West Perth based Atlas Iron Ltd is planning to begin operations and export of iron ore from its Pardoo Project in October, awarding Northern Territory based CDE Capital Pty Ltd the mining contract for the project.
Perth-based nickel miner Albidon Ltd could be in play as a takeover target after its major shareholder revealed plans to sell its blocking stake worth some $37 million.
Demand for executives in Western Australia rose by 9 per cent in April, while nationally demand fell to its lowest level since 2006, a consultancy executive demand index shows.
Mineral exploration company Noble Mineral Resources Ltd plans to raise at least $2 million to fund existing projects and raise working capital through an initial public offering.
Perth based property and land developer Peet Ltd has announced that its civil contractor for its Innisfail Estate development has placed itself into voluntary administration.
Burswood based Wavenet International Ltd has sold its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Wavenet Technology Pty Ltd for an upfront payment of $585,372, with a further payment of up to $563,174 to be paid in the next 30 days.
West Perth based mineral exploration company Metex Resources has raised $22 million, with funds being used to complete its Underground Coal Gasification trial site in Queensland.
Burrup reduces float target after trimming gas sale; Closure fears for WA grain rail network; Directors' personal liability to be eased; Investec hunts credit victims; Commodities gains tipped to lift index
Recently appointed Chairman of The Pisces Group, John Hewson, has criticised the Reserve Bank of Australia for excessively using interest rates to try and manage inflationary pressure at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia 2008 National Conv
Osborne Park based Advanced Braking Technology Ltd will aim to raise $4.6 million to fund a network of service centres in Kalgoorlie, the Pilbara, eastern states and South Africa.
A five year agreement to supply subsea equipment and support services for the part Chevron Australia Pty Ltd owned Gorgon Project has been awarded to GE oil and gas business VectoGray.
All aboard as Forrest sets sail for China; Beadell roars on Lion deal; Circulation figures go down in the west; Eastwood cashes up to fund rights in Wesfarmers; Leighton hits back as states over project bid costs
West Perth based Straits Resources Ltd subsidiary, Straits Asia Resources Ltd, has posted a quarterly net profit of over $21 million ($US20.1 million), an increase of 139 per cent on the same quarter last year.
New legislation regarding training and apprentice laws was introduced to parliament today, with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA applauding the move.
West Perth based Washington Resources has signed a joint venture agreement with exploration company Western Desert, allowing Western Desert to explore one of its Northern Territory tenements.
PERTH-based explorer Beadell Resources Ltd is about to step into producer status after negotiating a deal with resource investment firm Lion Selection Ltd to acquire the remaining 30 per cent interest in the Cracow gold mine for $80 million.
West Perth based Otto Energy Ltd are planning to raise $15 million to fund drilling preparations, site surveys and costs associated with its two permits in Po Valley, Italy.
Gwalia pursues Portman for royalty; NAB won't rule out rival bid; Resources boom for 20 years; BHP market value surges past $250bn on Chinese whispers; Chemicals tycoon snaps up Repcol stake
WA property developers may soon be required to pay local governments a set amount of money towards community infrastructure, under a policy to be introduced by the state government.
IT may sound incongruous, but a major shortage of sand in coastal towns of the South West region has the potential to curb residential development and force the cost of building even higher.
LAST year, State Scene had the pleasure of meeting New Zealand's former National Party leader, Don Brash, in Blenheim, at the heart of Cloudy Bay wine country.
LAND sales in Perth remained fairly steady in the March quarter, sliding just 1.7 per cent from the previous quarter, according to data from the Urban Development Institute of Australia released this week.
LAST week's state budget was exactly what you'd expect from a pre-election government in a very strong electoral position, picking a few winners and hoping to make positive headlines.
WEST Coast Group Corporate Super has achieved a five-fold increase in funds under advice over the past three years and today has a healthy slice of the $1 billion a week Australian superannuation industry.
BRIEFCASE, having recently returned from a visit to the land of the free, has identified the source of a possible new financial scandal in the US, which holds the potential to rock the market in th
THE South West continues to dominate tourism development activity in Western Australia, with 32 accommodation projects in the planning stage and 24 currently in the construction phase.
