Premier Colin Barnett's mission to include China in the development of the Oakajee port and rail project has prompted an outcry from the local steel industry, which has appealed to the opposition for help.
The environment minister has given the green light to Gindalbie Metals to mine a key iron ore deposit as part of its $1.8 billion Karara joint venture, in return for the relinquishment of certain tenements.
Newmont Mining Corporation has revised down its full-year gold sales forecast as the $US3 billion Boddington gold project started operations yesterday, slightly behind schedule.
The cost of land in Perth is creeping higher with the median price at $225,000 in the March quarter, but prices are more than 10 per cent lower compared to the same period last year.
Shares in Murchison Metals have surged as much as 24 per cent today after the miner clarified the extent of talks with China over the Oakajee port and rail project.
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Premier Colin Barnett has furthered his Chinese investment intentions for WA, today witnessing the signing of a letter of intent between Asia Iron, which holds a Mid West iron ore project, and Chongqing International.
Adelaide-based Toro Energy has put itself into the running to develop the state's first uranium mine, saying its Wiluna project could start production as early as 2012.
The federal and Western Australian governments have today announced a $135 million, four-year plan to help combat and prevent homelessness in the state.
Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney has defended the sale of surplus state-owned properties, saying it is part of a strategic decision to fund the expansion of residential care services and not an attempt to meet budget cuts.
The price war on airfares has helped Perth Airport experience the highest passenger growth numbers of any capital city in the country, with an increase of more than 6 per cent for the 2009 financial year.
Osborne Park-based Fairstar Resources has secured a $5 million funding facility from Melbourne-based Fortrend Securities, to be used for exploration and working capital.
Treasurer Troy Buswell has confirmed the appointment of an independent adviser to review the mutualisation of GESB, the public sector superannuation fund.
Nomad Building Solutions is the latest recipient of a Gorgon gas project contract, with work awarded as part of an overall $500 million contract to build the accommodation village.
The state's peak energy user group, DomGas Alliance, has elected Tony Petersen as its new chairman, taking over from Stuart Hohnen who has left for personal reasons.
Canada's Mega Uranium has taken a step closer towards developing the state's first uranium mine with the signing of a formal agreement for a $60 million Japanese deal and guaranteeing to provide employment opportunities for indigenous Western Australians.
Perth-based Amcom Telecommunications has upgraded its earnings forecast for the 2009 financial year following an increase in demand for its services in the second half.
Shares in Murchison Metals have been placed in a trading halt pending confirmation of construction contracts for the Oakajee port and associated rail, which are to be awarded to two Chinese firms.
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REAFFIRMING the importance of Western Australia's trade relationship with China is sure to be a high priority for Premier Colin Barnett on his relationship-building visit this week.
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SEVERAL weeks after leaving paint suppliers out-of-pocket at the completion of a Housing NSW project, Riley Shelley has re-emerged under new ownership to win $1.3 million worth of public school contracts in Western Australia.
THE Urban Development Institute of Australia hopes the state government's funding of a study of Carnaby's black cockatoos is the first step towards a more streamlined planning and approvals process.
WESTERN Power and Verve Energy are shaping for a fight over increases in electricity network charges recommended by the independent market regulator last week.
PART of the third stage of the contentious Pretty Pool development at Port Hedland has been stalled by the environmental watchdog, which ruled it threatened a nesting site for flatback turtles.
THE Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers in Western Australia to be diligent in distributing workers' redundancy entitlements after investigations revealed many workers who have recently been laid-off were inadvertently short-changed.
MINING identity Andrew Forrest has continued his philanthropic ways, donating his all-scrip director payment from Poseidon Nickel to his charity, The Australian Children's Trust.
A LONG-RUNNING pilot pay dispute at Perth-based Skywest Airlines threatens to escalate into industrial action, as strained negotiations continue this week.
