Queensland-based franchise operator, Allied Brands Ltd, is planning a major expansion of three of its brands in Western Australia, following a recently completed $10 million capital raising.
Perth-based Axiom Properties Ltd has entered into a selective buy-back agreement with Eumundi Group Ltd under which Eumundi will put to its shareholders the proposal to purchase all of Axiom's shareholding in the company.
Minara Resources Ltd has successfully completed the largest and most comprehensive shutdown in the company's history at the Murrin Murrin nickel and cobalt project.
Shares in Perth-based minerals explorer Wolf Minerals Ltd made a big return to trading today, soaring more than 90 per cent to $2.55 each after it revealed it had acquired an advanced Hemerdon tungsten and tin project in the United Kingdom.
Making its debut on the Australia Securities Exchange today, construction and property development company Diploma Group Ltd shares closed 10 per cent higher at 55 cents, giving it a market capitalisation of $66 million.
Nedlands-based Helix Resources Ltd has raised more than $8.2 million before costs through a share placement of 17 million shares at 48.5 cents per share to institutional investor clients of Wilson HTM.
West-Perth based diamond exploration and development company Lonrho Mining Ltd has successfully raised almost $4 million through the placing of 14 million fully paid ordinary shares at 28 cents per share to a number of significant European based instituti
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Clive Palmer's Mineralogy Pty Ltd has withdrawn its challenge to Arc Energy Ltd, but the Perth-based company will still be required to proceed with a shareholders' meeting requisitioned by the Queensland-based investor.
Premier Alan Carpenter has today announced an additional $110 million in funding to ensure completion of the Indian Ocean Drive to Cervantes, after funding was deferred in this year's state budget.
Subiaco-based mineral explorer Brockman Resources Ltd has raised $8.14 million via the placement of 7,750,000 shares at $1.05 per share, predominantly to domestic and international financial institutions.
Emerging Perth-based nickel producer Halcyon Group Ltd has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise funds for working capital and development of its Canegrass Nickel Cobalt project in the North-Eastern goldfields.
Western Australia's Economic Regulation Authority has called for the establishment of a new government agency to faciltate private sector investment in the development of new water sources.
Perth-based gold company Dioro Exploration NL has satisfied all conditions in its bid to acquire the South Kalgoorlie gold mining project from Harmony Gold Australia.
Two new Western Australian-based mineral explorers are set to make their debut on the Australian Securities Exchange this month, following the early closure of substantially oversubscribed initial public offerings (IPO).
Perth based-Australis Aquaculture Ltd has won a prestigious prize at the 7th Annual Australian Sustainability Awards, taking out the "Special Award for Environment" for its approach to Barramundi farming.
High-profile company director Tony Howarth has been elected president of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Australia's peak national employer and business organisation.
Mortgage Choice's annual consumer sentiment survey has found Western Australians are overwhelming positive about the state's housing market and economic future, despite the threat of further interest rate hikes.
Fairstar Resources Ltd has rebutted negative claims made by iron ore explorer Golden West Resources Ltd last week concerning Fairstar's takeover bid for the company.
Arafura Pearls Ltd has raised $1.8 million through the issue of 10,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the company at $0.17 per share to a select group of new institutional and high net worth investors.
The Home Building Society Ltd brand could disappear as early as September next year after shareholders today voted in favour of its $600 million takeover offer from the Bank of Queensland Ltd.
Como-based construction company Forge Group Ltd has acquired engineering, procurement, and construction company Abesque Engineering & Construction Ltd in a cash and scrip deal worth up to $26 million.
Hundreds of new jobs will be created for indigenous Australians in the Pilbara under a landmark agreement between the State Government and Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
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Junior exploration company Chameleon Mining NL has commenced legal action against iron ore miner Murchison Metals Ltd, even though Murchison has previously dismissed Chameleon's claims as baseless.
East Perth-based mining explorer Redstone Resources Ltd has appointed DLA Phillips Fox's corporate and commercial advisory partner in Perth, Richard Homsany, as chairman.
Automotive Holdings Group Ltd has announced a strong start to the 2008 financial year, posting unaudited revenue of $1.14 billion for the four months to October 31 2007, up 89.7 per cent on revenue from the corresponding period in 2006-07.
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