WESTERN Australia has suffered the biggest fall in job advertisements in December as ads across the country slump to recession-like levels, a key employment measure has found.
AUTOMOTIVE Technology Group is pushing ahead with an aggressive global growth strategy despite the economic downturn and a struggling automotive industry.
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WESTERN Australia has suffered the biggest fall in job advertisements in December as ads across the country slump to recession-like levels, a key employment measure has found.
Western Australia's leading consulting engineers have expressed concern over the state government's capital works program, after a number of advanced projects were put on hold.
Directors Richard Monti and Geoff Brayshaw have been given a combined $30,450 worth of Poseidon Nickel shares in lieu of directors fees, as approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting.
WITH the takeover offer set to open shortly for Perth-based Pure Energy, managing director Steven Beardsall may be in for a nice cash bonus as he boosts his stake in the company.
WESFAMERS expects first half 2008-09 net profit to be between $850 million to $880 million, after about $150 million in pre tax provisions and write-downs in the values of some investments.
THE mortgage broking industry is preparing for a major transformation as the credit crisis and slowdown in the real estate market continues to dampen demand.
Kenneth Ambrecht bought 3,070 shares in Fortescue Metals Group at $2.281 per share at share market price, bringing the total value of his shares to $14,362369.
PHILANTHROPISTS fear proposed legislative changes to guidelines governing prescribed private funds could close down the majority of the charitable foundations within the next 15 years.
Kenneth Ambrecht bought 3,070 shares in Fortescue Metals Group at $2.281 per share at share market price, bringing the total value of his shares to $14,362369.
THE volume of mergers and acquisitions in the stockbroking sector is expected to pick up in 2009 as firms prepare for a new watchdog rule that will come into force later this year.
Malaga-based Automotive Technology Group has expanded its presence in China with the signing of another deal with one of the country's largest car manufacturers.
Resource explorer Centamin Egypt has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters to raise $73 million through a share placement, with funds to be applied to the development of the Sukari gold mine.
A new survey of Australia's chief executives in the manufacturing, construction and services industries has painted a grim picture for 2009, with sales for all sectors expected to weaken as the country starts to experience a significant slowdown.
Perseus Mining plans to raise over $8 million through a share placement to fast track the completion of the feasibility study at its Ayanfuri gold project in Ghana and for working capital.
BHP Billiton has today announced plans to cut 2100 jobs in Western Australia as it suspends operations at its Ravensthorpe nickel mine indefinitely and scales back production at its Mt Keith nickel mine on the back of a falling metal price.
Wall Street plunged yesterday adding to losses from the markets' worst week since November 2008, as fears about the banking sector offset optimism surrounding the inauguration of US President Barack Obama.
Nickel miner Western Areas says it has probably recorded the lowest cash costs in Australia as production at its Flying Fox mine in Western Australia exceeded its yearly target.
The US sharemarkets were closed overnight for the Martin Luther King Jr public holiday, and no major local data was due for release on today, although the Australian dollar was expected to stay under $US0.6775.
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer GB Energy says it has the option to spend over $2 million to acquire a major interest in Protean Power which was developed a concept for a wave energy converter.
Shares in Balcatta-based Target Energy have fallen as the company withdraws from two gas joint ventures in the United States which is expected to save them over $2.5 million.
In what has been continuously described as a difficult market to raise funds, gold miner Avoca Resources has exceeded its $25 million capital raising target with stock issued at a slight discount to its share price.
Debt-laden Centro Properties Group completed a long-term refinancing agreement with lenders today, delivering its lenders 90 per cent of the company's equity and reducing pressure for asset sales.
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OM Holdings says it has received overwhelming support from its shareholders for the introduction of Takeover Protection Provisions, which have been criticised by major shareholder Consolidated Minerals.
The $4 billion price tag for the Oakajee port and rail project is expected to come down as the global economic downturn lowers the price of iron ore and mining project deferrals free up contractors.
State government agencies have been ordered to slash advertising spend by 15 per cent and reduce the use of consultants by $5 million each year as the government undertakes a review into advertising and communications.
