Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components has received a $1.2 million order for its natural gas vehicle system kits from Chinese company Aussen Engine (Dalian) Co.
Premier Colin Barnett has appointed Justice Christopher Steytler to the role of Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime Commission, taking over from Malcolm McCusker.
Malaga-based homewares supplier Kresta Holdings has announced that its interim profit will be about 50 per cent below its result in the previous corresponding period, as a result of the cost of new stores and the low Australian dollar.
The WA government has decided against referring its remaining industrial relations powers to the federal government, instead proceeding with a review of the state's workplace laws.
Cazaly Resources managing director Clive Jones has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Subiaco-based Graynic Metals, taking over from Ivan Hoffman who has resigned for personal reasons.
Perth-based IT services provider ASG Group has secured several new contracts valued at $30 million with both new and existing customers including the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Engineering services company Neptune Marine Services Limited has taken advantage of its position within the global oil and gas industry to deliver second quarter revenues of $52 million.
Gold miner Apex Minerals has raised a total of $24.6 million in new capital, via a $19.6 million share placement and a $5 million credit facility from major shareholder Mark Creasy.
Welshpool-based Mineral Commodities will pocket $2 million from a settlement reached with a group of engineering companies over its diamond project in Sierra Leone.
Waste recycling company AneaCo has started the wet commissioning phase at its DiCOM facility in Shenton Park following approval from the state government.
Aquila Resources and its joint venture partner AMCI have ended up in a legal dispute after failing to reach agreement on plans for a new port in the Pilbara for their proposed iron ore project.
Farmers could save up to $100 per tonne on fertiliser costs for the coming season following an agreement between the Western Australian Farmers Federation and Ravensdown United Farmers.
Cooper Energy says it is well placed to achieve record production for the 2009 financial year as it reports a 17 per cent lift in oil production for the December quarter.
The boost to the first home owners grant has driven weekly land sales in Western Australia up 55 per cent, providing a ray of light in the softer housing market.
Resource explorer Centamin Egypt has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters to raise $73 million through a share placement, with funds to be applied to the development of the Sukari gold mine.
A new survey of Australia's chief executives in the manufacturing, construction and services industries has painted a grim picture for 2009, with sales for all sectors expected to weaken as the country starts to experience a significant slowdown.
Bentley-based mining services company TeamTech has been acquired by Vancouver-headquartered Gemcom Software International, which will complement the latter's mine performance division.
West Perth-based explorer Advance Energy has received a return on investment of over 100 per cent as it finalises the $3 million sale of its Lone Camp gas project in Texas.
The Forest Product Commission has estimated the damage from a fire, which swept through more than 2,500 hectares of pines near Yanchep, at around $100 million to industry and $10 million in stumpage value to the state government.
Further declines in world investment markets have affected wealth management company Plan B Group Holding's funds under management, administration or advice.
West Perth-based Carnegie Corporation has entered into a preliminary agreement with the Department of Defence to investigate the feasibility of a wave energy facility at Garden Island off Western Australia.
West Perth-based oil and gas explorer GB Energy says it has the option to spend over $2 million to acquire a major interest in Protean Power which was developed a concept for a wave energy converter.
A study into the Mount Thirsty cobalt-nickel-manganese project in Western Australia has found the $606 million operation could catapult the joint owners into the world's top five cobalt producers.
The state government says it will provide an additional $31 million from the Royalties for Regions Scheme to increase support to country residents needing to travel away from their homes to access specialist medical services.
Galaxy Resources plans to capitalise on the anticipated growing demand for power electric and hybrid cars as it approves development of its $68 million Mt Cattlin lithium-tantalum project near Ravensthorpe.
Australian business people traveling abroad are more likely to offend while doing business in America and the UK than any other country, according to an international workplace survey released today.
