Electrical engineering and control systems company, LogiCamms Ltd, is set to acquire Queensland-based Paterson Flood Engineers Pty Ltd and Competency Training Pty Ltd, for a total consideration of up to $12.1 million.
Integrated recycling group, CMA Corporation Ltd, has announced a $7.4 million net profit for the half year, a 159 per cent increase on the 2006 interim result.
Patersons Capital Partners - a joint venture between former Alinta Ltd executives and stockbroking firm, Patersons Securities - has partnered with West Perth-based optical products provider, C@ Ltd, to examine the potential establishment of carbon sequest
West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer, Brumby Resources Ltd, has expanded its portfolio of Pilbara iron ore tenements with the acquisition of six Yule River tenements from Resource and Investment NL.
Shares in Mount Pleasant-based tin explorer Consolidated Tin Mines Ltd debuted on the Australian stock exchange at 17 cents each today, slightly down on their offer price of 20 cents per share.
Empire Resources Ltd has secured additional cash to explore and develop its advanced copper gold projects after agreeing to sell its Yarlarweelor uranium project in Western Australia for $1.75 million.
Subiaco-based mineral exploration company Venture Minerals Ltd has secured $6.38 million in funds for further exploration at its Mount Lindsay magnetite tin project in Tasmania.
WANH chief digs in for board battle with Stokes; Allco's last-ditch bid for survival; Mining pay goes through roof for execs in hot demand; Higher bid sees Zinifex win campaign for Allegiance; Challenger ponders funds' fate after 5% dip
Boutique brewing company Little World Beverages Ltd has reported a 20.6 per cent boost in total revenue to $16.7 million in the half-year ended December 2007.
Ever since Kerry Stokes' Seven Network Ltd made a pre-emptive strike on the WA Newspapers Holdings Ltd share register in late 2006, everyone in Perth has been wondering when he would throw his weight around. Today he did just that.
Internet services and telecommunications company iiNet Ltd has reported strong growth in profit for the half year to December 2007, driven by improved margins and lower costs.
Henderson-based ship builder, Austal Ltd, has announced a net profit after tax of $29.9 million for the six months to December 2007, up 35 per cent on the $19.4 million achieved in the 2006 corresponding half.
Perth-based Mallee Gold Corporation Ltd has formed an alliance with Metals Finance Corporation to develop mineral resources projects in the United States.
Aspen Group Ltd has resported an underlying net profit after tax of $19 million for the half year, representing a 63 per cent increase on the corresponding period.
Port boost on $400m deal; Crack down on short selling says NAB; ASX warns miners on disclosure; Receivers kick off Westpoint actions with a $12.7m claim; Coal assets important: Goyder
Portman Ltd reported a full year net profit for 2007 of $96.6 million, down almost 17 per cent compared with the previous year, blaming the rising Australian dollar, hedge book movements, higher costs and an unfavourable sales mix.
Cedar Woods Properties Ltd has reported an interim net profit of $4.6 million, maintaining its full year net profit forecast of approximately $20m, which will be a record for the company.
Earthmoving player NRW Holdings Ltd announced an interim net profit of $22.3 million, which it says puts it on track to at least achieve its full-year prospectus forecast of $40.2 million. Shares in the company were marked down almost 6 per cent today.
Western Australian-based Indian Sandalwood grower, TFS Corporation, has announced today its interim results for the first half of the year and advised that it expects an increase in full year net profit after tax of at least 15%, and 13% on an earnings pe
Telstra dazzles with 13% rise; Iluka axes dividend, plans $350m issue to fund growth; Clough tips strong year on $1b book; RBA fears food prices rise; Shares take off after $618 Qantas result
Wesfarmers Kleenheat Gas has been taken to task in the Federal Court of Brisbane for varying the pricing for bulk LNG supplied to some commercial customers.
Specialist mining and energy software developer, ISS Group Ltd, has reported a significant boost in both revenue and profit for the six months to December 2007.
Civil construction firm Brierty Ltd has been marked down more than 5 per cent by the market today, on news that it had ended an acquisition deal and delivered an interim result which it says puts it on track to meet its prospectus forecast.
Chinese Iron and Steel Group has increased its stake in West Perth-based iron ore hopeful, Apollo Minerals Ltd, to 11.7 per cent following a placement of $2 million at 30 cents per share.
Mineral sands producer Iluka Resources Ltd has talked up the expansion prospects of its eastern states projects, after posting a full year net profit of $51.1 million in line with forecasts.
Silver Swan Group Ltd has announced the all-scrip acquisition of a portfolio of prospective gold, copper and base metal tenements in Western Australia's Murchison region from Mercator Gold plc.
ANZ's higher exposure to Centro; Woodside seeks more gas; Multiplex puts tower stake on the market; Trustee backs off from move on Palandri arm; Coffee price rise - it's bean a long time coming
Companies that integrate corporate social responsibility practices into their business operations benefit from a significant reduction in staff turnover, new university research has found.
This week’s big economic and commercial news has highlighted the increasing importance of China to Western Australia’s future prosperity, and the relative decline of the US.
