West Perth-based Industrial Minerals Corporation Ltd will explore funding arrangements for the development of its $67 million US project after its joint venture partner pulled out.
The legal battle between Oil Basins Ltd and ARC Energy Ltd has been resolved, with the Canning Basin joint venture partners agreeing to a new arrangement.
Advanced Engine Components Ltd has entered into a potential 10-year purchase deal with India's Tata Motors Ltd that is estimated to generate over $30 million in revenue over three years for the Malaga-based company.
Takeover target Perilya Ltd said an update on resources at its downsized Broken Hill lead and zinc mine could "significantly" extend the mine's life, based on conservative metals prices, beyond the previously advised three years.
The Western Australian housing market is tipped to bottom out this December quarter as new homes sales during September jumped 19.5 per cent, however Perth remains the worst performer in property values.
Westpac outshines its rivals; RBA plays down fears of recession; Wesfarmers seeks €3b to cover Coles debt; Miners pull projects as prices drop; Bills go up $365 as LNG hit hard
Wesfarmers Ltd has taken steps to allow it to access capital from international markets with the establishment of a near $6 billion Euro Medium Term Note program.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy say the federal government's economic modelling of its proposed emissions trading scheme has confirmed their concerns about the scheme and its impact on the state.
The state government has announced that two major departments will be restructured and split into three, as part of its plan for improving project approvals and delivering more clarity for business.
The once hot commodity, phosphate, appears to be affected by the global meltdown with miner Phosphate Resources Ltd today saying it has had a "sharp and marked" slowdown in demand from its Asian markets.
Clough Ltd's Indonesian subsidiary, PT Petrosea Tbk, has extended its long-term contract with a coal firm by a further 60 months, valuing the new deal at $440 million.
Early action to tackle climate change will reduce gross national product by just a tenth of a per cent a year, with the economy continuing to grow strongly, the federal government says.
Nickel miner Mincor Resources Ltd has downgraded its annual nickel production target following an operational review in light of the plummeting nickel price.
Perth-headquartered RCR Tomlinson Ltd was secured a mechanical works and warehouse services contract for Woodside's Pluto liquefied natural gas project, valued at over $60 million.
Moly Mines Ltd says it will instigate a "concerted" cost reduction program across all its activities to conserve cash, as it successfully draws down the remainder of its $US150 million ($A220 million) interim facility.
West Perth-based miner Kagara Ltd expects to save some $70 million this financial year as it releases details from its review of operations and expenditure following a plunge in commodity prices.
Treasurer Troy Buswell has approved a continuation of the costly Office of Shared Services project but has placed it on notice that remaining implementation and budget targets must be strictly adhered to.
A projected one quarter delay for the start up of the Boddington gold project has blown out Newmont Mining Ltd's share of the capital cost of the operation to up to $2.8 billion.
Minara paints grim picture as it seeks $210m; PM's investor rescue plan gets the thumbs down; WA seeks federal backing for port; Watchdog clears Stokes' Seven for a 'hypothetical' tilt at WAN; Shareholders shirty as pub group misses forecast
WESTERN Australian businesses and recruiters have expressed concerns over possible cuts to Australia's migration intake, calling for a state-based approach to immigration quotas.
IF media attention and headlines are anything to go by, then Brendon Grylls is very much the most influential of the new ministry surrounding Premier Colin Barnett.
ONE of Perth's best known restaurateurs Albasio La Pegna is to take over premises formerly occupied by the iconic Bellissimo Cafe which he founded almost two decades ago on Bay View Terrace in Claremont.
OIL and gas technology developer and manufacturer Coretrack has experienced strong growth after securing leadership and guidance from outside the country.
AN arbitrator has been called in to settle a dispute between Alinta and its gas supplier, the Woodside-operated North West Shelf venture that could involve third parties by way of subpoenas.
THE global financial crisis continues to take its toll on the construction industry, with more than half of the state's builders indicating they will be reducing subcontractor numbers in the next 12 months.
MALAYSIA is becoming a destination of choice for Western Australia's goods and services, especially agriculture, and with significant development of the country's southern region in the pipeline, future export prospects are getting brighter.
PROFESSOR Lance Twomey (pictured), a former Curtin vice-chancellor was appointed to the title of Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak, which carries the Malaysian state title of Dato, as part of Sarawak’s 4
THE completion of the 2,800-tonne multi-million dollar Blacktip wellhead platform has marked another milestone at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, which is expected to experience continued strong demand for its facilities.
THE buoyant economic conditions that prompted the recent wave of new retail developments in the Perth CBD are starting to turn, and while inquiries from retailers remain strong, a downturn in retail spending may dampen demand.
