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WA set for more deal flow

Two years after an alleged assault at Parliament House, no changes to policy have been made to help staff respond to serious incidents.

Early this month, China's National Development and Reform Commission announced the indefinite suspension of all activities under the China-Australia Economic Dialogue framework.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss tech company Openn Negotiation and the need for technology in the property market.

Wangara company Dynamic Drill and Blast is raising $10 million from a share placement to fund its recently announced acquisition of Orlando Drilling.

Investors have watched falling commodity prices continue to bring down materials shares on the Australian share market, as they prepared for the Aussie dollar to follow.

Malaga company UON has claimed several victories in its long-running battle with Taranis Power Group over the intellectual property on their competing products.

Salt Lake Potash has secured a further $28 million in funding as it deals with delays to the commissioning of its Lake Way project, while Australian Potash is raising $10 million.

Soft diplomacy with Indonesia has become a key focus for China, at a time when its relations with Australia deteriorates further, writes Ross Taylor.

West Perth-based mining company Pantoro is forging ahead with its plan to revive the Norseman Gold Project, lodging a referral for the recommencement of operations with the EPA.

Viburnum Funds has acquired a 25 per cent stake in mining data company MaxMine for an undisclosed sum, signalling a long-term partnership between the companies.

Rio Tinto's blasting of the sacred Juukan Gorge rock shelters is being marked by traditional owners on the first anniversary of the destruction.

Wesfarmers' Michael Chaney is set to chair another major Western Australian company, replacing Bill Beament at the helm of Northern Star Resources in July.

Perth's Pawsey Supercomputer is supporting scientific research into quantum computing and will soon process data from the world's biggest telescope.

Several Western Australian-based property companies were awarded for their developments over the weekend, as part of the inaugural Apartment Awards for Excellence.

Scott Morrison faces stiff opposition on plans to allow vaccinated Australians to travel between states in the event of coronavirus lockdowns.

The Australian Medical Association and Australian Nurses Federation are planning a rally outside Perth Children's Hospital to address "systemic problems".

UWA's bold land sale master plan

Kogan executives have claimed inflation is affecting the online retailer's fortunes, but a fund manager says he was yet to see price pressures elsewhere.

Companies are being urged to come forward if they can help make cutting-edge vaccines for the coronavirus pandemic and other diseases in the future.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the week in politics, including two big federal announcements on subsidies for oil refining and a gas power station.

Toro Energy is raising $15 million to advance its Wiluna uranium project in WA, as well as pay back debt and fund exploration programs.

The state government has today released funding to facilitate the operation of the asset management arm of Pindan Group, with interest from parties hoping to restructure the business.

Lucapa Diamond Company is paying $8.5 million in cash to acquire a past-producing project in WA, with the purchase to be funded by a planned capital raising.

Asian engagement is still critical to the state's trade agenda, Deputy Premier Roger Cook said today, while acknowledging the government may have muddled its messaging in recent weeks.

Sport could play a role in hastening moves towards hitting broader gender equality targets.

Many young investors are wading into dangerous territory.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Pindan Group, falling unemployment, Rottnest Lodge plans, the sale of two WA contractors, Jimmy Wilson, David Singleton and tech awards.

The Pindan group paid EY $120,000 to conduct a review of its business in 2019 and again engaged the firm's insolvency experts to provide restructuring assistance in May last year.

Red 5 has downgraded its full-year production guidance for the Darlot goldmine in WA, citing lower-than-expected output due to labour shortages.

Joanne Pollard was named WA volunteer of the year and Woodside Petroleum was recognised for its volunteer programs at an awards ceremony last night.

Premier Mark McGowan has called for an easing of hostilities between health unions and executives as the fallout continues over the death of Aishwarya Aswath.