The developer of the Ichthys LNG project has moved to assure the 800 workers affected by Laing O’Rourke’s ejection from site that it would redeploy as many as it could to keep construction going.
TNG spin-out Todd River Resources has raised $6 million from its initial public offering ahead of its ASX debut, which could occur before the end of the month.
Copper explorer MOD Resources launched its second capital raising in three months, tapping investors for $14.6 million to fund ongoing work at its T3 project in Botswana.
Takeover target Lepidico has tapped investors for nearly $5.7 million, a day after Breakaway Research recommended the Perth lithium company as a ‘speculative buy’.
Murdoch University has been named among 42 organisations across Australia charged with establishing a consortium to boost the nation’s agricultural sector.
Doray Minerals chief operating officer Peter Bamford has become the latest senior departure from the firm, following the recent exit of its CEO and chairman.
Western Australia is increasingly appearing on the radar for international visitors, with growth in overseas tourists visiting WA outpacing the national rate.
Lithium-focused Marquee Resources has closed higher on its ASX debut, after spinning out from Force Commodities and completing a $3.5 million initial public offering.
Admedus has appointed current non-executive director, John Seaberg, as non-executive chair. Wayne Paterson has stepped down as chair, and will focus on his role as chief executive officer.
Doray Minerals co-founder Heath Hellewell has been promoted to the role of executive chairman of gold explorer Capricorn Metals, as the company restructures its board and management positions.
Ian Middlemas-led explorer Apollo Minerals has entered into an agreement to acquire a major stake in a tungsten-copper-gold project in France, in a cash and scrip deal worth up to $13.5 million.
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls, who was the target of a $2 million mining industry advertising campaign, today conceded he's lost his seat of Pilbara to Labor's Kevin Michel.
West Africa-focused gold miner Perseus Mining has locked in $US60 million of debt finance with Macquarie Bank to fund ongoing work at its Sissingue and Edikan mines.
Seven West Mediatoday announced the retirement of Chris Wharton as chief executive officer of Seven West Media WA, several months after he left the office on extended leave.
Fortescue Metals Group has risen into the ranks of the top 50 most valuable companies on the Australian share market thanks to soaring iron ore prices which have nearly quadrupled the miner's half-year profit and stoked investor demand.
Africa-focused Tiger Resources is in talks with its shareholders and lenders concerning its depleting cash balance, as repairs to infrastructure at its Kipoi copper project will hinder production for the month.
Perth-based explorer Platina Resources has tapped investors for $7 million to fund ongoing work at its Owendale scandium-cobalt-nickel-platinum project in NSW.
Perth-based explorer Kula Gold says it could save $US25 million, or 27 per cent, on the cost of building its Woodlark Island gold project in Papua New Guinea if done so in the current economic environment.
Perth-based Fleetwood Corporation has won an $8.7 million contract to build new educational program buildings at several custodial centres for the NSW government.
Kalgoorlie-based mining contractor Hampton Transport Services has won a contract for haulage work at Empire Resources’ Penny’s Find gold mine for an undisclosed sum.
Global Construction Services has received a $27.5 million contract for work on the first stage of Scentre Group’s Westfield Carousel shopping centre redevelopment.
Zhao Tong has been appointed non-executive director of Altura Mining.Tempo Australia has announced the retirement of non-executive director Philip Loots.
Macmahon Holdings’ second-largest shareholder, Forager Funds Management, has increased its stake in the Perth company by securing $10.6 million worth of shares.
Bunbury will host the state’s final for the Australia Post Regional Pitchfest accelerator program, which is offering $100,000 in prizes for the winners.
Woodside Petroleum executive Jeroen Buren has been named acting president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, filling the role left vacant by Brian Reilly, who has moved to Canada to take on a new role with Cameco.
