As the price of soft commodities - referring to commodities that are grown, rather than mined - has departed from historical trend lines, a great deal of attention has been focused on food riots in developing nations, the debate over the environmental ben
The market for modular housing in Western Australia has boomed in recent years, and while a handful of names dominate the industry, smaller players are finding a niche.
The true impact of the Varanus Island incident is starting to emerge as the depth and length of the resulting crisis become clearer to business and the government.
PERTH-BASED property developer Aspen Group has appointed Jonathan Timms to its executive team in the newly created position of chief executive officer – property.
The Perth, Melbourne and Sydney practices of PPB will merge with the Brisbane and Sydney practices of SimsPartners on July 1 to form the new accounting firm, the PPB Group.
Australia's commodity exports are tipped to surge 40 per cent to $212 billion during the coming financial year, led by massive growth in the minerals and energy sectors.
More than two-and-a-half years after kicking off the process, the state government has finally been handed a final report on its infrastructure strategy.
More than 200 arts professionals, along with representatives from the business community and government, this week attended an all-day workshop organised by the Committee for Perth to discuss how Perth can develop its vision of the arts and culture.
Port Hedland's status as one of the world's largest bulk export ports is set to be reinforced with current and proposed developments leading to further growth in export volumes.
Western Australia is renowned as one of the world's great mining provinces, but less well known is the emergence of Perth as a global centre for mining services.
The battle for gas allocation in the wake of the Varanus Island incident has become hotter as industry starts to grapple with the longevity of the crisis, which is expected to continue in some form until December.
Young workers in today's mining services and resources industry are indolent and arrogant, according to some participants at the WA Business News mining services forum.
The Kalgoorlie Super Pit will be subject to a new regime after environment minister David Templeman ordered the appointment of an independent auditor to oversee the implementation of a raft of tough new operating conditions.
Wesfarmers Ltd says its pre-tax earnings will be cut by up to $20 million a month, as the company feels the impact of gas outages following an explosion that closed down the Varanus Island gas plant.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel has today defended the integrity of the corporate watchdog, but said a 'reality check' was needed on commentary by the ACCC on the decision making process.
The state government will contribute a further $6 million towards the restoration of the Busselton Jetty, covering the gap initially allocated to the federal government.
North Perth-based Frontier Resources is preparing legal action against Papua New Guinea to recoup over $3 billion in expenditure and lost profits after the government refused to renew the licence covering its Kodu deposit.
Engineering and project management business Emerson Stewart Group Ltd has made a premium debut on the stock market today with its shares opening at a 15 per cent above its 20 cent issue price today.
Perth-based Beadell Resources Ltd has potentially secured a $50 million debt facility with ANZ to help fund part of its purchase of the Cracow gold mine in Queensland.
A week after dropping its acquisition of Adelaide-based drilling company Underdale Drillers, base metals explorer Haddington Resources is now eyeing Brisbane company Pheonix Drilling Services.
Chinese producer Hunan Nonferrous Metals Corp has increased its stake in Abra Mining Ltd to 50.2 per cent, putting it in reach of its takeover offer to acquire 70 per cent of Abra shares.
Perth engineering company Macmahon Holdings Ltd has negotiated a $100 million extension to a contract with BMA Coal Operations, which owns and operates the Saraji coal mine in Queensland.
Mining identity Michael Kiernan has quit the boards of several West Perth-based resource companies in a bid to reduce his workload and focus on embattled Monarch Mining Gold Company Ltd.
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The state government is set to reap over $680 million in iron ore royalties over the next four years after Rio Tinto confirmed it had secured an 85 per cent price increase with Chinese customers.
Malaga-based Automotive Technology Group Ltd has signed an agreement with ARE Engines Ltd to jointly evaluate the fuel saving and lower emission capability of the patented Almasi Rotary Engine.
