Justin Fris

Western Force chief executive officer Niamh O'Connor is hopeful next year's smorgasbord of international rugby can enhance the state's participation numbers.

Subiaco-based junior C29 Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding with Volkov Geology, as it aims to accelerate exploration at its Ulytau uranium project in Kazakhstan.

Three of international rugby's biggest events in the southern hemisphere will be held in Perth next year.

From the moment he was appointed permanent chief executive officer of the WA Institute of Sport, Matt Fulton made it clear he was determined to help rebuild its foundations.

Antipa Minerals has finalised the $17 million cash sale of its non-controlling stake in the Citadel joint venture project with Rio Tinto Exploration.

Horizon Minerals’ push to become a sustainable mid-cap gold producer in the Goldfields is gaining momentum, following news it had filed documents to merge with Poseidon Nickel.

While networking at a Business News function last year, Revo Fitness founder Andrew Holder struck up a conversation with Lifeline WA chief executive officer Lorna MacGregor.

West Perth-based junior Meteoric Resources has been included within a Brazil-based platform to advance the country's climate change goals.

Mineral sands-focused junior Image Resources has secured a $US20 million ($30.1 million) binding offtake agreement with China-based Shantou Natfort Zirconium and Titaniam Corporation.

Infrastructure provider GenusPlus Group has finalised its acquisition of CommTel Network Solutions, following the effectuation of a deed of company arrangement.

Since 2017, experienced sport administrator and high-performance basketball coach Darren Winterbine has worked hard in helping Mid West athletes become the best they can be.

West African Resources said it expects mining equipment to be assembled and commissioned at its Kiaka gold operation in Burkina Faso before the end of the year.

Keen to accelerate a restart at its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi, mid-cap Lotus Resources has announced plans to raise $110 million, or $US74 million.

Good Drinks Australia is planning to spend around $500,000 on its flagship venue, Gage Roads Fremantle, during the 2025 financial year.

Tuesday’s market update follows news last month that the Murray Hill-led junior, which has a market cap of $117.2 million, confirmed that the project mineral resource base at Koppies climbed to 66.1 million pounds of uranium oxide.

NRW Holdings’ order book has reached a record $7 billion, following news the company had won a $1.6 billion contract with Queensland-based Stanmore Resources.

A series of sporting events backed by the state government over the past year have added value to Western Australia’s economy.

The state government says it will continue to support the National Rugby League regarding new plans for a proposed Perth-based franchise from 2027. 

West Perth-based junior Rincon Resources has announced that Gary Harvey will depart as the company’s managing director in order to pursue technical consultant interests.

US-focused IperionX has announced plans to raise $100 million, $US67 million, in order to accelerate progression at its new titanium production campus in Virigina.

Turaco Gold has announced its second major capital raise in the space of five months, as it aims to accelerate resource growth at its Afema gold project.

WA-based uranium companies enjoyed solid gains on Thursday, following overnight news in the US that Amazon plans to invest more than $US500 million in nuclear power.

Adriatic Metals has appointed Laura Tyler as its full-time managing director and chief executive, following a brief interim stint.

Shares in Perth-based junior Global Uranium and Enrichment rose by 15 per cent on Thursday morning to 9.2 cents, following news it had filed documents to divest its Enmore gold project.

DUG Technology has announced it will raise $35.2 million, as the company aims to further accelerate its growth trajectory.

PVW Resources shares closed trade on Wednesday up 15 per cent to 2.3 cents, following news the junior had completed the acquisition of Brazil-based company Scanty Mineracao.

Traditional cricket rivals Australia and England will open the 2025-26 Ashes Test series at Optus Stadium on Friday November 21 next year.

Shares in Mako Gold rose by 68 per cent on Wednesday afternoon to 1.6 cents, following news the Queensland junior had filed documents for a proposed merger with Aurum Resources.

Monadelphous Group has secured a series of new contracts and extensions valued around $160 million.

Shares in Subiaco-based junior African Gold closed trade on Tuesday up 102 per cent to 9.9 cents, following positive drilling results from its Didievi gold project in Côte d'Ivoire.

FBR says it's looking forward to resuming its US demonstration program in Florida over coming days, as the American state begins to recover from Hurricane Milton.

West Perth junior Cygnus Metals has announced plans to merge with Doré Copper Mining Corporation by way of a Canadian statutory plan of arrangement.