Mark Thompson

Talga Resources has received commitments to raise up to $1.7 million, which has been earmarked for the ongoing development of its graphite projects in Sweden.

Construction group Pindan has inked a $10.8 million deal to build a 51-apartment, six-townhouse project in Beeliar for local developer Terranovis.The three-storey project, known as Paramount Apartments, will be located on the corner of Beeliar Drive and Spearwood Avenue.

Shares in Perth-based minerals explorer Talga Resources surged after announcing it would cost $29 million to bring its Swedish graphite mine into production.

An interstate developer has launched its first apartment project in Perth, near the banks of the Swan River, joining a long list of multi-residential projects in the City of Belmont.

Perth-based construction and development company Pindan has inked a $25.6 million contract to build a new aged care facility for Braemar Presbyterian Care in Melville.The facility will be located on the corner of North Lake Road and Leach Highway, with a capacity of 108 people.

Perth-based minerals explorer Talga Resources has received firm commitments for a discounted placement to raise $5.5 million.

When newly appointed managing directors agree to work for nothing, it’s a sure sign the cost pressures facing listed companies are getting more acute.

Probuild's redevelopment at Cloisters on Hay has been named the state’s best construction project for 2015, ahead of 68 other entries at the Master Builders-Bankwest annual awards.

Graphite players have had a soft 18 months, although some WA companies are developing new production techniques that might give them a leg up in the industry.

Five Perth-based junior miners and explorers have announced plans to raise a combined $29.8 million to fund ongoing work at their respective projects, with Excelsior Gold also attracting a new cornerstone investor.

Graphite-focused Talga Resources has named Orbital Corporation chief executive Terry Stinson as its new chairman, replacing Keith Coughlan who will remain with the business in a consultancy role.

Graphite players have posted strong share price gains in the past 12 months and raised $66 million between them, but they are struggling to kick off production of the mineral. 

Talga Resources has agreed to work with a German building materials producer to explore the use of graphite and graphene to enhance concrete applications.

US-based Eric Vincent has joined the board of Breaker Resources as non-executive director. He is a nominee of Electrum Strategic Opportunities Fund II LP which holds some equity in the company.

Accelerate Resources has appointed Mark Thompson as a non-executive director. Steve Bodon has resigned as non-executive director.