Mark Beyer

The capital strike hitting the resources sector risks doing long-term damage to the industry's growth prospects.

Local companies Fleetwood and Quality Builders have won contracts worth $13.8 million for the supply of transportable buildings to the Department of Education.

The new hospitality venues at Brookfield Place have become a CBD drawcard, but some have needed to refine their offering during their first year of trade.

The Fair Work Commission's annual wage review has highlighted the limitations of centralised wage fixing.

The operator of one of China's largest ports has signed up as a potential investor in new rail and port infrastructure to service iron ore miners in the Pilbara.

Atlas Iron plans to make a decision on building its fifth mine by the end of this financial year after reiterating its overall production guidance.

The state government has given Chinese group Kimberley Agricultural Investment four years to develop active irrigated agriculture in the Ord River region, before it will agree to signing long-term

Austbrokers Holdings has expanded its insurance underwriting agency business with the purchase of majority shareholdings in Perth-based Lawsons Underwriting Australasia and Melbourne-based Guardian

Programmed Maintenance Services has rewarded shareholders with a higher dividend payout after posting a small lift in net profit after tax.

Car manufacturers and LNG producers have a lot more in common that may first appear to be the case.

Peet chairman Tony Lennon has lifted his interest in the land development company to 21.4 per cent after participating in a special placement tied to its takeover of east coast property company CIC

Subiaco company Kairiki Energy has cancelled a $12 million right issue that was “partially and conditionally” underwritten by Patersons Securities, after failing to achieve its minimum subscription

ASX-listed oil and gas companies currently report their reserves and resources in 33 different ways, research by Perth-based consulting group RISC Advisory has found.

THE challenging state of the wine industry has been illustrated by Ferngrove Vineyards' financial reports, which reveal the business has incurred losses totalling $14.1 million over the three and a

Navitas CEO Rod Jones and Sandfire Resources director John Evans have sold large parcels of shares this week, with Mr Jones reaping $48.5 million from the sale of part of his Navitas stake.

The restructuring of WA's wine industry has led to the emergence of some surprising names.

The Wyllie Group has realised a big profit on its six-year investment in Amcom Telecommunications, selling half of its total holding in the listed Perth company.

A tax rise is not tax reform, but an increase in the GST rate or a widening of its base could be part of a worthwhile package.

Drilling services company Boart Longyear has released its third earnings downgrade in nine months, saying demand for its services has continued to weaken because mining companies are scaling back o

Almost $141 million has been wiped from the value of diversified contractor Transfield Services as cost cutting in the mining sector hit its earnings outlook.

An independent review of Australia's franchise sector has recommended substantial reforms, including strengthening the obligations of parties to act in good faith and a stronger enforcement regime.

Transport Minister Troy Buswell has laid out a welcome mat for private investment in the state's ports, but has warned the government will not subsidise projects like the proposed iron ore facility

HOW does the managing director of an aspiring nickel miner remain positive amid weakening commodities prices and an equities market in decline?

It's an old adage that some of the biggest fortunes have been made when business conditions are at their toughest.

The proposed Anketell Point port project in the Pilbara, which is unlikely to proceed for the foreseeable future, has been approved by federal Environment Minister Tony Burke, subject to 45 strict

WOODSIDE managing director Peter Coleman has called for a major rethink of the way engineering contractors and resources companies approach the development of new projects.

The big moves in currency markets over the past week have only a little to do with developments in Australia and a lot to do with the US.

The shale gas industry doesn't stack up commercially and companies that have invested in the sector are following a herd mentality, Woodside managing director Peter Coleman said today.

Perth-based mining contractor Barminco has refinanced its existing debts through an issue of high-yield notes in the United States.

Building companies Pindan Constructions and Esslemont Cockram Construction have won new contracts with the state government worth a combined $30 million.

Redbank Copper shares had a lukewarm return to trading today, closing at 0.4 cents after a major restructuring and recapitalisation led by investor Michael Fotios.