The rupture of a 12-inch gas sales pipeline has been found to be the immediate physical cause of the explosion at the Varanus Island gas facility operated by Apache Energy Ltd, which may have committed offences, a new report says.
State Shadow Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan has demanded that the Liberal-National government reveal the "true nature" of the royalties to region scheme.
Acceptances for Cooper Energy Ltd's takeover offer for Incremental Petroleum Ltd have jumped nearly 10 per cent, after the takeover target formally rejected the offer earlier this week.
Takeover target Perilya Ltd said it is open to CBH Resources Ltd's bid for the company, but advises a merger at a time of market volatility could expose shareholders to additional risks.
Pilbara on brink of industrial war; Barnett ponders power synergy; $6bn Western Power upgrade in doubt; States file 'weak' $235bn project wish-list; HBOS loses $1.1bn on BankWest as Commonwealth takes cake
Perth-based Incremental Petroleum Ltd today dismissed suggestions by Cooper Energy Ltd that it has insufficient cash to fund its growth strategy as "scare mongering".
Perth-based Resolute Mining Ltd has unveiled an ambitious $51 million capital raising with funds to go towards the continued re-development of its African gold project which is expected to begin production this month.
Some good and bad news for home buyers with one research firm saying the property cycle looks to have bottomed out while a survey from another says trading conditions are likely to deteriorate over the next six months.
The owner of the Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline anticipates construction work as part of the next stage of its $700 million expansion plans, will begin early next year.
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd has offered a board position to disgruntled shareholder Power United as the dispute, which involved court injunctions, is settled.
State opposition leader Eric Ripper says the state runs the risk of higher electricity prices if Premier Colin Barnett pushes ahead with the re-amalgamation of Verve Energy and Synergy.
West Perth-based Royal Resources Ltd will sell its Pilbara iron ore project to its neighbour Giralia Resources Ltd for $3.2 million in cash and shares.
Perth-based agricultural investment manager Great Southern Ltd has unveiled its revised restructure plans after a falling share price forced it to go back to the drawing board.
Commerce Minister Troy Buswell said the new government would not stand in the way of the City of Bunbury's application to open Sunday trading to all general retailers from early next year.
A one-off expense associated with the takeover of Western Australia-based Home Building Society has slightly dented Bank of Queensland's net profit, which slipped 2 per cent for the 2008 fiscal year.
South-Perth based Cooper Energy Ltd chairman Laurie Shervington today said KPMG's valuation of its hostile takeover target Incremental Petroleum Ltd was out with the fairies.
The global financial turmoil appears to have hit the once impervious iron ore market after Mount Gibson Iron Ltd said some of its customers wanted shipments delayed, but other producers remain positive about the outlook.
WA facing power price surge; Pilbara strike will worry Japan: Barnett; Incremental gets super-confident report; Alcoa profit shortfall spurs run on Alumina; Santos scores top dollar in Moly gas deal
Western Australia remains the powerhouse of the nation and shows few signs of slowing despite the international economy continuing to feel the impact global financial crisis, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA said today.
INTRUSIVE telemarketing phone calls may become a thing of the past if the boundless potential of the search engine used for 85 per cent of internet searches in Australia - Google - can be realised.
THE list of carbon-offset firms in Western Australia continues to grow, as a new player with a combined horticultural/carbon sink project looks to enter the market.
Emeco Holdings Ltd managing director Laurence Freedman has increased his interest in the company through the on market acquisition of 1 million shares at a total cost of $790,000.
THE federal government's push towards mutual recognition of trades between states has raised concerns from peak professional body, the Australian Institute of Conveyancers WA Division.
INCREASED requirements on energy efficiency and water use are expected to fuel the growth in green buildings for commercial and residential developments.
THE development of Western Ausralia?s second desalination plant at Binningup, north of Bunbury, has moved a step closer after the state?s environment watchdog recommended that the Water Corporation pr
DURING the past three years, the influx of cranes into the Perth CBD has provided a strong visual reminder of the strength of Western Australia's economy and the buoyancy in the property sector.
THE state could have been up to $2 billion better off if the Carpenter government had actively pursued renewable energy projects at the start of the decade, according to WA Sustainable Energy Association chief executive Ray Wills.
DESPITE no firm launch date having been set for its delayed mutualisation, $9 billion fund manager GESB has unveiled a highly experienced seven-member board.
NEWLY established venture capital firm Banksia Capital has struck its first deal, raising $7 million for Malaga-based water filtration company Cool Clear Water Beverages Pty Ltd to assist the company's expansion.
