As the fallout from the Ravensthorpe mine closure starts to unravel, the state's resources lobby group says mining companies are doing all they can to prevent further job losses.
Conglomerate Wesfarmers says it expects a lower dividend for the third consecutive year as it launches a heavily discounted rights issue to raise nearly $3 billion to help pay down debt from its $20 billion Coles acquisition.
Shares in Anvil Mining have closed up 27 per cent after it reached a deal with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo over its Dikulushi and Kinsevere mines.
Perth-based leisure technology firm V3 has been awarded a state government tender to provide online booking technology for Tourism Western Australia's website.
Cooper Energy says it is well placed to achieve record production for the 2009 financial year as it reports a 17 per cent lift in oil production for the December quarter.
Azure Capital managing director Michael Minosora has joined the executive team at Fortescue Metals Group as part of a reshuffle in a bid to sustain operations in the current economic climate.
Paladin Energy has exceeded production capacity at its Langer Heinrich uranium mine for a second consecutive quarter as it extends its takeover bid for Fusion Resources.
Great Southern says it will pursue other interested parties for the sale of a Queensland forestry estate after a private international timber fund pulled out of a $23 million deal.
Premier Colin Barnett has reportedly indicated the government could buy back some houses in the Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun areas following BHP Billiton's decision yesterday to close its nickel operation.
Newcrest Mining, Australia's biggest gold company, has delivered a drop in gold production during the second quarter and cut full year production forecasts for its Telfer mine in Western Australia.
Wesfarmers has launched an equity raising to raise a minimum of $2.8 billion, comprising a three for seven accelerated pro-rata non-renounceable offer, at $13.50 per share.
THE revolving door of accountants in Perth's insolvency world continues to spin with Chris Munday joining his former Pitcher Partners colleague Vince Smith in Ernst & Young's corporate restructuring practice.
WITH the takeover offer set to open shortly for Perth-based Pure Energy, managing director Steven Beardsall may be in for a nice cash bonus as he boosts his stake in the company.
WESTERN Australia has suffered the biggest fall in job advertisements in December as ads across the country slump to recession-like levels, a key employment measure has found.
Perth #1 in radio advertising spend PERTH has come out top of the pops in radio advertising revenue as the medium proves to be the most resilient of the traditional media in tough economic times, The
THE volume of mergers and acquisitions in the stockbroking sector is expected to pick up in 2009 as firms prepare for a new watchdog rule that will come into force later this year.
FORMER Woodside Petroleum executive Dave Agostini (pictured) has been appointed executive of the state government-Commonwealth inquiry into the Varanus Island gas explosion, along with Kym Bills of th
A WESTERN Australian geospatial software developer has won an Asia Pacific award for its software warning system, which helps protect infrastructure during major emergencies and natural disasters.
AUTOMOTIVE Technology Group is pushing ahead with an aggressive global growth strategy despite the economic downturn and a struggling automotive industry.
LUXURY fashion label Emporio Armani will soon join other high-end retailers at the new Wesley Quarter redevelopment, as the first of the centre’s retailers open their doors.
PHILANTHROPISTS fear proposed legislative changes to guidelines governing prescribed private funds could close down the majority of the charitable foundations within the next 15 years.
INNOVATIVE design means different things to different people - something the owners of The Basement on Broadway (BOB) have taken on board to maximum effect.
Kenneth Ambrecht bought 3,070 shares in Fortescue Metals Group at $2.281 per share at share market price, bringing the total value of his shares to $14,362369.
Earth from above High-profile environmentalist Phillip Toyne is coming to Perth to give a speech at The University of Western Australia Club’s theatre auditorium on Tuesday January 20.
