A NEW national research centre that includes Curtin University and the University of Western Australia is aiming to achieve a change in the development of mineral exploration technologies.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has today released a report making 15 key recommendations into improving the state's exploration and development approvals process.
Balcatta-based Conquest Mining has activated the dispute resolution process in a bid to clarify its joint venture partner, Gold Fields, commitment to exploration of Mt Carlton gold-cilver-copper project and other regional tenements in Queensland.
A collapse in platinum prices and the suspension of operations in South Africa have been named as the main factors for South Perth-based Aquarius Platinum recorded a $45.7 million net loss for 2008/09.
Western Australia has topped the nation in wage growth with a 4.6 per cent rise in the index, according to latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The number of temporary skilled overseas workers coming to Western Australia dropped nearly 10 per cent in the 2009 financial year following changes implemented by the Rudd government and the global economic slowdown.
Premier Colin Barnett has taken the next step in the development of the Kimberley LNG hub with the release of the social impact scope and profile report and the call for tenders for the strategic assessment report.
Shares in North Coogee-based Pacific Ore have soared after it negotiated a deal to sell technology used to extract low grade nickel to miner Western Areas.
Several West Perth-based junior companies have today revealed plans to raise a collective $32.75 million to progress projects in Australia, South Africa and the United States.
The board of Western Areas has given the go ahead for a $62 million expansion of its Forrestania operation which is set to double nickel production next year.
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Perth-based property fund manager Aspen Group will seek capital from external investors after failing to attract sufficient support from unit holders of one of its ailing property funds.
Sydney-based Longreach Oil, which has interests in the Carnarvon Basin, and Southern Cross Exploration plan to raise $250 million for the float of a newly formed oil and gas company.
Swick Mining Services has added further momentum to its North American expansion plans, today announcing it had signed its first United States contract.
The Australian Tax Office needs to provide a clear explanation of how it handles tax disputes and use plain language when providing advice to taxpayers, a report by the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended.
State Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore says he expects no further delays from the federal government in granting its final environmental approval for the $50 billion Gorgon LNG project, paving the way for a final investment decision within weeks.
Retailer Clive Peeters, which owns the Rick Hart stores, has started legal proceedings against a staff member over the theft of nearly $20 million that was used to buy and sell real estate.
Shares in Anvil Mining have jumped as much as 20 per cent today after the miner secured a $238 million equity and debt arrangement for the expansion of its Kinsevere copper operation.
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Anvil Mining has reached an agreement with international commodities trader Trafigura Beheer over a $US200 million ($A238 million) equity and debt financing arrangement for the expansion of the Kinsevere copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
State Environment Minister Donna Faragher has given final environmental approval for Chevron's $50 billion Gorgon gas development on Barrow Island, with federal approval the remaining regulatory hurdle.
China Railway Resources Group Co has today revealed plans to launch a proportional takeover for RMA Energy, offering cash for 80 per cent of shares it does not own in the Perth-based company.
Premier Colin Barnett says political uncertainty in the Northern Territory will not be enough to shift the Ichthys gas project from Darwin back to WA, and if it does move, cost and technical difficulties will be the reasons.
Charities in Western Australia have seen a more than 5 per cent rise in demand for their services as a result of the global economic downturn, a new survey reveals.
The state's property market has received another promising boost with new figures showing the number of land sales jumping more than 18 per cent in the 2008/09 financial year.
Premier Colin Barnett says he expects Alannah MacTiernan to "do the right thing" and stand down from state politics by the end of the year after the Labor MP announced she will enter federal politics.
Talk of the central bank lifting interest rates within the next year is expected to increase Western Australia's demand for fixed rate loans, which dipped slightly in July, a new Mortgage Choice survey shows.
The global financial crisis has cut into executive pay with a new survey revealing that incentives awarded to chief executives in Australia fell for the first time in more than 10 years.
Indago Resources is set to get a new board after its current directors conceded a request from Subiaco-based GoldLink IncomePlus to appoint Miles Kennedy, Karl Simich and Matthew Fitzgerald.
Brockman Resources plans to start production at its Pilbara iron ore project by the end of 2012 after a study estimated capital costs at up to $1.35 billion.
