Jessica Mascione

Russian miner Nordgold has continued its fight for Perth-based Cardinal Resources, having matched an offer to buy the gold explorer for $1 per share.

Perth-based Macmahon Holdings has been named the preferred contractor to provide equipment hire and maintenance services at a coalmine in Queensland.

The construction arm of BGC Australia has secured the works to build boutique apartments in Claremont, as part of a $14 million state government project.

Perth-based GBM Resources is paying $3 million to buy a gold project in Queensland, close to its flagship Mount Coolon asset.

CIMIC Group has lost a four-year dispute against Chevron over work completed at its Gorgon natural gas project off the WA coast.

The state government has delayed phase five easing of coronavirus restrictions by another two months, though some venues will allow more patrons.

Fenix Resources is moving ahead with its iron ore project in Western Australia after appointing MACA as its mining contractor.

CIMIC Group has confirmed the 50 per cent sale of its mining contractor, Thiess, to an entity based in the UK.

GR Engineering Services has secured new work with Canada’s Novo Resources Corp for its Nullagine goldmine in the Pilbara.

Shelter Brewing Co has opened a cafe on the Busselton foreshore, ahead of its brewery launch expected later in the year.

TAFE’s Mandurah and Broome campuses will receive new facilities worth a combined $19 million, with the state government having appointed architects to the projects.

Non-profit organisation Teach for Australia will receive $4 million from the state government to support university graduates and encourage them to teach in disadvantaged communities.

The spinout company of Cassini Resources is seeking to raise $6 million from its initial public offering, with an ASX listing targeted for November.

Red 5 will begin open pit production at its Great Western satellite deposit early next year, as the company ramps down operations at its King of the Hills goldmine.

The state government is introducing new laws to extend its payroll tax support for Western Australian businesses.

Shareholders of Victoria’s Boadicea Resources have approved the $7 million sale of its Fraser Range tenements to nickel miner IGO.

Warrego Energy has raised funds from a share placement to go towards the company’s West Erregulla joint venture with Strike Energy.

Eastman Poletti Sherwood Architects has secured the works to design $2 million worth of upgrades for TAFE’s Geraldton campus.

Woodside Petroleum is reportedly axing 300 direct staff following a similar decision last month by fellow oil and gas major Chevron.

Property group Pindan has secured work on a $16 million boutique apartment block in Mount Lawley, with construction to begin this month.

Swick Mining Services has appointed experienced managing director Jason Marinko to lead the company’s mineral technologies business.

Perth-based Magnum Mining & Exploration has picked up an advanced-stage magnetite project in the US, sending its shares up by more than 40 per cent.

Panoramic Resources is selling a portion of its non-core metals project to a private entity in Dubai for $12 million.

More Western Australian agribusinesses are set to receive high-speed broadband, with network providers to share in $7 million worth of grants.

CIMIC Group has disclosed a drop in net profit during the past nine months, but says it is closer to finalising the sale of its Thiess subsidiary.

Mount Gibson Iron is targeting first ore sales from its previously deferred Shine operations in Western Australia by mid-next year.

Gibb River Diamonds has announced a major discovery at its new gold project in Western Australia, sending its shares up by more than 300 per cent.

Strike Energy and Warrego Energy have signed a binding heads of agreement to jointly develop the West Erregulla gas field in the Perth Basin.

New Zealand-focused explorer Siren Gold has had a positive start to its ASX debut, with the company’s share price soaring 80 per cent.

The high gold price and strength of the market has made it easier for junior goldminers to raise capital and launch IPOs.

After a rocky start to the year, confidence in WA’s gold sector is driving economic activity, with investment and exploration up.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.