Ukrainian-based mining investment company Palmary Enterprises Ltd is a step closer to gaining control of Consolidated Minerals Ltd, breaching the 90 per cent takeover threshold today.
Former Western Australian opposition leader Matt Birney announced today that he would be retiring from politics at the next state election, due in early 2009, to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Polaris Metals NL spin-off Southern Cross Goldfields Ltd is looking to raise up to $10 million to progress its gold and nickel exploration aims, ahead of listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Australian barramundi farming specialist Cell Aquaculture Ltd has set its sights on a greater slice of the Asian market after successfully raising $1.2 million and shelving plans for a new aquaculture facility in Las Vegas.
The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved ING Real Estate's controversial $200 million Victoria Quay redevelopment in Fremantle, paving the way for the transformation of the harbour-side locale into a major office and retail hub.
Nedlands-based Lodestar Minerals Ltd, a subsidiary of Dioro Exploration Ltd, has made an underwhelming debut on the Australian Securites Exchange today, with its shares down 1 cent on their 20 cent issue price at start of trade.
Western Australian attorney general Jim McGinty has poured cold water on a proposal to introduce a state-based charter for human rights, saying human rights protection was "an objective best pursued at a national level".
Shares in Perth-based gold, base metals and uranium explorer Peak Resources Ltd jumped by up to 50 per cent in trade today on news of an iron mineralisation discovery at its Three Rivers Project, near Meekatharra.
Base metals miner Perilya Ltd has sold its stake in takeover target Herald Resources Ltd, which said today it was in discussions with a number of other parties.
After a year of enormous highs and equally dramatic lows across Western Australia’s property industry, landlords will be counting more blessings than most this Christmas.
QRSciences Holdings Ltd has this week appointed a new chief executive and chairman, signalling a shift in its corporate base from Perth to the east coast.
Shares in West Perth-based Bathurst Resources Ltd made a solid debut on the Australian Securities Exchange today, closing at a 20 per cent premium to their issue price of 20 cents.
Emerging mineral explorers Jameson Resources Ltd, Bellevue Resources Ltd and Noah Resources NL have made modest debuts on the Australian Securities Exchange today.
Shares in aspiring iron ore miner Talisman Mining Ltd made a small eight per cent gain on return to trade today, despite news that Jubilee Mines Ltd executive chairman Kerry Harmanis will acquire a stake in the company.
West Perth-based iron ore explorer Vector Resources Ltd has made a strong debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, with the value of its shares surging more than 65 per cent.
Accomodation services provider MAC Services Group Ltd has been selected by the state government to construct a 1,400 unit accommodation village at Gap Ridge, near Karratha.
Shares in Perth-based mineral explorer Syndicated Metals Ltd remained steady at 34 cents today, following the company's strong debut on the Australian Securities Exchange yesterday in which its 25 cent issue price soared 20 per cent.
Jubilee Mines NL has written to shareholders today urging them to accept a takeover offer from Xstrata Nickel Australia Pty Ltd, which currently holds 40.13 per cent of Jubilee shares.
Emerging from a trading halt today, engineering services group Neptune Marine Services Ltd has raised $61 million to primarily fund the acquisitions of Ross Deeptech Initiatives Ltd and Sea-Struct businesses.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia boss John Langoulant has resigned from the peak business and employer group to take up the role of chief executive with Kerry Stokes' private company, Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd.
Uranium West Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perth-based Crescent Gold Ltd, has committed $16 million to a uranium exploration program in South Australia.
Diploma Group Ltd subsidiary Diploma Properties has entered into a joint venture to develop an $80 million, 24-level apartment tower on Murray Street, known as Criterion Towers.
Aspen Group Ltd has gained almost $37 million on the book value of three of its largest commercial office buildings following independent revaluations.
Ukrainian-based mining investment company Palmary Enterprises Ltd has edged closer to gaining control of Consolidated Minerals Ltd, lifting its stake in the manganese miner from 37.7 per cent to 49.75 per cent today.
Joint venture partners Charter Hall and Cape Bouvard Investments have appointed Broad Construction Services to construct the new 22-level Alluvion office tower in the Perth CBD.
LogiCamms Ltd has made a stellar debut on the Australian Securities Exchange today, with shares trading as high as $2 or double their issue price upon opening.
