Shares in Sandfire Resources were firmer on news it had intersected a zone of sulphides at its Springfield project in the Bryah Basin mineral province.
Local minerals explorer Helix Resources has offered a 50.1 per cent stake in its Joshua project in Chile to EPG Exploration Fund, in exchange for drilling services and about $3.9 million.
Local minerals explorer Kasbah Resources has received commitments for a $3 million capital raising, while also announcing a range of cost reductions including cutting executive pay, reducing staff and restructuring its board.
Perth-based IT firm Empired has won a contract to provide managed services to a Singapore-headquartered oil and gas company, in a deal worth $15 million.
iiNet chairman Michael Smith has welcomed an independent expert's review of TPG Telecom's proposed $1.6 billion takeover of the Subiaco-based internet services provider.
Chile-focused copper explorer Hot Chili has received firm commitments for an $8.1 million capital raising to fund ongoing work on its Productora project.
Perth-based online health directory and booking service HealthEngine has reached a new milestone, with the company making its one millionth online booking through its application.
West Perth-based trucking company CTI Logistics has acquired an unlisted Sydney-based logistics business with national reach, in exchange for a cash and share package worth $27 million.
The outlook on Western Australia's AA+ credit rating has been downgraded from stable to negative, with Moody's Investor Services saying the government needs to fortify its commitment to budget improvements.
Former GMP Securities managing director Karl Paganin has joined the board of Southern Cross Electrical Engineering, after half of the company’s board walked out last month.
Perth-based ferrotungsten miner Hazelwood Resources has kicked off a $12.8 million capital raising to repay debt and expand production at its ATC joint venture facility in Vietnam.
Shares in Subiaco-based coal miner Pan Asia Corporation skyrocketed on news it had sold its flagship TCM project to a Singapore firm for about $28.8 million.
Gold Road Resources has raised $39.3 million in an oversubscribed placement and is now fully funded to complete a feasibility study on its Gruyere project east of Laverton.