Mount Gibson Iron Ltd has urged shareholders in Aztec Resources Ltd to take up its takeover offer, flagging a compulsory acquisition of the shares should its holding increase to 90 per cent.
Perth-based gold and nickel miner View Resources Ltd has closed its offer to shareholders heavily oversubscribed at $5.8 million, from the $2 million target, enabling the company to recommission its Bronzewing gold mine next year.
The hydrogen-enriched natural gas blend made by Perth-based alternative energy supplier Eden Energy Ltd will be used by Indian bus manufacturer, Chennai-based Ashok Leyland, under an agreement announced today.
Shares in West Perth-based gold and uranium explorer Metex Resources Ltd gained more than 11 per cent a day of good news, with the highlight being the granting of two South Australian uranium exploration licences.
West Perth-based energy company Green Rock Energy Ltd aims to raise $4 million through a renounceable rights issue and placement to fund testing and evaluation of its Hungarian geothermal energy projects.
Perth engineering and construction company Clough Ltd has raised $39.2 million through an entitlements offer after receiving valid applications for 88 per cent of the convertible notes available.
Tourism Minister Sheila McHale has welcomed the findings of Tourism Australia's National Visitor Survey, which showed more than 1.2 million tourists visited WA from other states in the past year.
The State Government has allocated $174 million over 10 years for an infrastructure upgrade at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, which is expected to create up to 3,000 new jobs.
Shares in West Perth-based gold explorer Barra Resources Ltd plunged nearly 10 per cent after announcing it was in negotiations to establish a cobalt-nickel joint venture with Select Minerals Ltd.
Perth-based burns treatment developer Clinical Cell Culture Ltd, or C3, has won approval for the sale of its ReCell tissue harvesting device in Brazil and Turkey, the company announced today.
The mystery buyer which signed a $140 million passenger ferries contract with Henderson-based ship-builder Austal Ltd has upped its spend by around $60 million, the company announced today.
Leederville-based mining company Fox Resources Ltd repaid the $4 million in project funding given to it by Chinese company Jinchuan Group Ltd, the company announced today.
Construction of the $42 million performing arts centre on the corner of Roe and William Streets has commenced today, with Arts Minister Sheila McHale confirming the Black Swan Theatre Company would be resident there.
The 1,400 ha industrial zone planned for in the Hope Valley-Wattleup Redevelopment Project has been given a name, Latitude 32, by Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan.
Housing Minister Michelle Roberts has launched a new public housing initiative aimed at promoting employment and home ownership opportunities in the Pilbara and Kimberley.
Research conducted among more than 1,300 individuals by Chandler Macleod's Professional Recruitment division has revealed while 46% of those surveyed were happy in their current roles, a massive 86
A report from the World Institute for Development Economics Research reveals that you need a little over $650,000 in assets to be classified in the top 1 per cent of the world's wealthholders.
West Perth company Eastland Medical Systems Ltd announced that UK based Response Medical Equipment Ltd has obtained European regulatory approval for its ClipOn hypodermic needle, clearing the way for commercial sales in European markets.
Western Australian based gold and base metals exploration junior Rubicon Resources Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise $10 million through an initial public offering.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd was named the fastest growing Australian company in the Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical category over the last three years at the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2006 Awards.
Perth-based Australian Wildlife Conservancy has won an environmental award with its Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately protected area in the Kimberley, being rated as Australia's top non-government organisation reserve of the decade.
A new website has been produced to meet the growing public interest in the work of the Major Stadia Taskforce and provide information about the development of major multi-purpose sports stadiums in Western Australia.
State Parliament has passed the Financial Management Bill 2006 and the Auditor General Bill 2006, heralding a new era of financial accountability in Western Australia.
Nedlands-based diversified explorer Dioro Exploration has acquired a highly prospective tenement package at the Penfold project located in the eastern goldfields and has commenced inital exploration.
Aztec Resources Ltd has announced the appointment of a new chairman and additional directors as well as the stepping down of Ian Burston from his role as chairman.
Driven by higher export prices and volumes, Australia's export earnings from mineral resources rose to $26.5 billion in the September quarter 2006, an increase of $829 million, or 3 per cent from earnings in the previous quarter.
Western Australian-based Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd has secured a $10 million investment from the Hawkesbridge Infrastructure Trust for its proposed rail and port infrastructure to the Mid West iron ore precinct.
West Perth-based funds management group WRF Securities Ltd has announced a revaluation of its Southern River subdivision to $18 million from $12.5 million, as well as plans to raise $3 million to reduce borrowings.
Midwest Corporation Limited and its joint venture partner Sinosteel Corporation have teamed up with two Chinese infrastructure players in a plan to build and operate the proposed Okajee port and associated rail network.
