Veris's technology and communications business has secured new work with BHP and Oz Minerals, as well as a contract with Cubic Defence Australia, totalling $4.3 million.
Emeco Holdings' recently acquired subsidiary Pit N Portal has secured two contracts with Mincor Resources for work on its nickel operations in Western Australia.
Optus says the full-year net profit delivered to its Singaporean parent company Singtel dropped 39 per cent to $402 million as more customers opted for SIM-only phone plans and data price competition intensified.
Oil futures tumbled overnight after US President Donald Trump said he was working on a strong response to China's proposed security law in Hong Kong and as some traders doubted Russia's commitment to deep production cuts.
Gold fell overnight to its lowest price in two weeks as the easing of coronavirus restrictions around the world fed optimism that the global economy could rebound.
The Federal Court in Perth has approved the appointment of interim receivers to the property of Chris Marco, who the corporate watchdog has accused of running a large Ponzi scheme that is deeply in the red.
The Australian share market has been unable to extend its rally into a third day, fading in the late afternoon to close marginally lower despite a stupendous rally by the banking sector.
Melbourne-based Stephen Targett has become chair-elect of banking group Police & Nurses, after Paul Gabb announced he would retire at the company's AGM in November 2020.
The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.
The environmental watchdog has recommended approval for the development of an $85 million gold-copper project in Ravensthorpe, wholly owned by ACH Global's mining business.
The state government will implement a number of procurement changes for goods and services contracts in a bid to help Western Australian businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Rox Resources, Kingston Resources and Core Lithium have received commitments to raise a combined $20.6 million under share placements, with part of the proceeds to go towards the companies' gold and lithium projects.
Vitamin producer Blackmores has announced an equity raising of up to $117 million to strengthen its balance sheet during the coronavirus crisis, but executive director Marcus Blackmore won't be participating.
In the midst of crucial contract negotiations with the state government, St John Ambulance WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe spoke to Business News about the group's diversification strategy, lessons learned from COVID-19, and her career.
A conciliatory premier Mark McGowan has conceded he did not have the full picture yesterday when he criticised the federal government's handling of the live sheep carrier that entered Fremantle harbour with sick crew members.
Oil prices rose overnight, supported by signs that producers are following through on commitments to cut supplies and as fuel demand picks up with coronavirus restrictions easing.
Gold fell by more than 1 per cent overnight as major economies further eased coronavirus-linked restrictions, fuelling hopes for economic recovery and bolstering risk appetite.
The Australian share market has enjoyed its best day in seven weeks, outperforming its Asian peers amid optimism over a gradually reopening of the world economy.
Six crew members aboard a live export ship that arrived in Fremantle last week have tested positive to COVID-19, despite being cleared by a federal department, Premier Mark McGowan said.
Local Government Minister David Templeman has issued the Town of Cambridge with a 'show cause' notice, giving the council 21 days before it is suspended for a period of up to six months.
A Pilbara Aboriginal group is calling for changes to heritage regulations after an archeologically significant rock shelter was impacted by a detonation on a mine site about seven years after operator Rio Tinto was given approval for the move.
Downer has secured a $450 million contract with Fortescue Metals Group for early mining and maintenance services at the Eliwana iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
