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Technically, Baosteel’s $1.4 billion bid for control of Perth-based Aquila Resources is an iron ore deal; but looked at slightly differently and it’s also a gold deal, because the Chinese steel gia

Perth based Subsea Engineering Associates has secured a $1.3 million contract to deliver its services to the Baltic Gas project in the Polish sector of the Baltic Sea.

Edith Cowan University has appointed Steve Chapman as its new vice-chancellor, to replace eight-year veteran Kerry Cox.

The Eurozone is showing signs of economic improvement as stimulus measures begin to bear fruit.

The state’s symphony orchestra was an “obvious” choice for sponsorship, according to a leading mining services provider.

Western Australia is failing to develop a core part of its cultural sector because artisans aren’t being taught how to run effective businesses.

Perth exploration firm Excelsior Gold has executed a binding term sheet that will provide a guaranteed long-term milling allocation at Norton Gold Fields’ Paddington Mill.

Sneaker retailer Hype DC will open a new flagship store at the entrance to Carillon City, which is emerging as a location of choice for national and international fashion retailers.

The Western Australian government has released a master plan for the Anketell port project, which is a critical piece of infrastructure in Aquila Resources' proposed $7 billion West Pilbara iron ore project.

Law Central, a subsidiary of ASX-listed ILH Group, has formed a joint venture with PantherCorp for the provision of online legal services.

The share market has opened lower as the impact of Shell's reduced ownership of Woodside Petroleum dragged the energy sector down.

Baosteel and Aurizon look set to gain control of Aquila Resources after the iron ore hopeful rejected a takeover proposal from Mineral Resources, and instead recommended its shareholders accept the current $3.40 per share offer.

South African retailer Woolworths has moved closer to seizing control of David Jones after its shareholders approved a $2.2 billion takeover of the department store chain.

Gold prices have closed lower, as US inflation data and its possible effect on the Federal Reserve's decision making overshadowed investors' desire for safety amid crises in Iraq and Ukraine.

The Australian dollar has hit a one-week low after some negative comments on the local economy from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Global oil prices have been mixed, a day ahead of US data expected to show a rise in crude inventories, while traders kept watch on the escalating Iraq crisis.

Wall Street stocks finished higher as investors weighed continued violence in Iraq with mixed US economic data and looked ahead to a Federal Reserve policy statement on Wednesday.

The head of BC Iron concedes the industry is apprehensive after iron ore prices fell to 2012 levels of $US89 per tonne.

Shares closed weaker as worries about Iraq and the sudden sale of nearly 10 per cent of Woodside shares weighed on the market.

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China’s CITIC Pacific Mining has signed Perth’s largest office leasing deal so far in 2014, to relocate its headquarters to 45 St Georges Terrace.

The federal government’s plan to axe the mining and carbon taxes may dominate the mainstream headlines in terms of resources sector policy, but it’s a lesser-known incentive that has the industry on tenterhooks.

The federal budget changes to higher education have yet to go to the Senate, but WA’s universities are considering their options.

Buru Energy’s planned ‘tight gas’ testing program in the remote Canning Basin will not require formal environmental assessment after minister Albert Jacob upheld the Environmental Protection Author

Nedlands-based explorer Bullabulling Gold has advised its shareholders to reject Norton Gold Fields’ increased takeover offer of 8 cents per share to obtain a 30 per cent interest in the company.

Perth landlords won’t be able to lift residential rents for the foreseeable future, as vacancies in the housing market continue to steadily rise, new research says.

The federal government is to model the impact of fuel tax rises after concerns were raised in the coalition party room.

Perth exploration company Bauxite Resources has announced a return of about $9.3 million to shareholders, which has jumped the company’s share price by 12 per cent.

Blackham Resources has received commitments for $2.2 million through a placement of 10.5 million shares at 21 cents to sophisticated and professional investors.

SAE Institute Group, a subsidiary of Perth-based education services provider Navitas, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of California-based creative media school Ex’pression College for US$13 million.