US stocks have finished lower, with BlackBerry maker Research in Motion losing 5.8 per cent after launching a new operating system and Dow Chemical sagging nearly 7 per cent on a quarterly loss.
Western Australia’s peak business group has challenged both sides of politics to permanently increase the payroll tax threshold, hand over control of energy prices to an independent regulator and c
Prime Minister Julia Gillard insists she hasn't fired the starter's gun for an eight-month election campaign, but is still demanding the coalition detail its policies.
Navigator Resources has sourced an additional $3 million in working capital from major shareholder Au Mining, to cover a funding shortfall created by operational issues at its Bronzewing gold mine
Gryphon Minerals says its Banfora gold project in Burkina Faso will cost $US208 million to develop, with first production from the mine to occur in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Gina Rinehart has held on to the top spot on Forbes Asia's annual Australian rich list despite falling iron ore prices eating into her billion (.41 billion) mining fortune.
Maternity and children's retailer Mothercare Australia has gone into administration after the Myer family pulled the pin on a deal to buy the business.
Engineering and project services group Clough has acquired energy and resources sector commissioning, completions and hazardous inspections firm e20 for $14 million.
Premier Colin Barnett has rejected suggestions he inappropriately used a government jet to fly to Albany for an election campaign launch, saying the event was not for him.
Explosives and mining chemicals supplier Orica says it is on track to meet its guidance on financial performance despite a drop in its specialty bolts and injectable chemicals business.
Perth's residential property market has cemented itself as the standout performer across capital cities, prompting calls for government intervention to make housing affordability a priority as pric
Final decisions on $126 billion of planned resources projects during 2013 will determine whether the investment pipeline slows gradually or comes to an abrupt halt, an independent forecaster says.
US stocks have closed modestly lower after data unexpectedly showed the economy shrank in the fourth quarter last year and the Federal Reserve maintained its loose monetary policy.
Straits Resources has announced a plan to separate its gold and copper assets into two ASX-listed entities, while also downgrading its production forecasts.
Housing industry experts have predicted Western Australia’s property turnover will return to its long-term average in 2013 but warned the rental market would remain tight, and called on the state g
With the election date set, Australia's business community is urging both sides of federal politics to quickly start fleshing out their corporate policies.
Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh has resigned as a director of Seven West Media following his appointment to the global miner's top job and relocation to London.
