Shares in takeover target Dioro Exploration have been placed in a trading halt ahead of an announcement regarding a Canadian company's proposal to buy it's flagship asset while hostile suitor Avoca Resources extends its takeover offer again.
Shares in Perth-based Strike Resources have surged after it reached a settlement deal with its Peru partners, which wipes a $US24.25 million ($A29.5 million) liability from its balance sheet.
Construction and mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has secured an extension of its contract at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam mine, valued at more than $110 million.
Nedlands-based Integra Mining says it has reduced the capital expenditure of its Randalls gold project near Kalgoorlie by 27 per cent after splitting the operation into two parts.
Golden West Resources plans to spin out its non-iron ore assets into a new company that will be listed on the local stock exchange as it requests its executive chairman, Con Markopoulos, to step down.
The environment minister has given the green light to Gindalbie Metals to mine a key iron ore deposit as part of its $1.8 billion Karara joint venture, in return for the relinquishment of certain tenements.
Newmont Mining Corporation has revised down its full-year gold sales forecast as the $US3 billion Boddington gold project started operations yesterday, slightly behind schedule.
Shares in Murchison Metals have surged as much as 24 per cent today after the miner clarified the extent of talks with China over the Oakajee port and rail project.
The federal and Western Australian governments have today announced a $135 million, four-year plan to help combat and prevent homelessness in the state.
Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney has defended the sale of surplus state-owned properties, saying it is part of a strategic decision to fund the expansion of residential care services and not an attempt to meet budget cuts.
The price war on airfares has helped Perth Airport experience the highest passenger growth numbers of any capital city in the country, with an increase of more than 6 per cent for the 2009 financial year.
Osborne Park-based Fairstar Resources has secured a $5 million funding facility from Melbourne-based Fortrend Securities, to be used for exploration and working capital.
Perth-based Amcom Telecommunications has upgraded its earnings forecast for the 2009 financial year following an increase in demand for its services in the second half.
MINING identity Andrew Forrest has continued his philanthropic ways, donating his all-scrip director payment from Poseidon Nickel to his charity, The Australian Children's Trust.
A LONG-RUNNING pilot pay dispute at Perth-based Skywest Airlines threatens to escalate into industrial action, as strained negotiations continue this week.
THE Urban Development Institute of Australia hopes the state government's funding of a study of Carnaby's black cockatoos is the first step towards a more streamlined planning and approvals process.
A PERSONAL brand may not be something many of us spend too much time consciously cultivating, but the concept is certainly driving growth in the self-help/management sector of the publishing industry.
RETIRED farmer Rosston Vince, of Geraldton, will not partake in an entitlement offer for Aspen Group's ailing property fund, scheduled to close this week.
WHILE rebranding can be difficult when the high costs and long hours associated with doing so are considered, the companies found on this year's list of 'WA's most underperforming brand' may want to examine their options in this regard.
THE Brand Agency has cemented itself among the state's leading creatives after two of its key clients filled first and second positions in the 'WA's best brand' category in this year's branding survey.
Distressed asset sales could become the saviour of many Australian businesses and possibly free up some much needed capital tied up in non-performing bank loans, a financial expert says.
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) has agreed to fund claims by various former clients of Perth stockbroker Todd King against Australian Stockbroking and Advisory Services.
Tourism Western Australia have selected Sydney-based creative agency Host to take control of its advertising account, beating out the only local agency that remained on the short list, 303.
Emergency waiting time worst in nation; Iron ore spot price poised to jump 12%; Power pressure - business battles soaring energy bills; Harvey says signs are good after sales boost; Last rate cut for some time
