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West Perth based Overland Resources Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise $10 million, with funds being used to conduct a full feasibility production study at its Andrew Zinc Deposit in Canada.

The recent appointment of The Board of Infrastructure Australia, who will allocate funding from the $20 billion national infrastructure fund, has been condemned by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia for not giving WA business a dire

Manas Resources Ltd, the spin-off company of Balcatta-based gold miner Perseus Mining Ltd, has launched a $6 million initial public offering to further its exploration efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic of Central Asia.

Perth based engineering services company, Neptune Marine Services Ltd, has acquired a $31.3 million sea vessel, the Nor Sea.

Perth based IT services company L7 Solutions has been awarded two long term contracts with Western Power and Horizon Power.

In a positive sign for the battered listed property sector, Perth-based developer and investment player Aspen Group, has launched a new property fund, seeking to raise $40 million.

The Home Building Society name will disappear from Western Australia, with the Bank of Queensland announcing it consolidate its local operations under its own brand name from June 2008.

IAG spurns QBE's revised offer; Burrup says Apache deal ends gas shortfall fears; BHP pushes ship rates to record; Predators line up for bite at Albidon nickel; Woodside breaks $70 as resources stocks boom

West Perth based Atlas Iron Ltd is planning to begin operations and export of iron ore from its Pardoo Project in October, awarding Northern Territory based CDE Capital Pty Ltd the mining contract for the project.

Perth based company Jupiter Energy Ltd will aim to raise $7.6 million, through a share and option placement, to fund current acquisition efforts.

Perth-based nickel miner Albidon Ltd could be in play as a takeover target after its major shareholder revealed plans to sell its blocking stake worth some $37 million.

Demand for executives in Western Australia rose by 9 per cent in April, while nationally demand fell to its lowest level since 2006, a consultancy executive demand index shows.

Mineral exploration company Noble Mineral Resources Ltd plans to raise at least $2 million to fund existing projects and raise working capital through an initial public offering.

Perth based property and land developer Peet Ltd has announced that its civil contractor for its Innisfail Estate development has placed itself into voluntary administration.

Burswood based Wavenet International Ltd has sold its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Wavenet Technology Pty Ltd for an upfront payment of $585,372, with a further payment of up to $563,174 to be paid in the next 30 days.

West Perth based mineral exploration company Metex Resources has raised $22 million, with funds being used to complete its Underground Coal Gasification trial site in Queensland.

Burrup reduces float target after trimming gas sale; Closure fears for WA grain rail network; Directors' personal liability to be eased; Investec hunts credit victims; Commodities gains tipped to lift index

Recently appointed Chairman of The Pisces Group, John Hewson, has criticised the Reserve Bank of Australia for excessively using interest rates to try and manage inflationary pressure at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia 2008 National Conv

The Federal Government will provide BEC Australia with $42 million over four years to fund one-stop small business advisory centres across Australia.

Osborne Park based Advanced Braking Technology Ltd will aim to raise $4.6 million to fund a network of service centres in Kalgoorlie, the Pilbara, eastern states and South Africa.

A five year agreement to supply subsea equipment and support services for the part Chevron Australia Pty Ltd owned Gorgon Project has been awarded to GE oil and gas business VectoGray.

All aboard as Forrest sets sail for China; Beadell roars on Lion deal; Circulation figures go down in the west; Eastwood cashes up to fund rights in Wesfarmers; Leighton hits back as states over project bid costs

West Perth based Straits Resources Ltd subsidiary, Straits Asia Resources Ltd, has posted a quarterly net profit of over $21 million ($US20.1 million), an increase of 139 per cent on the same quarter last year.

New legislation regarding training and apprentice laws was introduced to parliament today, with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA applauding the move.

West Perth based Washington Resources has signed a joint venture agreement with exploration company Western Desert, allowing Western Desert to explore one of its Northern Territory tenements.

PERTH-based explorer Beadell Resources Ltd is about to step into producer status after negotiating a deal with resource investment firm Lion Selection Ltd to acquire the remaining 30 per cent interest in the Cracow gold mine for $80 million.

Scrap metal group CMA Corporation Ltd has agreed to purchase UK-based Meretec Ltd for $30 million.

West Perth based Otto Energy Ltd are planning to raise $15 million to fund drilling preparations, site surveys and costs associated with its two permits in Po Valley, Italy.

Gwalia pursues Portman for royalty; NAB won't rule out rival bid; Resources boom for 20 years; BHP market value surges past $250bn on Chinese whispers; Chemicals tycoon snaps up Repcol stake

WA property developers may soon be required to pay local governments a set amount of money towards community infrastructure, under a policy to be introduced by the state government.

ADELAIDE House, built in the 1880s, is about to join a growing list of new office towers in the eastern end of the city, with a $30 million development application for the site currently lodged with the City of Perth.

KARRATHA-BASED Carr Civil Contracting has relied on three cornerstone principles to steer its growth – focus on the end goal, build a strong committed team of people, and grow sustainably.