Edited announcement

More than two-thirds of WA's business managers and leaders don't support the introduction of the Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) and believe that it will have a significantly negative impact on employment in the mining industry, according to a new State

Austal has signed a $35 million contract with Guadeloupe-based ferry operator L'Express des Illes to supply two 47 metre high speed catamaran ferries.

Norton Gold Fields has announced Anthony McLellan has stepped down as director and chairman effective immediately.

Drilling contractor Ausdrill and mining company Sandfire have joined the ranks of the S&P/ASX All Australia 200 index following a quarterly rebalance of the index.

Shell Australia has announced Perth-based Ann Pickard as its new chairman of the Shell companies in Australia.

ARC Energy is urging shareholders to disregard advice from the board of Adelphi and approve its takeover bid.

Former Aztec Resources chief executive Peter Bilbe has been appointed to the board of Sihayo Gold as non-executive chairman.

The Federal Court has appointed liquidators to wind up Lake Coogee Estate management development scheme.

Murchison Metals has announced Andrew Caruso has been appointed chief executive of its half owned subsidiary Crosslands Resources.

Golden West Resources has announced it has reached an in-principle native title agreement for its Wiluna West project.

Tiger Resources has reached an agreement with Ambrian Partners to raise almost $22 million through the private placement of shares.

A new KPMG report demonstrates the disastrous consequences of the Government’s resource super profits tax on new greenfield mining projects in Australia.

The Clough Helix joint venture has contracted the Normand Clough vessel for a well decommissioning project in the South China Sea.

Seven Group Holdings has announced the appointment of three new independent directors to the company's board.

IT service provider ASG Group has announced its third acquisition in the past year, buying east coast IT consulting firm Capiotech for $30 million.

Perth based Beadell Resources is set to start a feasibility study on its gold and iron ore project in Brazil.

ASX-listed modular builder Nomad Building Solutions today announced a projected net loss of $6 million for the past financial year, three-times that forecast in January.

Royal Resources has been granted $88,560 in Round 3 of the Northern Territory Government's "Bringing Forward Discovery" initiative.

Shield Mining has completed a $3.4 million share placement with the funds to be used to support its exploration program.

Specialist social services provider Centrecare has won a $13 million government contract to be the main services provider in the WA Suicide Prevention Strategy 2009-2013.

Bauxite Resources managing director Dan Tenardi has resigned as the company continues its efforts to overcome community and regulatory hurdles for its mining plans.

Swick Mining Services has announced a downgrading of its revenue guidance for the 2009-10 financial year as a result of delays in several drilling programs.

Tap Oil announced today that managing director Peter Stickland has given notice to the board that due to family reasons he does not intend to renew his employment agreement.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says it is looking forward to its day in court after law firm Macpherson and Kelly launched a second class action against failed agribusiness investment manager Great Southern.

Perth-based West African gold miner Azumah Resources has secured $11.16 million capital through an institutional share placement.

Perth-based gold miner Golden Rim Resources has acquired an additional two gold exploration permits (Kourori and Koro-Sud) in Burkina Faso, West Africa adding to the 14 permits already in place, amounting to an area of 3,220 square kilometers.

Bunbury Hospital will undergo a $14.9 million redevelopment which will establish an Intensive Care Unit and expand the Emergency Department.

The directors of failed stockbroking firm Opes Prime could face five years imprisonment as further charges are lodged arising from the investigation by ASIC into the company's collapse.

The state government has come to an agreement with two insurance companies to secure continued builders' warranty insurance coverage for homebuyers or renovators.

Conservation groups have welcomed today's announcement by Premier Colin Barnett that his government is moving to create "one of Australia's greatest national parks" in the Kimberley.

Global Iron plans to raise A$230 million ahead of a listing on the National Stock Exchange and is set to appeal a second knock back from the ASX in relation to the company's acquisition of African Petroleum.

Kagara's IPO for Mungana Goldmines has been successful, with the company reaching the minimum subscription level of A$53 million in its retail listing.