Mark Beyer

THE proponents of a $100 million algae production facility earmarked for a site near Karratha say they are confident the development will proceed this year.

Three indigenous groups across Western Australia have found different ways to pursue training, employment and financial goals for their people.

Getting a clear understanding of CEO remuneraton packages has been a challenge in Australia, despite increased disclosure over the years, but that looks set to change if the high standards set by F

Forge Group has completed its search for a new chief executive with the recruitment of a senior executive from UGL Resources on a $1 million-plus package, and by coincidence has called a trading ha

Singaporean property group Frasers has moved to the second phase of its Queens Riverside development in East Perth, with the formal appointment of Diploma Construction to build its ‘Qlll’ apartment

The Miles Kennedy-chaired Resource and Investment NL (RNI) has struck a deal to buy the Fortnum gold project and surrounding exploration tenements for $35 million in cash and shares.

The state’s two major business groups appear to be divided over the merits of a new Public Utilities Office, with CCI welcoming its establishment but the Chamber of Minerals & Energy saying the

Perth’s house prices jumped by 0.5 per cent in the month of November, leading the first seasonally-adjusted increase in capital city house prices since December 2010.

Moly Mines has postponed its US$720 million Spinifex Ridge molybdenum project in the Pilbara, admitting that the mine development was not commercially viable at current market prices.

The state government will continue to work with Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) on planned infrastructure developments in the Mid West, despite OPR’s exclusive arrangement expiring on December 31, 2011

The budget for Perth Arena, the indoor stadium under construction in central Perth, has increased to $548 million after the state government negotiated a commercial settlement with BGC Construction

Weaker-than-expected revenue combined with faster-than-planned spending growth have resulted in the state government’s projected budget surplus being revised down to $209 million.

Property group Stockland capped off a busy year for office sales in Perth, with the sale of a 50 per cent interest in Exchange Plaza for $157.7 million, taking the total value of CBD office sa

Privately owned Perth company CFC Group is set to substantially expand its operations after agreeing to purchase Cape Crushing and Earthmoving Contractors from VDM Group for up to $53 million.

We’re a bunch of worriers who can’t take our eyes off the proverbial car crashes that keep on happening in Western Australia.

Western Australia is considered a boom state but the weakness in the residential property market and other industry sectors is a major concern of our business sector.

If there was one decision that highlighted the weakness of the stock market for most of 2011, it was the deferral of mining contractor Barminco’s initial public offering.

A small group of businesses across a handful of industry sectors were the really big winners in a year when times were tough for many.

Mount Gibson Iron chairman Geoff Hill has secured final control of the iron ore miner's board, after the last of his critics, Craig Readhead, resigned today.

Governments need to be more flexible in their use of migration to manage fluctuating labour demand.

BAYSWATER company Capital Recycling has hailed the awarding of a Main Roads contract as a huge breakthrough for the recycling industry.

Leighton Holdings subsidiary John Holland has secured a $370 million contract to design and construct the accommodation village for Chevron's Wheatstone gas project near Onslow.

Tanami Gold managing director Graeme Sloan has left the company, after it announced that the development strategy for its Central Tanami project would be reviewed in light of its drilling success.

Chinese investment group Wah Nam International has moved to gain full ownership of iron ore company Brockman Resources, through a takeover pitched at less than half the value of its original offer.

The heated battle for control of explorer Paynes Find Gold has resulted in the election of one out of three candidates who stood at Friday’s specially-requisitioned meeting of shareholders.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced an extensive ministerial reshuffle that has increased the size of Cabinet to 22 ministers.

The latest controversy over native title funding does not augur well for a positive review of federal state financial relations.

PERTH-BASED private equity investor Centauri has teamed up with Peter Bartlett’s FMR Investments for an innovative $150 million building development in Port Hedland.

Global conglomerate GE has signalled an innovative pathway for training and industry development in Western Australia with the opening of a $100 million complex at Jandakot.

Five years of WA salary surveys show some chief executives appear to be remarkably well paid relative to the size of their business and the returns they have delivered, while others offer great value for money.

Remuneration reports are deeply flawed but with some redesign could deliver much more useful information to shareholders.

THIS year’s salary survey shows that it’s not just the chief executives at the top end of town who have mouth-watering incomes.