Welshpool-based Advanced Nanotechnology Ltd has been awarded a $1.9 million Commercial Ready grant to fund development of a range of transparent coatings and films.
Mt Pleasant-based mineral exploration company Centamin Egypt Ltd has announced plans to acquire a Chilean process plant for around $14.7 million, to be used on the company's Sukari project in Egypt.
Burswood-based wireless communication technology developer Wavenet International Ltd has received a $550,000 order from Motorola Technology for modems designed for original equipment manufacturers.
Up to 4,000 apprentices and trainees will be working on major State Government infrastructure projects over the next four years under a new policy announced today by Premier Alan Carpenter.
Perth-based craft brewing company Oz Brewing Ltd aims to raise $1.5 million through an IPO to establish a café and microbrewery at the old Miss Maud site on Fremantle's cappucino strip.
Perth-based nanotechnology company pSivida Ltd has announced the first human trial of their pancreatic cancer treatment BrachySil, the first step in a six-month clinical study.
West Perth-based Energy Investments Ltd has announced a placement to raise up to $5.2 million for the development of farm-in interests in its oil and gas tenements, on the same day its chairman, Domenic Martino, retired.
Henderson-based drill and blast company Brandrill Ltd has announced plans to acquire the coal drilling management services business of Queensland-based US company P&H MinePro Services, after posting an 8 million net profit for 2005-06.
Australia's billion dollar international education industry has received a boost ahead of its annual conference in Perth this week, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics adding a further $2 billion to its export earnings.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has cancelled the community radio broadcasting licence held by the Western Australian Aboriginal Media Association (Aboriginal Corporation).
Asia appears to be on the menu for Fremantle-based Cell Aquaculture Ltd after the company landed a deal to expand into this potentially lucrative market.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Precious Metals Australia Ltd has received $13.5 million from the sale of a 9.9 per cent interest in subsidiary Windimurra Vanadium Pty Ltd to Noble Resources Ltd.
Perth-based mineral explorer Athena Resources Ltd aims to raise $2.4 million through its initial placement offer for further exploration and working capital.
South Perth-based biofuels company Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd will provide an independent Australian fuel retailer with 53 per cent to 80 per cent of biodiesel produced in its new Adelaide plant under a new, 6-month contract.
For the third month in a row, and the fourth time in the past five months, the Deloitte WA Index has finished above the one hundred billion dollar mark.
Leederville-based mining company Fox Resources Ltd has acquired a processing plant and tailings project from Sydney-based Swiss company MKS Capital Ltd for $500,000.
Financial Resources Ltd today announced that Mr Barry Samuels has resigned as managing director effective 30 November, citing personal and health reasons.
Burswood-based Tectonic Resources NL has announced plans to close, and ultimately sell, its Burnakura gold project - blaming financial hardship caused by a joint venture with Extract Resources Ltd subsidiary Burnakura Pty Ltd.
Perth-based medical technology company Visiomed Group Ltd will acquire NSW respiratory device business Breath-a-Tech under a cash and scrip offer, complementing the company's existing Funhaler product range.
West Perth-based earthmoving equipment supplier Emeco Holdings Ltd has been selected to replace clothing chain Colorado Group Ltd on the Standard & Poor's ASX 200 index.
The takeover offer for Nedlands-based uranium group Redport Ltd by Canada's Mega Uranium Ltd has been extended to October 31, after the Canadian company acquired a 64 per cent shareholding.
Balcatta-based mineral explorer Pan Palladium Ltd will acquire the 30 per cent interest, held by its South African joint venture partner Randgold & Exploration Ltd, of three farms in its Aurora project in exchange for five million shares.
A plan outlined by the WA Government to reserve a big part of the State's gas reserves for the local market does not promote a robust and viable gas industry in Western Australia, according to the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Associatio
Axiom Properties Ltd will raise $13 million though a share placement with institutional and private investors, to take advantage of opportunities presented by its recent agreement with Pivot Group.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has expressed concern over the integrity of stock market announcements issued by small and mid-cap miners, following the release of a report today.
Both Subiaco-based Elkedra Diamonds NL and Perth-based oil and gas explorer Eureka Energy Ltd have commenced capital raisings through placements with institutional investors.
Perth-based minerals investment company Mineral Securities Ltd has executed an alliance agreement with Herencia Resources Plc under which both companies will look to identify potential mineral resource opportunities in South America.
Nedlands-based pharmaceutical company PharmAust Ltd will raise $2.5 million for additional working capital through a share purchase plan and placement to eligible shareholders.
Animal pharmaceutical products manufacturer Chemeq Ltd has signed a letter of intent with European chemicals manufacturer PCAS SA, which may lead to manufacturing and marketing partnerships.
Australia is the nation third most unlikely to have companies involved in corrupt business practices, slipping from the number one post held in 2002, a factor opposition foreign affairs spokesman Kevin Rudd attributes to the AWB scandal.
