The Esperance Port Authority has granted Osborne Park-based iron ore hopeful Golden West Resources Ltd an extension of time for its option over land required for developing an iron ore export facility, the company announced today.
South Perth-based Australian Wine Holdings Ltd will raise $1.5 million through a placement managed by Resource Venture Capital Partners Pty Ltd, with the group also to advise on new opportunities, following the divestment of most of AWL's wine assets.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Legend Mining Ltd has completed the divestment of its Gidgee Gold Project to West Perth-based Apex Minerals NL, after receiving 34 million Apex shares as per the agreement.
Former Evans & Tate Ltd executive chairman Franklin Tate has resigned as a director of the company, as well as being its Brand and Product ambassador, the company announced today.
Talkative colleagues have well and truly replaced the cigarette break as the biggest enemy of workplace productivity, according to a new survey by recruitment company Robert Walters.
Perth-based asset management company PearlStreet Ltd has signed the sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of former Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd subsidiaries Metlabs and ITS for $32 million, the company has announced.
Perth-based metals explorer View Resources Ltd has completed its $30 million capital raising, ahead of a production ramp-up at its Bronzewing Gold project and recommissioning of the Carnilya Hill Nickel project.
Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd will provide scaffolding services to Fortescue Metals Group's Pilbara Iron Ore and Infrastructure project at the Cloud Break Mine, under a contract signed today.
Welshpool-based solar power and water solutions provider Solco Ltd has raised $2.6 million through a renounceable rights issue, with 86 per cent taken up in the primary rights issue.
The first trial of a train running in the New Metro Rail tunnel was successfully completed over the weekend, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan said in an anouncement today.
East Perth-based Fortescue Metals Group Ltd will join the S&P/ASX 100, when Alinta is removed on August 17, after the company is fully acquired by a Babcock & Brown and Singapore Power consortium.
West Perth-based drilling products company Imdex Ltd is back on the acquisition trail, has finalised its $3.5 million payment to fully acquire Canada-based drilling fluid based system manufacturer Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd.
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer GulfX Ltd will acquire South Australia-focused Syngas Energy Ltd in a scrip bid of 112 million shares, worth around $12.3 million, the company has announced.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Halcyon Group Ltd has taken a stake in West Perth-based exploration company Dragon Mountain Gold Ltd, but will remain focused on nickel, the company has announced.
Perth-based Entrust Funds Management has announced that its Esplanade Property Fund will place 17.4 million units to raise up to $3.4 million for further property acquisitions.
The State Government will boost its funding into not-for-profit tenant support agencies from $6 million to $10 million over five years for agencies offering education, advocacy and support services to tenants.
The Perth Convention Bureau has exceeded its annual sales target, by attracting $55.7 million in delegate expenditure for the state's business tourism market in 2006-07, but this was well below the amount attracted in the previous year.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Haddington Resources Ltd has finalised the formal transaction agreement, allowing it to acquire mining services provider Minvest International Corporation.
Former Rio Tinto Ltd chief executive Leigh Clifford will take the chair of Qantas Airways Ltd when current chair Margaret Jackson steps down in November, the airline has announced.
Perth-based RMA Energy Ltd has completed the acquisition and set up requirements at its tin and copper projects in North Queensland, putting it on track for production in the September quarter.
Sydney-based industrial firm Alesco Corporation Ltd has bought the rights to the brands of Hugall & Hoile and Turf & Irrigation, as well as certain strategic assets, from the administrators of Australian Waterwise Solutions Ltd.
Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd has rejected an increased takeover bid from UK-based industrial services company Cape plc, saying the $1.30 per share offer was not high enough.
Perth-based financial services technology company ThinkSmart Ltd will commence trading with the JB Hi-Fi-owned Clive Anthonys chain in Queensland and New South Wales, the company has announced.
Como-based Aquila Resources Ltd will sell its Mozambique coal exploration tenements to Sydney-based Riversdale Mining Ltd in a cash and scrip deal worth around $60 million.
Subiaco-based uranium explorer Deep Yellow Ltd has raised $15.8 million through the placement of an entitlements issue shortfall with Paladin Resources Ltd.
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women's Issues, Julie Bishop has called for women interested in contributing to Australian Government boards to register with the Office for Women's AppointWomen Online Database.
Northbridge-based VDM Group Ltd subsidiary Wylie & Skene has been awarded a $6 million project extension contract at BHP Billiton Iron Ore's Area C mine site, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Coogee Resources Ltd has completed a debt and equity package worth around $580 million, securing funding for the first stage of its Montara oil project in the Timor Sea as well as its exploration program for the 2007-08 financial year.
West Perth-based gold and base metals explorer Shield Mining Ltd will expand its African copper interests after signing a memorandum of understanding with Canada-based Majescor Resources Inc.
Two thirds of retail industry respondents to a survey by Inside Retailing Online approve of Wesfarmers' takeover of Coles Group, saying it is a positive development for Australian retailing.
Pauline Vamos, a non-executive director of Plan B Group Holdings Ltd and associate of the Australasian Compliance Institute, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd.
