Dan Wilkie

Tungsten Mining has attracted $15 million of investment to fund a definitive feasibility study at its Kilba tungsten development in the Gascoyne.

Perth home prices are either falling or rising, according to the latest separate analyses on the market from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and RP Data-Rismark.

A joint venture led by Perth-based mining and engineering contractor Forge Group has secured a $1.47 billion construction contract at Gina Rinehart's $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore project in the Pi

Development group Peet says long-term conditions in the Australian property are fundamentally sound, but has warned falling consumer confidence could stymie a sustained improvement in housing deman

Gold sector players Evolution Mining and Ampella Mining have revealed additional cost-cutting initiatives to deal with the impact of low spot prices for the precious metal.

VDM Group has continued its horror run, with its full-year loss has blowing out to $84.4 million on the back of a major contract dispute.

Contracting group NRW Holdings been selected to provide earthworks for rail infrastructure at the $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore development in the Pilbara.

Perth-based shipbuilder Austal has more than tripled its full-year profit on the back of its long-term contracts with the US Navy.

Information technology group Empired has paid its first dividend to investors, after reporting a solid lift in net profit over the past financial year.

Gold miner Troy Resources’ net profit has been smashed by lower gold and silver prices and lower grades at both of its producing mines, falling 41 per cent in the 2013 financial year.

Gold and nickel miner Independence Group says its major focus for the 2014 financial year will be its Tropicana joint venture with AngloGold Ashanti, after rebounding back to profitability with an

Forge Group has shrugged off tightening conditions in the resources sector and is on the lookout for acquisitions after reporting a net profit jump of nearly 30 per cent on the back of a record revenue performance.

Mining services contractor Ausdrill is reviewing its cost structures and restricting its spending in the wake of a 20 per cent fall in net profit on the back of slowing conditions in Australia and

Resource Equipment has become the latest victim of cost-cutting in the resources sector, with the company’s net profit falling $8.5 million over the 2013 financial year, despite a healthy rise in r

Window coverings manufacturer and retailer Kresta Holdings has reported a solid lift in profit for the year ended June 30, with the company’s management overhaul and structure review strengthening

Sandfire Resources has reported its first full-year net profit, flagging another strong year of growth as the ramp-up of operations at its DeGrussa copper mine in the Kimberley continues.

Listings of new land in Perth have fallen to their lowest level in seven years, with developers scrambling to fast-track releases to keep up with demand.

Shares in VDM Group have been punished on the ASX today, falling more than 47 per cent on news the contractor had been turfed off one of its major client’s mine sites, forcing it to restructure its

Record-low interest rates and strong earnings growth have helped housing become more affordable in Western Australia, but rising dwelling prices have moderated the improvement, according to the Hou

BC Iron’s stock has reached an all-time high, after the iron ore junior reported a strong rise in production and underlying profit despite the challenging price environment.

The development site at picturesque Smiths Beach near Yallingup has made its way back to the market – this time with subdivision planning approval.

Silver Lake Resources has detailed plans to raise up to $63.7 million, to repay its debts and provide working capital for its ongoing operations.

Carnegie Wave Energy shares have continued their strong run this week, gaining nearly 10 per cent on the ASX today after the renewable energy firm announced a new cooperation agreement with the Wat

Galaxy Resources has restructured its debts and will now turn its focus to its operations after announcing its long-running capital raising has secured $17.2 million to date.

Resolute Mining says it will not go ahead with the third stage of expansion at its Syama gold mine in West Africa, as the gold producer seeks to cut more costs in the wake of falling full-year prof

Western Areas has defied challenging conditions in the nickel sector to deliver an operating profit, but a near-$100 million write-down in the value of its exploration tenements meant the miner boo

The head of WA’s peak business lobby group, James Pearson, is joining Shell Australia to head its Perth-based communications and government relations team.

Payment solutions provider Emerchants has raised $7.5 million to fund an expansion of sales, marketing and product development initiatives.

Reed Resources chief executive Luke Tonkin has tendered his resignation, after just more than 14 months at the helm of the struggling gold miner, which also detailed $70 million of asset impairment

Balcatta-based fuel technology systems group Orbital Corporation has built on a solid first half and delivered a full-year net profit, rebounding from a loss of more than $3 million in the previous

IT services provider ASG Group has added a multi-million dollar, three-year contract with Main Roads WA to its order book, taking its total works won since the end of June to $86 million.

Cleveland Mining Company has raised $3 million to accelerate development at its Premier gold mine in Brazil.