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Cause of gas blast is still top secret; Burnt car dealer sues Euroz over Opes loss; Cazaly eyes another big Rio iron ore prospect; B&B keeps bankers on side; Super fund returns worst for 20 years

Pankaj Oswal's Burrup Holdings Ltd has rejected rumours of an explosion at its Pilbara ammonia plant, as reports surface that up to 80 workers walked off the job over safety fears.

Northbridge-based AdultShop.com Ltd has settled legal proceedings with its former subsidiaries, Today Success Pty Ltd and Pageseeker Pty Ltd.

Base metals miner CBH Resources Ltd, which is planning to merge with Perth-based Perilya later this year, is undertaking a major corporate and operational restructure to help it withstand falling commodity prices.

Subiaco-based coal company Comdek Ltd has appointed former Resource Pacific Holdings Ltd directors Paul Jury and Steve Matthews to its board.

A market transaction with Perth-based Elixir Petroleum Ltd has landed Tolhurst Ltd a $25,000 fine from the Australian Securities Exchange Disciplinary Tribunal.

Calls from the federal opposition for a second gas pipeline to protect the state's gas supply are misguided, the Australian Pipeline Industry Association said today.

Balcatta-based resource company Tiger Resources Ltd has received approval to list its ordinary shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and plans to list early next month.

Perth-based small scale copper miner Redbank Mines Ltd plans to reduce its debt facility with Macquarie after raising $1.2 million from the issue of 24 million shares at 5 cents each.

The relationship between Perth-based GRD Minproc and BHP Billiton is set to continue with the pair signing an ongoing services agreement over the latter's Ravensthorpe nickel operation.

Troy Buswell has retained his leadership of the Liberal Party after a spill motion proposed by Liberal MP Anthony Fels to remove him was defeated.

Babcock chief strikes back with 'orderly' rescue plan; New look, big ad campaign under way to lift E&T wines; Employers win in IR overhaul; Macquarie Capital goes private; EPA gives Atlas project the go-ahead

Two of Australia's resources-rich states, Western Australia and Northern Territory will continue to hire more employees than they lose in the next six months while New South Wales and Victoria employers have a bleaker outlook, according to Talent2 survey.

State Liberal leader Troy Buswell has today released a proposed new way forward for the State to build much needed public infrastructure in a faster, more cost-effective way.

Avoca Resources Ltd has completed construction of its new 1 million tonne per annum gold treatment plant at its Higginsville mine in Western Australia, on time and within the $49.2 million budget.

Applecross-based global education group Navitas Ltd has entered into agreements to acquire Melbourne Education Group Pty Ltd and most of the shares in Australian Institute of Public Safety Pty Ltd for $2.2 million.

Hazelmere fabrication company Specialised Welding Australia Pty Ltd will merge with Singapore-based engineering firm Profab International to create an entity that will service the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

Perth median house prices are predicted to increase by six per cent by fiscal 2011 with prices to remain flat this year, according to economic forecaster BIS Shrapnel.

West Perth-based oil company Tap Oil Ltd has restarted production at the Woollybutt field after technical and compliance issues cause it to be shut down earlier this year.

Engineering and construction company Clough Ltd has today been awarded a contract by Apache Energy valued at circa $200m for the installation of the Reindeer Gas Field Development offshore facilities.

Rio Tinto plans to invest $373 million to introduce driverless trains to its Pilbara operations as part of its plans to boost production.

Specialist mining and energy software developer ISS Group Ltd has branched out into the food and beverage sector following a deal with Mars Snackfood to utilise its BabelFish software.

West Perth-based Atlas Iron Ltd has completed another hurdle for its Pardoo iron project in the Pilbara, which is targeting first production in October.

Diversified base metals explorer Haddington Resources Ltd will not go ahead with its acquisition of Adelaide-based drilling company Underdale Drillers.

Subiaco-based resource company Kairiki Energy Ltd has raised $11.5 million to fund its Philippines drill program.

Subiaco-based resource company Comdek Ltd is now able to go ahead with its acquisition of South African company Isicebi Carbon Mining (Pty) Ltd after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of South Africa.

Monarch Gold Mining Company Ltd has suspended mining activities at its Davyhurst open pit mine due to continued underperformance.

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Pankaj Oswal's Burrup Holdings Ltd has today announced it will postpone its $502 million initial public offer as it awaits further guidance from Apache Energy Ltd on the expected resumption of gas supplies.

Wineries may be forced to close their bottling operations within days as the gas crisis extends to more industries across the state.

Takeover target Ausdrill Ltd has upheld its rejection of Macmahon Holdings takeover offer as it enters into contracts potentially worth $US51 million ($A54.4m) in revenue.

Apache Energy Ltd has hired Clough Ltd to help with essential repairs at its Varanus Island gas plant as the Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for more accurate and timely information to aid affected businesses.