Fraser Beattie

Calibre Group’s maintenance and construction subsidiary, G&S Engineering Services, has been awarded new and extended work on the Hay Point Coal terminal expansion for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Al

Perth company Emmerson Resources has entered into a joint venture agreement with Evolution Mining for the exploration of gold and copper deposits at the Tennant Creek mineral field.

Emerald Oil & Gas intends to raise about $5.7 million through a placement to sophisticated investor clients of Perth stockbroking firm Euroz.

Mineral Resources announced today that it plans to use its 12 per cent stake in Aquila Resources to push for a role building and operating the proposed $7 billion West Pilbara iron ore project.

AVPartners has been appointed the in-house audiovisual service provider for Crown Perth, replacing incumbent provider Staging Connections.

The takeover bid for Aquila Resources took an unexpected turn today when a mystery buyer, believed to be Mineral Resources, spent about $192 million buying a large stake in the Perth company, paying well above the bid price.

Downer EDI’s overburden removal contract at the Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Queensland has been terminated by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

Applabs Technologies has picked up a $115,000 contract with Positiv Flo to develop an innovative new product with the health and fitness firm.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is concerned the Maritime Union of Australia’s planned strike action at Onslow will trigger a domino effect of disruptions at the state’s ports, affecting crucial links in the resources supply chain.

Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett has appointed Peter Klinken as the new chief scientist of Western Australia.

Northern Star Resources has cleared the main hurdle to its acquisition of the Jundee gold mine while also announcing monthly production results that were better than its own targets.

Kresta Holdings’ major shareholder, China-based Aplus, has outlined plans to acquire the Malaga-based company just six months after buying a large interest in the group.

Perth-based company Cauldron Energy has secured $11 million in funding through share placement agreements with Chinese investors.

At the close of business last Friday, Nexus Energy received about 705 million proxy votes against Seven Group Holdings’ scheme to acquire the company.

Sue Ash, Frank Cooper, Hendy Cowan and Ian Ritchie are among the Western Australians to have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours this year.

May was a stagnant month for the Deloitte WA index with the market capitalisation of Western Australia listed companies increasing by only 0.3 per cent to close the month at $153.6 billion.

The latest round of Western Australia’s Exploration Incentive Scheme will pump almost $5 million into the search for minerals and petroleum at a crucial time for the state’s resources industry.

The quarterly rebalance of the Australian stockmarket Indices has pushed Perth companies Regis Resources, Ausdrill and Silver Lake Resources out of their S&P/ASX indices.

Sundance Resources has appointed Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil Africa to build the $US3.5 billion port and rail infrastructure for the Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project.

Iron Ore Holdings’ Buckland project has been deemed technically and commercially viable following the completion of a feasibility study at a cost of about $30 million.

Poseidon Nickel has restarted mine refurbishment activities at the Windarra mine site and employed new managers as it prepares for potential production later in the year.

Satterley Property Group has been appointed the selling agent for 29 new home sites at The Pocket, Claremont.

Red Gum Resources and White Star Resources are the latest exploration companies to shift focus away from the resources sector, signing deals to move into geospatial imagery and internet travel bookings respectively.

Iluka Resources has teamed up with iron ore producer Vale to evaluate and potentially develop a major titanium bearing deposit in Brazil.

The state’s rural confidence is at its highest level in over two years after a rainy autumn has found 84 per cent of farmers expecting this year to be better or as good as last year's season.

Engineering contractor Decmil Group has been shortlisted to design and build a pedestrian bridge linked to the new Perth Stadium, adding to recent government contract wins.

Rare earths miner Lynas Corporation has raised about $40 million minus costs through a heavily discounted share purchase plan and placement.

Perth drilling company Enerdrill has been selected to provide drilling rig services to AWE and Titan Energy’s Perth Basin exploration permit for an undisclosed amount.

Alliance Aviation Services has signed a charter flights contract with BHP Billiton Nickel West for a three-year initial term.

Perth oil and gas explorer Rey Resources has agreed to farm into the Dunnart-2 exploration well joint venture in the Perth Basin with Key Petroleum and Caracal Exploration.

Engineering contractor Thiess has been awarded a $330 million contract to construct the process plant facilities for the Roy Hill iron ore mine in the Pilbara (with updated list of 36 major engineering construction contracts awarded in past year).

Perth web development agency Blake Media Group has acquired local graphic design business Moondust Design for an undisclosed amount.