Mining contractor Dynamic Drill and Blast says it will use funds raised from a $5 million initial public offering to tackle a strong tendering pipeline and potentially grow the business in Western Australia’s civil sector.
The co-operative that distributes water in the Ord River irrigation area has scored a big court victory over the state government, retaining its current water allocation to support the development of new cotton farms. The state government had wanted to slash the Ord Irrigation Co-operative’s annual water allocation by one third.
Paladin Energy has estimated the cost of restarting its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to be $US81 million, but says a restart in operations would depend on “the right uranium price”.
The board of wind farm operator Infigen Energy are recommending that shareholders accept an $864 million takeover offer from Spanish utility Iberdrola.
GR Engineering Services has signed its third contract this month after securing $29 million in work with Saracen Mineral Holdings for the Thunderbox and Carosue Dam operations in Western Australia.
More than 135 matters of suspected criminal conduct concerning The City of Perth have been referred to the commonwealth and state authorities, following the completion of a high profile, two-year inquiry into the city’s council and administration.
Some of Western Australia’s most prominent private and independent schools have amassed financial reserves worth tens of millions of dollars in recent decades, with endowment fees supporting the ongoing investments of their associated foundations.
Shoppers seem to be flocking back to stores, with the owner of Westfield centres in Australia saying customer visits are at 86 per cent of the level at the same time a year ago.
Oil prices rose about $US1 a barrel on Monday, after bullish data from Asia and Europe, but investors are wary about sharp spikes in new coronavirus infections around the world.
Gold prices were little changed overnight, but held close to a near eight-year peak scaled last week, as the accelerating spread of the coronavirus threatened to derail hopes of an economic recovery.
Australia’s largest mining conference Diggers & Dealers will now be held in October at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie, as the state relaxes its coronavirus restrictions.
An analysis of more than 500 apartment sales over the past three years has shown apartments located in Claremont have maintained premium price points in comparison to neighbouring suburbs Subiaco, Floreat, Jolimont and Shenton Park.
Plans to develop a 25 hectare composting facility north of Bindoon, potentially worth up to $25 million, are now in front of the federal environmental regulator for approval.
Business News is launching a more personalised, user-friendly website, has redesigned its daily emails, and strengthened its editorial team with an experienced hire, in a bid to triple subscriptions sales.
Calidus Resources says it will begin construction for its Pilbara gold project in six months, while Kin Mining and Moho Resources have moved ahead with drill programs for other projects in Western Australia.
As Australia emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, a rethink about how and where we will get the skills needed to restart our economy has put Senator Michaelia Cash at the centre of this transition.
The state government made several announcements over the weekend related to projects in the South West, including Collie's $13.4 million emergency services management centre.
Thursday night’s match between the West Coast Eagles and Richmond Tigers has been postponed, as part of several changes made to round five of the 2020 AFL season.
Regional Express said its board had approved plans to raise at least $30 million to launch services that would compete against Qantas and Virgin Australia.
The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre has received the highest honours at this year’s Australian Institute of Architects WA Architecture Awards, receiving the George Temple Poole Award.
Shares have slumped by more than 1.5 per cent early on the Australian market as investors fret over the impact of a continuing increase in coronavirus cases in the United States and other countries.
