Coal baron Ken Talbot will increase his holding in Sundance Resources to 22 per cent after purchasing $5 million worth of shares in the iron ore explorer.
Miner Jabiru Metals has paid down $US15.5 million ($A24 million) of its bank debt after closing out part of its hedge book while its Jaguar copper and zinc mine achieves record monthly production.
Principles designed to encourage greater consistency and transparency in non-statutory profit reporting have been released by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors today.
Shares in Quickstep Holdings have jumped as it secures an agency deal to promote sales in the Middle East and a $10 million convertible loan agreement.
Western Australia has recorded one of the larger falls in the number of job advertisements in newspapers and on the internet in February, a survey has found.
Kalahari claims another Extract chairman scalp; Chinese buy more Fortescue; Gillard beefs up work umpire; Wong admits ETS deadline in doubt; Rio’s US mine exit to chip at debt
The state government says it is happy to facilitate discussions to help find an alternative site for Pankaj Oswal's $1.5 billion solar energy plant after it was reported the Indian billionaire has approached a South Australian council.
Kalahari Minerals has withdrawn legal proceedings against Extract Resources following a unanimous agreement to appoint a new chairman and the resignation of two directors.
Chinese steel maker Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group Company is set to increase its stake to 17.4 per cent in Fortescue Metals Group by subscribing for a further $87 million in shares.
Western Australian businesses borrowed $1.5 billion against their receivables in the December quarter, up over 15 per cent from the prior corresponding period.
Integrated Legal Holdings, a firm originating from Perth, has expanded its presence on the east coast after it reached a deal to acquire the legal business of Sydney-based mda lawyers.
Acceptance of Sinosteel Corporation's takeover offer for Midwest Corporation has kept Murchison Metals' net profit after tax in the black at $17.5 million.
The Brian Gilbertson-led Pallinghurst Resources and associated company Red Rock Resources is set to take control of Jupiter Mines, which holds several exploration tenements in Western Australia, following shareholder approval.
Navitas has formed a new partnership with software companies Oracle and Delexian to implement applications for its financial services platform across the entire group.
The takeover battle for Incremental Petroleum has closed with Texas-based suitor TransAtlantic Petroleum moving to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares.
Rebounds in the retail and mining sectors have lead a 13 per cent increase in the Deloitte WA Index for the month of February, with the index up from $73 billion to $82.5 billion.
Tycoon pulls plug on $1.5bn solar project; China risk to iron ore royalties; Labor ready to deal on IR reforms; Lloyds bank gets second bailout; D-day for Jupiter as Gilbertson orbits
The viability of the state's beef processing industry is in doubt after a breakdown in talks between troubled red meat exporter, Harvey Beef, and its employees.
A proposal by the Greens political party to ban liquor industry sponsorship of local not-for-profit sporting and social clubs has been called "un-Australian" and completely unfounded.
The federal government's bid for the world-class Square Kilometre Array telescope to be located in the Mid West has changed in approach from competitive to collaborative.
The company behind a planned $3.5 billion urea plant near Collie hopes to secure financing from banks by early next year as it reveals a 25-year deal with coal supplier Griffin.
Some 17 Western Australian listed companies, ranging from carbon sequestrian firms to beer manufacturers, have been added to the All Ordinaries list as Standard & Poor's rebalances Australian stock indices.
Woodside Petroleum has reportedly signed an agreement with state-owned Korea Gas Corporation to invest in three exploration permits in the Browse Basin.
Australia's economic climate may have levelled off, with the first encouraging signs emerging from the small business sector, according to the Sensis Business Index released yesterday.
China billions set to benefit WA economy; Rio shareholders still unhappy with deal; Axe to fall at NAB; Short-selling ban 'in the national interest'; Agencies in spotlight as banks push for ratings reform
Transport Minister Simon O'Brien has revealed that the state government is seeking federal funding for transport projects in Perth and Port Hedland costing a total of $1.3 billion.
Mirabela Nickel says that uncertainty over a planned $US133 million equity capital raising has cast significant doubt over its ability to continue operating.
South Hedland is set for a revamp after the government announced it has allocated $23 million from the royalties for regions fund for a redevelopment plan.
