Chevron has today signed more deals with a Japanese utility for the delivery of liquefied natural gas and equity stakes in its Gorgon and Wheatstone projects off the coast of Western Australia.
Shares in India Resources have closed 30 per cent higher after the company signed a 30 year agreement, potentially valued at $500 million, to develop and operate a coal mine in India.
Woodside Petroleum's plan for a second gas processing train at its Pluto project has been bolstered by a gas find in the Greater Pluto area as up to 1,500 Pluto workers took to the streets of Karratha to protest against a "motelling" plan.
Mount Gibson Iron says its Koolan Island iron ore operation will be back to full capacity today after ex-Tropical Cyclone Magda fizzled out over the weekend.
Between 600 and 1000 workers have walked off the job on Woodside's $12 billion Pluto project after being threatened with eviction over an issue with the worker's dongas, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has claimed.
The head of Moly Mines is confident of receiving the final two approvals required from the Chinese government to initiate financing and development of its Spinifex Ridge project before the end of February.
Shares in iron ore explorer Indo Mines climbed more than 20 per cent before entering a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential acquisition of new exploration and mining interests.
Shares in West Perth-based Emergent Resources have fallen in trading today after announcing it has received subscriptions from sophisticated and professional investors to raise $3 million.
Management of the scenic Araluen Botanic Park will return to the state government under the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), from the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), under new arrangements announced today.
Retail giants Woolworths and Wesfarmers, owners of Coles, may have to adjust their plans to buy out smaller rivals and develop new outlets after the federal government announced plans to toughen up market protection.
Iron ore miner Atlas Iron's direct shipping ore (DSO) stocks have doubled to more than 186 million tonnes paving the way for the planned increases in production and sales revenue over the next three years.
Childcare workers at an operator with three centres in Perth who have not been paid on time are planning to lodge an official complaint with the Industrial Relations Commission against their employer.
Land Minister Brendon Grylls has called for expressions of interest from Kimberley builders to build house and land packages at the award-winning Januburu Six Seasons residential estate in Broome.
Mount Gibson Iron is evacuating 228 employees from Koolan Island as a precautionary measure following forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology regarding the future movement and intensity of Tropical Cyclone Magda.
Minerals exploration company Australian Minerals & Mining Group has closed its initial public offering almost six weeks early, and significantly over-subscribed having raised $7.5 million ahead of a listing on the ASX.
Subiaco-based miner ElDore Mining Corporation has announced the appointment of an internationally experienced director as chairman and director of the company effective immediately.
Shares in oil and gas contractor Neptune Marine Services have fallen almost 14 per cent in trading today after the company announced its earnings for the first half of FY2010 will be well below that of the previous corresponding period.
OM Holdings has announced a $41 million strategic investment in ASX listed iron ore producer Northern Iron which will result in OMH becoming a 10 per cent shareholder in the Norway-focussed iron ore player.
Ampella Mining has announced an 1.2 million inferred resource estimate for its Konkera prospect within the Batie West Gold Project, Burkina Faso in West Africa after only acquiring this virgin project less than 18 months ago.
The Perth Convention Bureau has announced the appointment of tourism industry leader and former state parliamentarian, Ian Laurance as its new chairman.
New motor vehicle sales in Western Australia, which rose by more than two per cent, seasonally adjusted, in December, were slightly lower than the national gains of more than three per cent, seasonally adjusted, to 89,741 units.
IN years gone by a trip ‘down south’ was a must-do for any visitor to Western Australia.Even for locals, visiting the forests and beaches, farmland and wineries is a rejuvenating and refreshing experience.
LET’S be honest, New Year’s resolutions seldom have impetus past mid-January, so why not set yourself a goal that is enjoyable and at least has some hope of being achieved, like learning more about wine.
PERTH’S median house price is expected to break all records in 2010, as last year’s shortage of available finance for developers puts the squeeze on metropolitan housing stocks.
SUBIACO’S Australian Fine China redevelopment will set new standards for environmentally friendly and sustainable design, according to the Subiaco Redevelopment Authority.
REMUNERATION for chief executives in the not-for-profit sector has fallen for the first time in almost 10 years, dropping nearly 2 per cent on 2008 figures, according to the Enterprise Care Not for Profit Remuneration Report.
