THE nationally based developer for stage one of the Alkimos regional city project says it will use the project as a catalyst to launch its Western Australian expansion.
THE state government last week started to flesh out its long-awaited plans for public private partnerships, revealing that it was likely to pursue PPPs in the health, education, correctional services and utilities sectors.
Shares in Indo Mines have soared after the company announced it had acquired unlisted company Fireside Resources and its various Indonesian resource assets including a coal project scheduled to begin production in April.
Perth businessman Rick Hart, better known for his namesake retail outlets, is excited about his next venture outside of retail, crossing over to the resources sector as chairman of new gold exploration company, Renaissance Minerals.
Chevron's long-term plans for its $43 billion Gorgon project have been given a boost today after the discovery of gas in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin.
Chevron has today signed more deals with a Japanese utility for the delivery of liquefied natural gas and equity stakes in its Gorgon and Wheatstone projects off the coast of Western Australia.
Shares in India Resources have closed 30 per cent higher after the company signed a 30 year agreement, potentially valued at $500 million, to develop and operate a coal mine in India.
Woodside Petroleum's plan for a second gas processing train at its Pluto project has been bolstered by a gas find in the Greater Pluto area as up to 1,500 Pluto workers took to the streets of Karratha to protest against a "motelling" plan.
Mount Gibson Iron says its Koolan Island iron ore operation will be back to full capacity today after ex-Tropical Cyclone Magda fizzled out over the weekend.
Between 600 and 1000 workers have walked off the job on Woodside's $12 billion Pluto project after being threatened with eviction over an issue with the worker's dongas, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has claimed.
The head of Moly Mines is confident of receiving the final two approvals required from the Chinese government to initiate financing and development of its Spinifex Ridge project before the end of February.
Shares in iron ore explorer Indo Mines climbed more than 20 per cent before entering a trading halt pending an announcement about a potential acquisition of new exploration and mining interests.
Shares in West Perth-based Emergent Resources have fallen in trading today after announcing it has received subscriptions from sophisticated and professional investors to raise $3 million.
Management of the scenic Araluen Botanic Park will return to the state government under the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), from the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), under new arrangements announced today.
Retail giants Woolworths and Wesfarmers, owners of Coles, may have to adjust their plans to buy out smaller rivals and develop new outlets after the federal government announced plans to toughen up market protection.
Iron ore miner Atlas Iron's direct shipping ore (DSO) stocks have doubled to more than 186 million tonnes paving the way for the planned increases in production and sales revenue over the next three years.
Childcare workers at an operator with three centres in Perth who have not been paid on time are planning to lodge an official complaint with the Industrial Relations Commission against their employer.
Land Minister Brendon Grylls has called for expressions of interest from Kimberley builders to build house and land packages at the award-winning Januburu Six Seasons residential estate in Broome.
Mount Gibson Iron is evacuating 228 employees from Koolan Island as a precautionary measure following forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology regarding the future movement and intensity of Tropical Cyclone Magda.
Minerals exploration company Australian Minerals & Mining Group has closed its initial public offering almost six weeks early, and significantly over-subscribed having raised $7.5 million ahead of a listing on the ASX.
Subiaco-based miner ElDore Mining Corporation has announced the appointment of an internationally experienced director as chairman and director of the company effective immediately.
Shares in oil and gas contractor Neptune Marine Services have fallen almost 14 per cent in trading today after the company announced its earnings for the first half of FY2010 will be well below that of the previous corresponding period.
