The State Government has fined exploration companies Golden West Resources and Hancock Prospecting after an industry review uncovered "widespread environmental and regulatory breaches".
Osborne Park-based gold explorer A1 Minerals Ltd will raise $1.5 million through a placement to fund a feasibility study on its BrightStar Gold Project, the company has announced.
Perth-based property developer Axiom Properties Ltd will develop an environmentally sustainable business precinct in Melbourne in cooperation with NSW-based Coffey International Ltd, the company has announced.
West Perth-based uranium explorer Energy Metals Ltd aims to raise around $5 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to fund exploration of its tenements in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Claremont-based Gippsland Ltd subsidiary Tantalum Egypt JSC has secured a 10 year offtake deal with German company HC Starck GbmH for the supply of tantalum peroxide from its 40 million tonne Abu Dabbab project in Southern Egypt.
West Perth-based mineral sands producer Matilda Minerals Ltd will ramp up exploration on its Cape York deposits, following the granting of permits from the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy.
The state government has announced a 2.6 per cent increase in taxi fares from the middle of November, while also announcing that an additional 100 peak period taxi plates will be issued to handle the Christmas and New Year period.
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Perth-based biotechnology company Stirling Products Ltd has signed a deal with an American distributor to include their immune system-booster ProVale in their animal performance diet products, the company has announced.
A board battle at zinc, lead and silver miner CBH Resources Ltd has seen the company appoint a corporate advisor to examine control and ownership issues, following the failure of a resolution to remove company chairman Jim Wall.
The Australian dollar finished weaker today, dipping below 90 US cents for the first time in about three weeks, as the global credit crunch continues to batter high-yielding currencies.
Subiaco-based CI Resources Ltd has signed a deal with China's Xiangxi Xifeng Chemical Phosphate Co Ltd to develop a new phosphate mine neat the town of Xixi in the nation's Hunan province, the company has announced.
West Perth-based energy company Wasabi Energy Ltd has taken a 12.5 per cent stake in geothermal energy company Greenearth Energy Ltd for $250,000 ahead of its initial public offer, the company has announced.
A decision on the Federal Court of Australia's directions hearing into the legal battle between West Perth-based intellectual property company ipernica Ltd and Sweden-based Ericsson Inc will be handed down on November 20, ipernica has announced.
Perth-based Mission Biofuels Ltd's Mauritian subsidiary Mission Agro Energy Ltd will acquire a 20 per cent stake in the company's Indian joint venture, taking its holding to 90 per cent, the company has announced.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Avoca Resources Ltd will acquire the Two Boys gold mine from FMR Investments Pty Ltd, formerly Barminco Investments Pty Ltd, for $271,250 in cash and scrip, the company has announced.
Perth-based stockbroking firm Euroz Ltd has expanded its funds management operation by lodging a prospectus for an $80 million capital raising for a new listed investment company, OzGrowth Ltd.
Perth-based Mineral Securities Ltd will acquire a further 11.5 per cent of Canada-based Platmin Ltd, taking its total stake to 27.2 per cent, for $C110.1 million, the company has announced.
Perth-based internet service provider iiNet Ltd has launched a multi-line phone service using Voice over Internet Protocol, to futher develop its place in the business market, the company has announced.
West Perth-based uranium, precious and base metals explorer Emergent Resources Ltd will raise $5 million in its initial public offer to fund an exploration program of its existing tenements, the company has announced.
Employers are increasingly registering open requirements with recruitment firms and will interview a suitable candidate any time they become available, according to recruitment agency Hays.
Scotland-based oil and gas services company TSMarine Pty Ltd has become a foundation member of the Emirates Western Force's new sponsorship category, the Tight Five, the team has announced.
In its first detailed statement on the proposed takever of Rio Tinto Ltd, mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd has asserted that combining the two companies would facilitate accelerated development of the Pilbara iron ore industry.
Perth-based Exoma Energy Ltd is seeking up to $8 million in an IPO intended to purchase leases and producing oil and gas assets in the US as well as fund further development.
The market capitalisation of Western Australian listed companies included in the Deloitte WA Index increased by 7.2 per cent in the month of October, closing at a record $171.8 billion.
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As the nation watched horses on Tuesday, Wednesday saw a bullish Reserve Bank increase interest rates to 6.75 per cent. Meanwhile, debates were held on the Environment and Industrial Relations as the WA government released a controversial study.
Perth-based gold explorer Tianshan Goldfields Ltd will raise $15.5 million through a placement to fund feasibility studies and a drilling program on its Gold Mountain project.
Takeover target Midwest Corporation Ltd has appealed to the Takeovers Panel, seeking a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the offmarket takeover bid made by Murchison Metals Ltd.
Australian Infrastructure Fund has lifted its stake in Perth Airport to at least 29.3 per cent after the fund's parent body, Hastings Funds Management Ltd, acquired BAA International Holdings for $775 million.
