Subiaco-based PharmAust Ltd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Epichem Pty Ltd, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Curtin University to develop oral insulin for the treatment of diabetes.
Herdsman-based Olympia Resources Ltd is undertaking a strategic review of its projects in light of the current financial crisis while chairman Mal Randall steps down.
The effect of banks tightening the purse strings on small to medium enterprises could seriously hamper the Australian economy in the long term, East & Partners' latest SME Banking Markets Report reveals.
Perth-based Mission NewEnergy Ltd has produced first bio-ethanol from non food agricultural waste material, which sets up the company to produce the fuel from a range of low-cost and readily available feedstock.
Clough Ltd has signed a $56 million agreement with Superior Energy Services Inc to charter the newly built Rem Clough and provide associated subsea services.
The legal battle between Oil Basins Ltd and ARC Energy Ltd has been resolved, with the Canning Basin joint venture partners agreeing to a new arrangement.
Advanced Engine Components Ltd has entered into a potential 10-year purchase deal with India's Tata Motors Ltd that is estimated to generate over $30 million in revenue over three years for the Malaga-based company.
Clough Ltd's Indonesian subsidiary, PT Petrosea Tbk, has extended its long-term contract with a coal firm by a further 60 months, valuing the new deal at $440 million.
Perth-headquartered RCR Tomlinson Ltd was secured a mechanical works and warehouse services contract for Woodside's Pluto liquefied natural gas project, valued at over $60 million.
Treasurer Troy Buswell has approved a continuation of the costly Office of Shared Services project but has placed it on notice that remaining implementation and budget targets must be strictly adhered to.
The state opposition has questioned Premier Colin Barnett's economic credibility after he requested federal government money for the Oakajee port project, which already has private sector funding.
Shares in Perth-based Hydrotech International Ltd have jumped 40 per cent on the stock landing its first commercial contract in the United Kingdom outside of the rail industry.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its rating on Rick Stowe's private comany Griffin Coal Mining Company Pty Ltd after the coal miner's financial results were below expectations.
Peter Shergold, John Langoulant and Cathy Nance have been named in the state government's economic audit group that will review the operation and financial performance of the public sector.
Mining services company Emerson Stewart Group Ltd has been awarded a new contract, valued at some $5 million, by BHP Billiton Nickel West at its Leinster operation in Western Australia.
Perth public relations firm Porter Novelli, owned and managed by Paul Downie and John McGlue, will operate under the FD Third Person banner after it was acquired by Financial Dynamics International.
SunPower Corporation Australia Pty Ltd managing director Bob Blakiston has been elected as the new chair of the Western Australian Sustainable Energy Association Inc.
Mining services company NRW Holdings Ltd has been awarded a three-year contract, valued at $180 million, for works at OM Holdings Ltd's Bootu Creek manganese mine in the Northern Territory.
A key market analyst says a realistic outlook for nickel prices over the next few years is around $US17,000 per tonne and producers should take heart from an expected doubling in demand over current levels by 2030.
Perth-based IT services provider Empired Ltd has secured an infrastructure outsourcing services contract with Main Roads Western Australia, valued at over $11 million.
State Health Minister Kim Hames today announced the appointment of Peter Flett as Director General of the Department of Health, for a term of five years.
Perth-based Coretrack Ltd has signed an agreement with Apache Energy Ltd to supply its core level recorder tool and associated services to the oil and gas company's Reindeer 2 well located in the North West Shelf.
