Dan Wilkie

Shares in Terranova Minerals shot up on the ASX today, after the Perth-based exploration company announced the acquisition of the 3 million ounce Manica gold project in Mozambique in a cash and scr

Perth-based gold play Strickland Resources is repositioning itself as a Brazil-focused exploration company, after announcing the acquisition of Orinoco Resources and launching a $2.7 million capita

Shipbuilder Austal has reported an $11 million net profit for the year ended June 30, after the company’s revenue reached a record $653 million.

Panoramic Resources has lodged an $18.2 million loss for the 12 months to June 30, as the falling nickel price and tough market conditions combined with a fall in the value of the company’s investm

Apartments developer Finbar Group has delivered a sixth consecutive year of earnings growth, lodging a $28.3 million net profit for the year ended June 30.

PERTH-BASED engineering and construction contractors have released a spate of record earnings reports, while bulging order books suggest there’s plenty of life in the resources boom.

Mining services group Ausdrill has reported a record net profit of $112.2 million for the 12 months to June 30, a 53 per cent jump the company said was the result of its expanded service offering.

Western Australia recorded the largest dip in new home sales in Australia in July, but the housing industry says the sector remains healthy thanks to significant gains made earlier this year.

Ramelius Resources has lodged a $2.3 million profit, after revenue from gold sales slipped from $147.6 million in financial year 2011 to $84.1 million in FY2012.

Resolute Mining has announced a full year net profit of $105 million, up 76 per cent on the previous year.

Perseus Mining has announced its maiden profit, six months after beginning commercial production of gold from its Edikan operation in Ghana.

Industrial hardware and parts supplier Coventry Group has announced a net profit of $19 million for the year ended June 30, lodging a 6 per cent increase in revenue to push it back into the black.

Information technology company ASG Group has announced a dip in full-year profits, reflecting a transformational year for the company which invested heavily in the cloud computing sector over finan

Takeover target IFS Construction Services has appointed administrators to subsidiaries Hire Access and Specialised Scaffolding Services.

Swick Mining Services is targeting the Australia-Pacific region and North America for further growth, after lodging a significant jump in net profit for the 2012 financial year.

Investa Office Fund says it is looking to increase its footprint in Western Australia’s commercial office market, after acquiring the building at 66 St Georges Terrace for $82.4 million.

Engineering group LogiCamms has delivered a 133 per cent jump in full-year profits, on the back of a 26 per cent spike in revenue.

Azumah Resources says it will make a final investment decision early next year at its Wa gold project in north west Ghana, after releasing a feasibility study and maiden reserve for the development

Gold miner Troy Resources says it is confident on building on its record output from its South American operations, which pushed it to a company-best profit for the year ended June 30.

Southern Cross Goldfields has launched a $5.2 million capital raising it says will underpin its transition from gold explorer to producer.

International chemicals and materials giant Rockwood Holdings has announced it will acquire Perth-based Talison Lithium in an all cash takeover worth C$724 million ($698 million).

The spate of record earnings reports from Perth-based engineering and construction contractors continued today, and widespread forecasts of further strong growth suggest there is life in the old re

Diversified investment house Washington H Soul Pattinson has launched a near-$70 million all-cash takeover bid for Perth-based exploration junior Exco Resources.

Engineering and contracting group RCR Tomlinson has achieved a record financial performance for the year ended June 30, with the company flagging further growth into financial year 2013.

Peak Resources shares have jumped after metallurgical testing by the Perth-based explorer demonstrated a high-grade rare earth carbonate product from samples at its Ngualla project in Tanzania.

Gold miner St Barbara has announced a 90 per cent increase in net profit, on the back of increased gold production and higher gold prices.

Power generator Pacific Energy has delivered another record result, with net profit for the year ended June 30 up 33 per cent on the previous year.

Perth-based car dealer network Automotive Holdings Group is flexing its muscles in Australia’s truck and bus market, announcing a number of acquisitions in NSW and Queensland.

Debate has continued apace regarding the health of the mining industry, with federal cabinet ministers voicing contradicting views, the federal opposition saying project investment cuts are a sign

Fresh from entering a strategic partnership with BC Iron, Cleveland Mining has completed a $10.7 million share placement.

Western Power has a new chairman, with former Tourism WA chairman Alan Mulgrew appointed to succeed Mark Barnaba, while Paul Italiano has been formally installed as the power utility’s chief execut

Speculation is mounting that Aspen Group managing director Gavin Hawkins is set to part ways with the property developer and funds manager.