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.
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.
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources Ltd has revealed a fresh heavy mineral discovery in the New South Wales portion of its Murray Basin tenenment holdings.
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.
Balcatta-based Conquest Mining Ltd has appointed former Territory Resources Ltd managing director Douglas Stewart as a non-executive director of the company.
Resources minister Francis Logan has announced the release of the first 'tight gas' acreage block, a source which could power Western Australia's entire domestic gas demand for more than a year.
Perth-based copper explorer CopperCo Ltd today revealed a 16 per cent increase in resource tonnage and an 11 per cent increase in contained metal at its flagship Mount Isa Lady Annie copper project.
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.
Aspiring gold miner Kalgoorlie-Boulder Resources Ltd has raised $2.5 million to fund ongoing exploration at its Norseman gold project in the eastern goldfields of WA.
A 60% increase in throughput is already being considered by Allied Gold Ltd as the Perth-based miner readies for first production next month from its flagship A$87 million gold mine in Papua New Guinea.
PERTH-BASED GMA Garnet Pty Ltd is the sole Western Australian recipient of an Australian Export Award this year, having won the ‘minerals and energy’ category, sponsored by the Minerals Council of Aus
ST John of God Health Care has appointed Anne Russell-Brown to the role of Group Director Social Outreach & Advocacy, to further develop and lead the group’s expanding outreach services and activi
Advanced Nanotechnology Ltd - Harold Clough has resigned as a director. Ampella Mining Ltd - Paul Wright has resigned as non-executive chairman and director.
Wesfarmers Ltd managing director Richard Goyder has increased his indirect interest in the company through the award of a long term incentive by the company of 79,838 shares worth $3.3m relating to th
Coogee Resources chairman Gordon Martin has described last year’s failed public share offer as “probably the best thing that could have happened” to the company, which is proceeding with its $800m oil project in the Timor Sea under private ownership.
Perth-based Aquila Resources Ltd has agreed to subscribe, via its subsidiary Aquila Steel Pty Ltd, for 72 million shares in Cullen Resources Ltd at 10 cents each to raise $7.2 million.
Fairstar Resources Ltd has announced that acceptances for its off-market takeover bid for Golden West Resources Limited have now increased further to a total of 33.73% of the issued capital of Golden West.
West Perth-based gold company Alchemy Resources Ltd has made a disappointing debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, closing at 23 cents, 2 cents below its offer price.
In a move flagged two weeks ago in WA Business News' hard copy edition, Australia's resource industry has some new competition with the official launch of CITIC Pacific Mining, proponents of the $5.2 billion Sino Iron Project planned for Cape Preston.
Western Australia's peak business lobby is seeking certainty from the Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd that he will maintain the responsible and effective management of the economy to ensure Western Australia's growth and prosperity continue.
Swiss mining group Xstrata plc has reduced the minimum acceptance level in its Jubilee Mines takeover offer from 90 per cent to 50 per cent, after struggling to win acceptances from Jubilee shareholders.
Subiaco-based oil and gas explorer Red Fork Energy Ltd has announced plans to raise $10 million through a placement to fast track production at its Oklahoma assets.
Fresh from its rejection of a takeover bid from Fairstar Resources Ltd, Osborne Park-based Golden West Resources Ltd has appointed former Portman Mining managing director Geoff Wedlock as chairman, following John Daniels' retirement.
West Perth-based Murchison Metals Ltd has confirmed its 375 million tonne estimate over the 15-year mine life of its Jack Hills iron ore project, saying in an announcement today that Midwest Corporation Ltd's statements about the project were incorrect.
West Perth-based Heron Resources Ltd and Brazilian giant CVRD Inco have approved a budget of $13.8 million for the first half of the prefeasibility study into the Kalgoorlie nickel project.
Mount Pleasant-based Oz Brewing Ltd will acquire a 50.1 per cent stake in Greenwood-based shed builder Shedco and transportable buildings manufacturer Eco Transportables for $5.4 million.
GMA Garnet Pty Ltd stood out last night at Austrade's Australian export awards by taking the first price in the Minerals Council of Australia's Minerals and Energy category.
West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Artemis Resources Ltd has issued shares worth around $250,000 to consultants in relation to its uranium projects in Niger.
The uranium asset spin-out of East Perth-based diamonds explorer North Australian Diamonds Ltd, Top End Uranium Ltd, has closed its initial public offer oversubscribed, the parent company has announced.
West Perth-based metals explorer Avanco Resources Ltd plans to raise $4 million in its initial public offer, to fund exploration of its Brazilian projects.
