Western Australian small and medium enterprises are confident in themselves, but not in the State Government, according to the quarterly Sensis Business Index, released today.
China's stake in mid-west iron ore development has increased with iron ore miner Midwest Corporation teaming with China-backed Yilgarn Infrastructure to progress the Oakajee Port and Rail project.
West Perth-based Tanami Gold NL aims to raise up to $20 million through a placement, with funds to be used on development of its Coyote Gold project, the company announced today.
Canadian uranium giant Mega Uranium Ltd will take a 5 per cent stake in West Perth-based uranium explorer Scimitar Resources Ltd, after the company raised $5.1 million through a placement with a number of investors.
Subiaco-based Golden State Resources Ltd and Utah-based White Canyon Exploration LLC will combine their uranium and vanadium assets in a joint venture to list on the ASX later this year.
Perth-based property developer Aspen Group Ltd will aim to develop golf courses within its residential estates through an arrangement with a company owned by professional golfer Adam Scott.
South Perth-based Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd will supply up to five million litres of biodiesel per year to Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd, after reaching a new agreement with the company.
Leederville-based iron ore firm Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd will spin-off subsidiary Global Iron Ltd to allow it to focus on its namesake project, the company announced today.
Western Australian salaries continue to increase at a quicker pace than other states, with Queensland not too far behind, according to the 2007 Hays Salary Survey, released today.
Western Australian-based composites technology developer Quickstep Holdings Ltd has commenced manufacturing trials with US companies GE Aviation and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to evaluate the company's process for aerospace component fabrication.
Perth-based IT services provider ASG Group Ltd has been awarded a five-year contract with the Victorian Department of Education worth $49 million, the company announced today.
West Perth-based metals explorer Apex Minerals NL will raise $32.2 million through a placement to fund its recent project acquisitions, the company announced today.
Martin Bruce Jones, Andrew John Saker and Darren Gordon Weaver of Ferrier Hodgson have been appointed as receivers and managers to Rockingham-based Chemeq Ltd, which went into administration on Wednesday.
A proposal to combat insider trading by reducing the disclosure timeframe for directors from 14 to two days is unnecessary regulation of an area already well protected by the continuous disclosure rules, according to Chartered Secretaries Australia.
The directions hearing for the Office of Workplace Services case against Perth-based National Jet Systems will be held on July 3 in Perth, the office confirmed today.
Perth-based uranium explorer Echelon Resources Ltd will raise $18 million through a placement to fund further exploration on its Queensland and Western Australian tenements.
Como-based property developer Port Bouvard Ltd has moved to fully acquire the residential canal development in Esperance it began developing last year.
Perth-based Vmoto Ltd has acquired 67 per cent of Chinese scooter engine and scooter assembly group Shanghai Haiya Power Manufacturing Co Ltd for cash contributions of $1.6 million over 12 months, the company announced today.
Malaga-based scaffolding and form-work supplier PCH Group Ltd has announced plans to acquire Melbourne-based Linc Scaffolding and the remaining 50 per cent stake in Geelong West Scaffolding.
A subsidiary of Perth-based property developer Aspen Group Ltd has acquired Coral Bay's Ningaloo Reef Resort and Kununurra Country Club Resort as part of a $40 million property buy.
West Perth-based Red River Resources will aim to raise up to $6.9 million before costs through a non-renounceable rights and options issue, to fund further exploration of its mid west iron ore and Tasmanian projects.
West Perth-based Sterling Biofuels International Ltd has deferred the start of production at its newly completed 100,000 tonnes per annum biodiesel plant after a spike in feedstock prices.
Perth-based neurology research company NeuroDiscovery Ltd has announced plans to raise $3.2 million through a share issue and share purchase plan to fund further human trials of its pain-treatment drugs.
The State Government will waive annual water licence fees for some domestic bore users who draw less than 1,501 kilolitres per year, after announcing their implementation for July 1 this year.
Nedlands-based information and technology company ISS Group Ltd expects to book no new contracts for this financial year, telling the ASX it expects to record "at best a break even result".
The State Government has called for tenders for the construction of a 575-seat performing arts venue on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge.
The State Government will investigate past wage entitlements of indigenous workers, held in government trusts, through a taskforce to report in June next year.
Como-based Port Bouvard Ltd will raise the remaining $4.5 million resulting from a shortfall in its recent $93 million rights issue after receiving applications for that amount.
The Town of Cottesloe is claiming a victory against construction giant Multiplex after the Court of Appeal overturned a State Administrative Tribunal decision approving a 6-storey development proposal for the iconic Cottesloe Beach Hotel.
