Visiting WA: Dr Martin Selligman, the founder of the ‘positive psychology phenomenon’ is to present a half-day program on creating personal and professional wellbeing through positive work cultures o
Some of Western Australia's largest mining companies are bracing for production disruptions after yesterday's explosion at the Varanus Island gas plant, which could force its operator Apache Energy Ltd to pay compensation to its customers.
Plantation manager Great Southern Ltd has marked its entrance into the bioenergy market, signing an exclusive agreement to supply harvest residues to Pacific Energy's Great Southern Biomass project.
The disruption to state gas supplies following the Varanus Island gas explosion has prompted the state opposition and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA to renew their calls for the development of a comprehensive state energy policy.
An explosion at Varanus Island, a majr gas processing facility off the Pilbara coast, is expected to disrupt gas supplies to the Western Australian market for "a number of days".
An ambitious $6 billion dollar development proposed for Rous Head in Fremantle has attracted a mixed response from Western Australia's sustainability experts.
A delegation of leading Australian solar companies, including Welshpool based Solco Ltd, have taken their concerns about the Rudd Government's means test on the Solar PV (photovoltaic) Rebate Program directly to Environment Minister Peter Garrett, Shadow
Perth based Eden Energy Limited has announced encouraging results in the development of the Hythane/diesel dual fuel powered generators for the Indian electricity market, with trials showing a 40 per cent drop in diesel generator costs.
When BHP Billiton Ltd officially opened its Ravensthorpe nickel mine last week, many pundits focused on the cost blow-outs that hit the project, but industry insiders reckon the development looks l
Perth-based petroleum executive Bret Mattes has broken new ground in Indonesia by becoming what is believed to be the first foreigner to be appointed chief executive of a national energy company.
Iancov new CEO at DORIC DORIC has appointed Peter Iancov chief executive officer. Mr Iancov was previously general manager of Babcock and Brown Infrastructure’s (BBI) subsidiary, WestNet Energy.
Nedlands-based technology and software company, ISS Group Ltd, has signed a deal worth more than $17 million with global oilfield services company Schlumberger to market its BabelFish software to t
Western Australia could be just a few years away from delivering geothermal power, according to one of the state's emerging geothermal exploration companies.
The development of BHP Billiton’s $2.2 billion Ravensthorpe nickel project and the consequent transformation of a nearby small rural town has brought into focus the benefits of funding collaboration between state and federal governments.
Visiting WA: Robin Sharma, organisational and leadership coach and best selling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Greatness Guide, to present his full-day leadership workshop, ‘Lead Wit
The rapid growth in Karratha's land and property prices in recent years has been well documented, but a $13 million price tag for a local caravan park has set a new benchmark.
Four major developments this month have highlighted the strength of Western Australia's resources sector, with projects extending beyond traditional mining provinces to areas like the Great Souther
The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) has launched an appeal for Western Australian businesses to donate funds to help victims of the May 12 Chinese earthquake.
West Perth based Dwyka Resources Ltd has completed a capital raising of $21.3 million to finance exploration and development of its Daguma and Bonanza coal projects.
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Subiaco-based Comdek Ltd has announced plans to acquire two coal projects in Tasmania for $15 million in scrip, three months after buying another two coal projects in the same State.
Nedlands-based software company ISS Group Ltd has signed a major new international marketing agreement with global oilfield services company Schlumberger, that could lead to a big boost in ISS's revenue.
Exploration company Spitfire Resources Limited has moved to diversify its asset portfolio and commodity base by acquiring an advanced coal project in Tasmania.
Energy and Minerals Australia Ltd has successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange today, with its shares closing at $0.60 cents, 50% above the issue price.
Specialist mineral drilling services company Swick Mining Services Ltd has appointed William Gove to the newly created position of General Manager (North America) as the company moves to expand into the North American mineral drilling market.
Iron ore and coal miner Aquila Resources Limited has announce its intention to separate the Company's exploration business from its production and advanced development assets.
Power minnow Perth Energy has announced a deal to purchase $30 million of energy a year from state generator Verve Energy to supply customers at the lower end of the contestable range over the next five years.
