West Perth-based exploration company Platinum Australia Ltd has acquired an 80 per cent stake in the South Africa's Smokey Hills platinum project through the issue of 15 million shares with a deemed issue price of $23.2 million.
West Perth-based gold explorer Goldstar Resources NL has raised $3 million through a share purchase plan, which it will use to fast track its Eureka gold prospect towards early production.
Balcatta-based braking systems manufacturer Safe Effect Technologies Ltd has raised $2.15 million in a placement ahead of a product range expansion and introduction of a new sales and marketing strategy.
Alinta chairman John Akehurst has written to shareholders outling what the company's board has done to position the company to manage the management buy-out proposal and any other expressions of interest.
An investor sentiment survey released today by real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle shows investor interest in commercial property remains strong in Perth, though Melbourne and Sydney are more popular as investment markets.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Precious Metals Australia Ltd has completed its $48.5m share placement after receiving shareholder approval at a meeting this morning.
Cannington-based security technology group QRSciences Ltd's US-based partner Rapiscan Systems has received an order from the US Government for two baggage screeners, for which it will provide two resonance subsystems.
Industry and Enterprise Minister Francis Logan today called for tenders for the construction of a floating dock at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson.
South Perth-based oil and gas producer Cooper Energy Ltd has acquired a 6.6 per cent stake in Sydney-based oil and gas company Mosaic Oil NL for $5.1 million, the company announced today.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has put out the call for registrations of interest from business and industry seeking to become part of the Latitude 32 industrial zone.
Delaying proposed cuts to stamp duty and other property taxes could cause distortions in Western Australia's property markets with home buyers delaying purchases, according to the Property Council of Australia (WA).
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies has today called for all sides of politics to engage in productive debate on the greenhouse issue, recognising that there is no single answer for a very complex problem.
Department of Industry and Resources Director General Jim Limerick has called for nominations for the Golden Gecko Awards, rewarding leadership in responsible resource development.
Bentley-based SpectrumData Ltd will store 200 magnetic tapes used to record information gathered from experiments conducted during the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 moon landings, company staff revealed today.
Applications for this year's Western Australian Grants for Women Program have opened, with not-for-profit groups and organisations encouraged to apply.
Balcatta-based Advance Healthcare Group Ltd will raise $400,000 through a share placement to fund legal action against a major shareholder, Nedlands-based Pharmaust Ltd.
South Perth-based biofuels player Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd has reached sales targets for the December quarter, bringing it in line with the requrements needed to receive $5.4 million from the Federal government.
Perth-based uranium company OmegaCorp Ltd has revealed the details of its plans to spin off its subsidiary Mavuzi Resources Ltd, in an $8.8 million initial public offer ahead of the OmegaCorp takeover by Canada's Denison Mines Corp.
Perth-based metals explorer Prairie Downs Ltd will raise $2.5 million through a placement to fund exploration of the company's zinc project, as well as the scoping study now underway.
Shares in West Perth-based gold and copper explorer Avoca Resources Ltd rose this morning after UK-based Pala Investments Holdings Ltd acquired the 13.3 per cent stake in the company held by Gold Fields Ltd.
An inaugural electronic entertainment expo to be held in Perth in March-April this year is expected to attract many interstate and overseas delegates and inject more than $4.6 million into the WA economy.
Heavy freight trucks will be banned from Leach Highway, between Albany Highway and Kwinana Freeway, from October 1 2007, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced today.
South Perth-based energy company Aviva Corporation Ltd has further postponed the construction of its coal-fired midwest powerstation, following mechanical failures at Australian Coal Industries Research Laboratories Ltd.
South African gold company Harmony Gold Operations Ltd subsidiary Mt Magnet Gold NL will acquire the gold tenements of the Dalgaranga joint venture, between AXG Mining Ltd and Equigold NL, for an estimated $1.6 million.
West Perth diamond developer and producer Dwyka Diamonds Ltd will diverisfy into nickel with the acquisition of a nickel project in Burundi for around $6.4 million, to be funded through a share purchase plan and placement.
South Perth-based gold explorer NGM Resources Ltd will raise $1.6 million through a placement and move into the burgeoning uranium market though an acquisition, the company announced today.
Forty-five per cent of the metropolitan area is now serviced by underground power, 16 years after the policy was first enacted, according to Energy Minster Francis Logan.
Shares in iron ore minnows Cazaly Resources Ltd and Echelon Resources Ltd, which surged suddenly yesterday, fell after the release of a note on their legal progress.
Development of the Australian Technical College - Pilbara, designed to address Western Australia's skills shortage, came closer to fruition today with the signing of a $23.5 million contract for its establishment.
