Perth-based Whittens has locked-in its fifth major contract this year, winning a $58 million package of work at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Caval Ridge coal project in Queensland.
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources says shipping of heavy mineral concentrate from South Australia's Port of Thevenard has been suspended following safety concerns over the jetty structure.
Gold miner Resolute Mining has wrapped up its board renewal plans with the appointment of Marthinus Botha as chairman, succeeding Peter Huston, who announced his retirement late last year.
Aspiring miner Heron Resources has tapped investors for about $240 million and says it is now fully funded to develop its Woodlawn zinc-copper project in NSW.
Perth-based Advanced Energy Resources has won an $8 million contract to build and operate a three megawatt wind and solar farm to power GMA Garnet Group's Port Gregory mine near Kalbarri.
A quarterly review of the comings and goings of ASX-listed exploration companies by accounting and corporate advisory firm BDO has highlighted a broad recovery in the resources sector, with battery related commodities leading the way.
Cedar Woods Properties has found a buyer for a commercial development in Melbourne suburb Williams Landing, which is currently under construction and will become the Australian headquarters for Wesfarmers-owned department store chain Target.
Perth-based Wolf Minerals has received a $16.8 million extension to its existing debt facility with Resource Capital Funds, as problems at its Drakelands tungsten mine in England continue.
Diggers & Dealers chairman Nick Giorgetta says the forum has been assured by the state government that its August event in Kalgoorlie will go ahead, despite the venue's sudden closure by the state.
Aquacuture firm Atlas Pearls and Perfumes has locked in two debt facility agreements for a total of $3 million, one of which is with its director, Tim Martin.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA chief executive Deidre Willmott has been chosen to join the board of Australia Post, following the recruitment of Blackmores boss Christine Holgate as CEO yesterday.
Alison Kitchen will become the first woman in Australia to chair a big four professional services firm when she takes on the role at KPMG Australia later this year.
The environmental watchdog has recommended rejection of two proposals to mine iron ore in Western Australia because they would cause irreversible damage to the land.
Pitcher Partners managing director Bryan Hughes has announced he will move on to chair the Perth-headquartered firm, with executive director Leon Mok to step into his role.
Blackmores has confirmed the departure of chief executive Christine Holgate to Australia Post, and has drafted in former head Marcus Blackmore to temporarily fill the gap.
About 18,000 local businesses and key leaders have backed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA's GST reform submissions, which were put forward to the Productivity Commission today.
Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has won two new contracts totalling $170 million, one of which is for further work on the Ichthys LNG project in Darwin.
Communications consultancy Cannings Purple has recruited former Deloitte chairman Keith Jones to succeed Norman Moore when he steps down as chair next month.
Silver Lake Resources has announced the sale of its remaining interests in the Murchison region to Metals X spin-out Westgold Resources in a cash-and-shares deal worth $10 million.
Pilbara Minerals will soon begin constructing its Pilgangoora lithium project after its board this morning gave the green light for the $214 million development.
Shares in GR Engineering Services took a hit this morning after the company lowered its revenue and earnings outlook for FY17 after expected income from some projects were deferred until next year.
Gruden Group has announced several changes to it board and management. Warren Barry will step down as executive director but remains in an executive sales position.
