The Liberal Party has cheekily posted a call for the whereabouts of Energy and Resources Minister Francis Logan, who has been conspicuous by his low profile during the election campaign and the Varanus Island gas crisis.
Babcock & Brown Power Ltd's share price has collapsed to a low of 20.5 cents today after the company said it faced impairment charges of $452 million, had sold one of its main assets for a loss and was reviewing its distribution policy.
Fears grow of an end to boom; CBA could move on BankWest; Territory claim in jeopardy; BHP iron ore port expansion plans face investor scrutiny; LNG prices tipped to rise 80%
Three major developments in the gas, iron ore and power sectors this week have once again highlighted the ability of big projects to insulate the Western Australian economy from the global economic slowdown.
THE three partners in the Gorgon gas project have approved spending of $1 billion and the employment of 1200 staff and contractors ahead of a final investment decision over the coming 12 to 18 months.
A consortium headed by WorleyParsons is embarking on a major study to develop a series of 250-megawatt advanced solar thermal power stations across Australia.
The short, sharp election campaign called by Premier Alan Carpenter makes it imperative that the major parties focus on the core issues that will affect Western Australia's long-term future.
Australian Business Arts Foundation has appointed a new WA coordinator, Maeve Kavanagh, following the resignation of Margot Dorrington, who has taken up a position with Western Power.
Retail trading hours and major project development emerged as the top business issues in the first week of the state election campaign, with Labor and the Liberal opposition both claiming they have a better track record.
INFRASTRUCTRE projects in Kwinana, Kalgoorlie and the north-west have been recognised at this year’s WA Civil Contractors Federation earth awards, announced on Friday.
Portman Ltd has turned up the heat in its battle with junior iron ore company Golden West Resources Ltd, which has recruited a senior Rio Tinto manager as its new chief executive one day after signing a Chinese iron off-take deal.
West Perth-based Emerald Oil & Gas NL has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25 per cent interest in 50 gas wells in the United States for $2 million.
Late surge nudges St George to record run; Gas blast warnings ignored; Partners set $1b budget for decision on Gorgon; WorleyParsons reaps bonanza on resources; BHP, Rio to square off as they pull out profit guns
Golden West Resources Ltd has entered into a 15-year offtake agreement with a Chinese steelmaker, which will also subscribe to nearly $27 million worth of shares for an 11 per cent stake.
An investigation into the Varanus Island gas pipeline rupture has found the operation complied with general safety standards as the government calls on the state opposition to not jeopardise the inquiry.
A consortium headed by WorleyParsons and including the state's biggest companies is embarking on a major study to develop a series of $1 billion, 250 megawatt solar thermal power stations across Australia.
Perth-based Jupiter Energy Ltd will pay up to $57 million to move to full ownership of an oil field in Kazakhstan, with Macquarie Bank to provide funding assistance.
The three partners in the Gorgon gas project have approved spending of $1 billion and the employment of 1200 staff and constractors ahead of a final investment decision over the coming 12 to 18 months.
Perth-based coal miner Handini Resources Ltd has revised its initial public offer, this time doubling the amount of funds to be raised to $10 million as it pins its hopes on a major company to take the majority of shares.
Strike Resources Ltd is banking on the high iron ore and coal prices to feed the development of its flagship Peru project as it signs a $19 million scrip deal to reacquire two projects from Perth-based Orion Equities Ltd.
Shares in West Perth-based ARC Energy Ltd will be suspended from trading at the close of business today after the Federal Court approved its merger with Australian Worldwide Exploration Ltd.
Steel price squeeze hits economy; Sub-prime spotlight to fall on CBA result; RBA to prune growth outlook; Time has come for WA to process its resources: Barnett; Rio eyes coal IPO as it ramps up asset sell-off
A Queensland-based consortium is pushing ahead with bold plans for a A$14 billion, 3300 kilometre rail line from the Pilbara to Queensland with industrial smelter hubs at each end after gaining support from 19 steel producers.
Subiaco-based Red Fork Energy has secured $33 million for the exploration of a new gas project in Oklahoma after signing a joint venture deal with a Dallas-based company.
Western Australia will head to the polls on September 6 after Premier Alan Carpenter called a snap election, drawing surprise from the state opposition and predictions it will be a close-fought race.
