced the confirmation of the appointment of Bill Williams as CEO and the execution of the first of a number of coal seam gas exploration drilling contracts.
Macmahon Holdings Ltd has been awarded a $65 million contract to construct 50 kilometres of rail to the Mesa A mine for Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto Iron Ore in the Pilbara.
Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group Ltd is set to launch a new Hyundai dealership in Rockingham while announcing a distribution deal between its automotive parts subsidiary and Mobis Parts Australia Pty Ltd.
Legislation which will cut stamp duty on conveyances by an average of five per cent across the board has passed its first hurdle, treasurer Eric Ripper announced late today.
Perth-based uranium explorer Mantra Resources Ltd is set to raise $24 million, after agreeing to place 12 million shares at $2.4 million, after agreeing to place 12 million shares at $2.00 each to Highland Park and its nominees.
Shares in gold exploration company Central Asia Resources closed sharply higher today after the company announced a US$1.25 million funding agreement to advance its projects in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The state government has agreed to invest $600,000 to help Western Australian medical research institutes gain access to a $30 million commercialisation fund backed by local superannuation fund Westscheme.
Perth investment banking group Argonaut has sold a 20 per cent stake in the business to Apollo Asia Opportunity Master Fund, L.P, and formed a strategic alliance with Apollo for its new merchant banking division.
The claim that Western Australian shoppers pay less for food and groceries than those in other states where trading hours are not restricted is wrong, says Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief economist John Nicolaou.
Base metals miner Kagara Zinc Ltd has cut its copper production forecast for this year by ten per cent to 27,000 tonnes after bad weather adversely affected its operations in northern Queensland.
Despite the booming economy and employment market, two thirds of Western Australian employees are unsatisfied with their current job, according to a report by recruitment firm Hudson.
Western Australia's business broking community has lodged a petition of almost 1,300 signatures in State Parliament against proposed government legislation which they believe will unfairly advantage big banks.
A joint venture involving engineering and construction company Clough Ltd has been selected as the preferred proponent for the $200 million Wivenhoe Cressbrook pipeline project in Queensland.
Subiaco-based mineral exploration company Venture Minerals has sold $1.04 million of shares at a discount to fund further exploration of a magnetite and tin project in Tasmania.
Osborne Park-based Fairstar Resources Ltd, which is in the midst of a hostile takeover bid for Goldwen West Resources Ltd, had announced plans to raise $2.5 million in new equity.
West Perth-based Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd has announced the resignation of managing director Matthew Gill, just three weeks after the loss-making company said it had revised its production plans.
Following a definitive feasibility study of its Roseby Copper project in Queensland, West Perth-based Universal Resources Ltd has now assessed the value of the mine at $282 million, an increase of $96 million in preliminary results.
A 3.3 kilometre stretch of the Bussell Highway just south of Metricup Roads will be upgraded, with Southern Road Services awarded a $1.86 million contract to carry out widening works.
Perth-based Focus Minerals Ltd has announced a $64 million acquisition, development and funding strategy to consolidate ownership of the Coolgardie Gold Field and an expanded development program in both gold and nickel.
Boss Energy Ltd has agreed to partner in the acquisition of the 107.6 square kilometre Tortay oil concession in Kazakhstan for a consideration of US$5 million ($5.38 million) cash and 20 million fully paid ordinary shares.
Windimurra Vanadium Ltd has announced the appointment of Dr Wolf Martinick as chairman, replacing previous chairman Michael Kiernan who resigned from the company last week.
Diversified engineering company RCR Tomlinson Ltd continues to secure significant contracts accross Australia, with the company confirming it has secured more than $50 million in new orders.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has agreed to a request by North West Shelf Gas Pty Limited to revoke its joint gas sales agreement for the Western Australian market.
Parker Centre chief Mark Woffenden has been appointed executive director of Curtin University of Technology's new Resources and Chemistry Centre, due for completion in 2009.
West Perth-based nickel producer Nickelore Ltd has released the results of its scoping study for the Canegrass Nickel Cobalt project, which shows the project may have the potential to begin production in 2011.
