Subiaco-based Cougar Metals NL plans to raise $2 million to fund the development of its Brazilian mineral drilling business and continue work on its Pyke Hill nickel project in Western Australia and Alta Floresta gold project in Brazil.
Base metals miner CBH Resources Ltd, which is planning to merge with Perth-based Perilya later this year, is undertaking a major corporate and operational restructure to help it withstand falling commodity prices.
A market transaction with Perth-based Elixir Petroleum Ltd has landed Tolhurst Ltd a $25,000 fine from the Australian Securities Exchange Disciplinary Tribunal.
Balcatta-based resource company Tiger Resources Ltd has received approval to list its ordinary shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and plans to list early next month.
Babcock chief strikes back with 'orderly' rescue plan; New look, big ad campaign under way to lift E&T wines; Employers win in IR overhaul; Macquarie Capital goes private; EPA gives Atlas project the go-ahead
State Liberal leader Troy Buswell has today released a proposed new way forward for the State to build much needed public infrastructure in a faster, more cost-effective way.
Applecross-based global education group Navitas Ltd has entered into agreements to acquire Melbourne Education Group Pty Ltd and most of the shares in Australian Institute of Public Safety Pty Ltd for $2.2 million.
Perth median house prices are predicted to increase by six per cent by fiscal 2011 with prices to remain flat this year, according to economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel.
Specialist mining and energy software developer ISS Group Ltd has branched out into the food and beverage sector following a deal with Mars Snackfood to utilise its BabelFish software.
West Perth-based Atlas Iron Ltd has completed another hurdle for its Pardoo iron project in the Pilbara, which is targeting first production in October.
Subiaco-based resource company Comdek Ltd is now able to go ahead with its acquisition of South African company Isicebi Carbon Mining (Pty) Ltd after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of South Africa.
Takeover target Ausdrill Ltd has upheld its rejection of Macmahon Holdings takeover offer as it enters into contracts potentially worth $US51 million ($A54.4m) in revenue.
Alumina producer Alcoa of Australia is backing the development of a major new gas project that involves an investment in excess of $100 million and could supply 10 per cent of Western Australia's gas needs.
Dragon Mountain Gold Limited has finalised an agreement for a $20 million standby equity facility with the US-based investment fund YA Global Investments LP.
Perth-based uranium explorer Extract Resources Ltd has received commitments from investors to raise $30.5 million, with funds raised to support exploration and development activities in Namibia.
Chinese steel making giant Sinosteel Corporation has edged closer in spoiling the proposed merger between takeover target Midwest Corporation Ltd and Murchison Metals Ltd, by lifting its stake in the iron ore producer.
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Syringe company RTL Corporation Ltd has shifted its focus to the mining services sector following a deal with Every Day Mine Services Ltd to acquire the intellectual property of a specialised mining equipment.
BankWest's parent company HBOS plc and other big British banks are facing uncertainty after a fall in HBOS's share price cast doubt over a massive £4 billion capital raising.
West Perth-based diamond explorer Lonrho Mining Ltd has deferred its listing on London's Alternative Investment market as it finalises the sale of it non-core assets and acquisition negotiations.
The Kimberley Timber Corporation has become the first Australian company to attain a tax office product ruling that will open the door for super funds to invest in environmentally friendly products.
Osborne Park-based Fairstar Resources Ltd has ended its lengthy takeover bid for Golden West Resources Ltd but its final stake in the takeover target has yet to be determined.
BHP Billiton Ltd will lose around 28,000 tonnes in nickel sales after deciding to bring forward major maintenance plans at its Kalgoorlie nickel smelter, resulting in a four-month shutdown of two nickel plants.
Osbourne Park-based Wooldridges A&M, a major player in the schools supply sector, has become the latest investment for Sydney-based private equity player Fulcrum Capital Partners.
One of the world's rarest elements, thulium, could have a big impact on the nickel industry if a revolutionary analysis technique developed by little-known company XRF Scientific takes off.
LEADING national law firm, Freehills, has appointed Jason Ricketts as its new Perth managing partner, hitting the starter’s gun on the annual round of pre-June 30 legal appointments.
State government reforms to improve Western Australia's training system have received industry support, with more competency-based training and funding for the private sector expected to improve flexibility.
