Tayler Neale

Northern Star Resources has made a $150 million offer to move to full ownership of the East Kundana joint venture gold project near Kalgoorlie.

The board of Navitas has rebuffed a $2 billion takeover offer from a consortium of investors, which includes co-founder Rod Jones, saying the deal is well below its valuation of the education services company.

National automotive services business AMA Group has struck a $68 million deal with new investors, which includes a big share selldown by management, after Perth-based Andrew Hopkins became the company’s chief executive.

Terry Streeter-chaired Moho Resources is set to list on the ASX tomorrow, while the experienced mining executive has also been appointed to the board of Chile-focused explorer Emu.

The redevelopment of the former New Esplanade Hotel near Elizabeth Quay is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2019, with the new facility set to feature a rooftop bar and co-working spaces.

International tourists spent nearly $250 million less in Western Australia during the 2018 financial year than during the previous 12 months, new data from Tourism Research Australia shows.

Two sets of data out today have sent mixed signals about the Perth property market, with Reiwa figures revealing a lift in house prices in October, while Corelogic says they fell for the month.

Orders from the Takeovers Panel forcing Rand Mining to sell its $60.1 million stake in closely linked gold miner Tribune Resources have been put on hold following a review application.

The consumer watchdog says 5G mobile technology could become a substitute for the National Broadband Network, on the same day NBN Co launched its new business-grade product.