Coal companies in Western Australia are reporting upbeat results for testing of their deposits for gasification, a process which better uses the energy within the fossil fuel.
Mineral exploration and energy technology company, Wasabi Energy Ltd, has raised $3.2 million through the sale of 4 million shares in Aviva Corporation Ltd at 80 cents each.
Joint venture partners Charter Hall Ltd and Cape Bouvard Investments have confirmed the signing of Clough Ltd to anchor their new $220 million Alluvion office tower under construction on Mounts Bay Road.
Diversified base metals explorer, Haddington Resources Ltd, is set to acquire the mineral exploration division of Adelaide-based drilling company, Underdale Drillers, for a potential consideration of $18 million.
Year 11 and 12 students will be able to learn about minerals, petroleum and hydrogeology while they study environmental science issues as part of a new course launched by the education and training minister Mark McGowan today.
Shares in Applecross-based uranium explorer Power Resources Ltd made a strong debut on the Australian Securities Exchange today, opening at 27 cents or more than 25 per cent up on their offer price.
Fremantle-based oil and gas services company Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd has reported a net profit of $7.5 million for the six months to December 2007, up 19 per cent on the previous corresponding period in 2006.
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The consumer watchdog has launched legal action in Brisbane's Federal Court against Wesfarmers Kleenheat Gas Pty Ltd, alleging misleading or deceptive conduct over the pricing of bulk LPG supplied under contract.
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THE state government has announced the first release of acreage for geothermal exploration. The acreage stretches from south of Kalbarri down to Dunsborough and goes inland about 250km.
Reducing the environmental footprint of Perth's new and existing office stock has become a major commitment for landlords, developers, architects and tenants alike; and now interior designers are finding themselves part of the equation.
PALADIN Energy Ltd plans to dual list on the Namibian Stock Exchange on February 14, joining fellow Western Australian uranium player Deep Yellow, which listed earlier this year.
AS companies scramble to pre-commit to newly constructed office space coming online in the next few years, the reality of the commercial office market is forcing many to take a somewhat piecemeal appr
PALADIN Energy Ltd plans to dual list on the Namibian Stock Exchange on February 14, joining fellow Western Australian uranium player Deep Yellow, which listed earlier this year.
ADELAIDE corporate law firm, Johnson Winter & Slattery, has continued its national expansion, recruiting two senior Freehills partners to establish a Perth office.
The state government has announced the formation of a new Independent Expert Advisory Group to oversee the first round of funding from the $36.5 million Low Emissions Energy Development Fund.
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Babcock & Brown Power says it expects to commence construction of a 330MW power station at Neerabup immediately, after completing financial arrangements for the $425 million project.
Paladin Energy Ltd plans to dual list on the Namibian Stock Exchange on February 14, joining fellow Western Australian uranium player Deep Yellow to make the move this year.
West Perth-based renewable energy company, Torrens Energy Ltd, has been awarded a $100,000 contract for seismic work under the South Australian government's Plan for Accelerating Exploration Scheme.
Premier Alan Carpenter has announced that the state government will build a new $1.1 billion multi-purpose outdoor stadium at Kitchener Park in Subiaco by 2016.
Aviva Corporation Ltd shares closed up 11 cents, or 15 per cent higher, to 81 cents today after the company announced an initial resource estimate of 1.28 billion tonnes of coal at its Mmamantswe Coal Project in Botswana.
Former satelite communications provider Comdek Ltd is expanding its coal interests into Tasmania with the acquisition of Energy Investments Ltd for $4.27 million.
A board restructure by Como-based Nido Petroleum Ltd has seen managing director David Whitby promoted to the position of company chairman, replacing Gregor Dixon.
The state government has announced plans to amend the Stamp Act, with immediate effect, after Origin Energy successfully challenged a $3 million stamp duty assessment.
Given the strength of energy markets generally – with the price of crude oil almost doubling in the past 12 months and quadrupling over the past four years – it is remarkable and somewhat counterintuitive to note how poorly many oil and gas producers have
The dramatic rise in the number of listed companies based in Western Australia is having a marked impact on the audit sector, putting huge stress on the professionals involved and influencing the shape of the industry.
