Shanna Crispin

THE state government has revealed the final cost of its contract to redevelop the Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison is $140 million higher than what had been announced.

THE state’s biggest iron ore miners are forging ahead with expansion plans as most report solid performances for the final quarter of 2012.

Four years on from a period of scathing reviews and business upheaval, C Restaurant is gearing up for one of its busiest days of the year. Shanna Crispin asks director David Preston what’s changed.

Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has made a profit of about $60 million after selling her stake in diversified miner and contractor Mineral Resources.

News of Linc Energy’s estimated shale gas resources in South Australia appears to be benefitting a Perth-based clean energy company.

Fortescue Metals Group's decision to not become involved in gas exploration in the Canning Basin via listed company Oil Basins has enabled Melbourne-based explorer Octanex to get a foot in the door

Shares in diversified explorer Mindax have risen nearly 13 per cent on news it’s in talks with a potential partner for its Mt Forrest Iron Project.

Perth-based Globe Metals and Mining has opted to withdraw from a joint venture exploring in Mozambique to instead focus on its flagship niobium project.

Fortescue Metals Group has reported increased iron ore shipments over the December quarter, but the benefits have been offset by costs of expanding and ramping up operations.

Perth-based Cedar Woods Properties looks set to keep annual profits in line with 2012 takings after reporting a jump in half-year earnings.

Kingsgate Consolidated is to become the largest shareholder in gold and base metals explorer Caravel Minerals after agreeing to sell a package of exploration tenements for a loss of $15 millio

PERTH’S housing market is showing signs of recovery, but analysts say this could put further interest rate cuts in jeopardy.

The Terrace Hotel Restaurant is steadily making a name for itself as a dining destination among Perth’s business community, despite a number of setbacks. Shanna Crispin reports.

THE use of social media platform Yammer, a growing fly-in, fly-out workforce, and Big Brother-style analysis are tools increasingly in use by human resources departments across Western Australia.

THE state’s screen funding and development agency, ScreenWest, is considering changes to its funding guidelines to provide support for local game developers.

Perth-based IT consulting and services firm Ajilon is expanding its services to include recruitment through a merger with Icon.

Perth water management company Welltech has had the biggest win of its 20-year history with a contract to work on Brisbane’s largest ever capital works project.

RECENT mergers and acquisitions activity among some of the state’s smaller companies may provide a template to enable others chasing growth to go after their targets more effectively.

A SHIFT in business focus and the adoption of a new monetisation strategy appears to be paying off for Perth-founded company, nearmap.

A GROWING state-based angel investor network has enabled local technology company Inhouse Group to develop an innovative technology for the retail sector.

THE debate around implementing legislative safeguards for franchisees has re-emerged with the federal government committing to a review of the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Metals X looks set to proceed with its Central Murchison gold project following a favourable definitive feasibility study, which estimated the project would generate a pre-tax net present value of

PLANS for the overhaul of Karratha’s central business district are progressing with development applications lodged and more state funds allocated to revitalisation projects.

TRAVEL group Globetrotter doesn’t necessarily share the sentiments of a recent survey showing business confidence at its lowest level since the GFC, and has launched a new business unit targeting e

THE election of the pro-nuclear Liberal Democratic Party in Japan has prompted forecasts of improved market conditions for uranium producers and a boost in stock prices.

A YOUNG Perth entrepreneur has teamed up with a leader among Malaysian start-up businesses in a bid to boost the success of local technology entrepreneurs.

THE first of four feasibility studies on the state government’s proposed fabrication and services common-use facility planned for Lumsden Point in Port Hedland has recommended it be constructed in

Western Australia has an abundance of gas and explorers are looking for more, both offshore and onshore, but there are questions over how much growth the industry can sustain.

PERTH company aCure Technology has launched the city's first CBD-wide free WiFi service - beating competitors and the City of Perth.

After a 10-year absence, Matthew Lance returns to Perth with a new dining experience.

TWO Aboriginal groups have taken advantage of the Pilbara’s property squeeze to improve access to housing for the local indigenous community.

EMERGING mining services company Scanalyse is following the lead of established players like Ausdrill, Lycopodium and Forge by expanding to Africa.