Perth-based petroleum executive Bret Mattes has broken new ground in Indonesia by becoming what is believed to be the first foreigner to be appointed chief executive of a national energy company.
Iancov new CEO at DORIC DORIC has appointed Peter Iancov chief executive officer. Mr Iancov was previously general manager of Babcock and Brown Infrastructure’s (BBI) subsidiary, WestNet Energy.
Nedlands-based technology and software company, ISS Group Ltd, has signed a deal worth more than $17 million with global oilfield services company Schlumberger to market its BabelFish software to t
Western Australia could be just a few years away from delivering geothermal power, according to one of the state's emerging geothermal exploration companies.
The development of BHP Billiton’s $2.2 billion Ravensthorpe nickel project and the consequent transformation of a nearby small rural town has brought into focus the benefits of funding collaboration between state and federal governments.
Visiting WA: Robin Sharma, organisational and leadership coach and best selling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Greatness Guide, to present his full-day leadership workshop, ‘Lead Wit
The rapid growth in Karratha's land and property prices in recent years has been well documented, but a $13 million price tag for a local caravan park has set a new benchmark.
Four major developments this month have highlighted the strength of Western Australia's resources sector, with projects extending beyond traditional mining provinces to areas like the Great Souther
The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) has launched an appeal for Western Australian businesses to donate funds to help victims of the May 12 Chinese earthquake.
West Perth based Dwyka Resources Ltd has completed a capital raising of $21.3 million to finance exploration and development of its Daguma and Bonanza coal projects.
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Subiaco-based Comdek Ltd has announced plans to acquire two coal projects in Tasmania for $15 million in scrip, three months after buying another two coal projects in the same State.
Nedlands-based software company ISS Group Ltd has signed a major new international marketing agreement with global oilfield services company Schlumberger, that could lead to a big boost in ISS's revenue.
Exploration company Spitfire Resources Limited has moved to diversify its asset portfolio and commodity base by acquiring an advanced coal project in Tasmania.
Energy and Minerals Australia Ltd has successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange today, with its shares closing at $0.60 cents, 50% above the issue price.
Specialist mineral drilling services company Swick Mining Services Ltd has appointed William Gove to the newly created position of General Manager (North America) as the company moves to expand into the North American mineral drilling market.
Iron ore and coal miner Aquila Resources Limited has announce its intention to separate the Company's exploration business from its production and advanced development assets.
Power minnow Perth Energy has announced a deal to purchase $30 million of energy a year from state generator Verve Energy to supply customers at the lower end of the contestable range over the next five years.
South Perth-based Central Petroleum Ltd has released details of its $6 million fund raising via a pro rata rights issue to shareholders to address the dilutionary affect of a bond subscription deal with DB Zwirn Mauritius Trading No 3 Ltd.
West Perth-based clean energy company Cool Energy Ltd has joined forces with one of Australia’s premier geological storage companies to provide what it claims is a total service solution for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide.
Visiting WA: Robin Sharma, organisational and leadership coach and best selling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Greatness Guide, to present his full day leadership workshop ‘Lead Witho
The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to Australia’s economy, generating estimated revenue of $33.6 billion in 2007, mostly out of Western Australia.
Wave energy and clean tech developer Carnegie Corporation Ltd has raised $2.5 million through a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.
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West Perth based mineral exploration company Metex Resources has raised $22 million, with funds being used to complete its Underground Coal Gasification trial site in Queensland.
A five year agreement to supply subsea equipment and support services for the part Chevron Australia Pty Ltd owned Gorgon Project has been awarded to GE oil and gas business VectoGray.
West Perth based Straits Resources Ltd subsidiary, Straits Asia Resources Ltd, has posted a quarterly net profit of over $21 million ($US20.1 million), an increase of 139 per cent on the same quarter last year.
