The falling Australian dollar could play out nicely for industrial company Schaffer Corporation Ltd which posted a six per cent increase in net profit to $11 million for the 2008 financial year.
The Australian Institute of Company Directors has named Rory Argyle the 2008 WA Gold Medal Award recipient in recognition of his outstanding achievements in business and the community.
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Contrary to media reports, plans for development of a multi-user outer harbour facility at Port Hedland do not depend on a commitment by BHP Billiton Ltd to develop a new export facility.
Golden West Resources Ltd has hit back at Portman Ltd's criticism of its acquisition of iron ore tenements, using the latter company's recent purchase of prospective iron ore ground as ammunition.
Property manager Charter Hall Group has confirmed Medicare Australia will lease 5300 square metres of commercial office space at its ONE30 Stirling Street project, located on the fringe of Perth's CBD area.
A 74 per cent increase in sales revenue has reduced Osborne Park-based Advanced Braking Technology Ltd's annual loss for the 2008 financial year by $910,000.
Newcrest Mining Ltd has revealed the state's gas crisis has cost the company nearly $10 million as gas supply at it Telfer gold operation in Western Australia returns to normal.
Building materials supplier Boral Ltd's net profit has dropped 19 per cent, dragged down by an earnings loss at its US business while it reported weaker brick earnings in Western Australia.
Earnings in Nedlands-based software provider ISS Group Ltd has skyrocketed over 300 per cent for the 2008 financial year thanks to major contracts secured with mining and oil companies and inroads made by its Singapore office.
PharmAust Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary Epichem Pty Ltd has secured its largest single contract to date, a $3 million agreement with Swiss-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative.
Perth-based Venus Resources Ltd has branched out from its diamond focus following the settlement of iron ore tenements in the Mid West for over $1 million.
The mining boom has lifted the earnings of South Perth-based Nomad Building Solutions by 48 per cent to $25 million as it forecasts a further increase of 34 per cent in profits for the 2009 financial year.
International Goldfields Ltd has stepped up negotiations on a potential merger with West Perth-based Nkwe Platinum as representatives from both companies meet in London.
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Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd chairman Ian Burston has stepped down as the company steps up evaluation of new acquisitions following the $400 million settlement of its namesake project.
BHP Billiton Ltd is close to sanctioning another stage of its Pilbara iron ore expansion but chief executive Marius Kloppers kept quiet on plans to build an outer habour in Port Hedland.
Redcliffe-based Global Construction Services Ltd has exceeded its own expectations in its annual report with its net profit nearly doubling for the 2008 financial year.
South Perth-based bamboo flooring products company Style Ltd is urging shareholders to vote against resolutions to oust two of its directors put forward by stakeholder Merim Pty Ltd.
Balcatta-based metallurgical testing firm Ammtec Ltd has decided to offload its majority interest in a US-based company for $29 million as it revises its earnings forecast for fiscal 2009.
Perth-based green energy company Eden Energy Ltd is set to receive a $5 million cash injection from a Mumbai-based company as both companies look to form a series of joint ventures.
The Liberal Party has cheekily posted a call for the whereabouts of Energy and Resources Minister Francis Logan, who has been conspicuous by his low profile during the election campaign and the Varanus Island gas crisis.
Perth-based office equipment financing company ThinkSmart Ltd said it is on track to meet its full-year forecasts despite an adverse dollar, as it posts a 39 per cent increase in half-year earnings.
The sale of mining services group Surtron has boosted West Perth-based Imdex Ltd's earnings for the 2008 financial year, jumping by 137 per cent to $32 million.
Babcock & Brown Power Ltd's share price has collapsed to a low of 20.5 cents today after the company said it faced impairment charges of $452 million, had sold one of its main assets for a loss and was reviewing its distribution policy.
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Resources Ltd has entered into a $3 million scrip deal to acquire private company Matsa Resources Pty Ltd which holds interests in projects in Western Australia and South East Asia.
Housing affordability in Western Australia has improved over the June quarter in what is the latest confirmation that house prices are weakening while across the country levels remained at a 24-year low.
Companies with an indirect interest to Western Areas NL chairman Terry Streeter have spent nearly $7 million buying shares in the miner over the past two days.
