Perth-based Iluka Resources Ltd will capitalise on the high Chinese demand for zircon with a commitment today to spend a further $210 million to boost production at its Victorian projects.
The state Liberal Party is slowly closing the gap on the Carpenter government in the upcoming state election, according to punters with Sportingbet Australia.
The short-term outlook for state energy retailer Synergy appears robust with Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigning an A-1+ corporate credit rating.
West Perth-based mining company Sphere Investments Ltd is looking for a new partner for its Mauritanian iron ore project, after Qatar Steel walked away from acquiring a 15 per cent interest worth $130 million.
The mining boom has fed into mining services company Brandrill Ltd's full year net profit, which has increased 36 per cent to $11 million in fiscal 2008.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been forced to take a tougher stance on accepting undertakings during mergers following examples of businesses acting in bad faith, ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said today.
Small-medium enterprise investor Greencap Ltd has acquired two businesses in a scrip and cash deal worth $19 million while it plans to raise over $7 million through a share placement.
Balcatta-based clean energy technology group Orbital Corporation Ltd has confirmed plans to continue to expand in aligned business sectors after today announcing a $500,000 net annual profit.
Balcatta-based debt collection company Repcol Ltd has reported a $3 million net profit for the 2008 financial year, helped by a tax refund and the restructuring of its business.
Perth-based wealth management company Plan B Group Holdings Ltd has posted an 11 per cent increase in net profit after tax to nearly $5 million for the 2008 financial year.
The Australian Institute of Company Directors has named Rory Argyle the 2008 WA Gold Medal Award recipient in recognition of his outstanding achievements in business and the community.
Contrary to media reports, plans for development of a multi-user outer harbour facility at Port Hedland do not depend on a commitment by BHP Billiton Ltd to develop a new export facility.
Property manager Charter Hall Group has confirmed Medicare Australia will lease 5300 square metres of commercial office space at its ONE30 Stirling Street project, located on the fringe of Perth's CBD area.
PharmAust Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary Epichem Pty Ltd has secured its largest single contract to date, a $3 million agreement with Swiss-based Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative.
International Goldfields Ltd has stepped up negotiations on a potential merger with West Perth-based Nkwe Platinum as representatives from both companies meet in London.
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd chairman Ian Burston has stepped down as the company steps up evaluation of new acquisitions following the $400 million settlement of its namesake project.
Perth-based green energy company Eden Energy Ltd is set to receive a $5 million cash injection from a Mumbai-based company as both companies look to form a series of joint ventures.
The Liberal Party has cheekily posted a call for the whereabouts of Energy and Resources Minister Francis Logan, who has been conspicuous by his low profile during the election campaign and the Varanus Island gas crisis.
Oil production and sales revenue from Subiaco-based Salinas Energy Ltd's North San ardo field in California has exceeded internal forecasts with revenue beating the budget by 25 per cent for July.
The state's public servants are to receive pay increases ranging from fifteen to twenty per cent over three years, ending a long pay dispute with the government.
Perth-based Stirling Products Ltd has acquired the worldwide licensing rights for the product PetQuench with sales expected to be in excess of $25 million over the first five years.
Nedlands-based mining services company Morris Corporation (WA) Pty Ltd has secured a contract to provide catering, village and airport management, and site cleaning services at Oz Mineral Ltd's Golden Grove mine in the Mid West region.
Subiaco-based minerals explorer Western Metals Ltd has decided to divest its interest in two overseas projects in a bid to concentrate on its flagship Mtonya uranium project in Tanzania.
Great Southern Ltd's 50 per cent owned Bunbury chip mill has entered into a $150 million, six-year purchase agreement to buy timber from Intergrated Tree Cropping Ltd.
QRSciences Holdings Ltd has broadened its reach in Australia after signing a distribution agreement with General Electric Security for its trace detection products.
The Small Business Centre in Stirling and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre are set to receive more funding as the federal government today launched a $2.2 million support program.
West Perth-based Emerald Oil & Gas NL has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25 per cent interest in 50 gas wells in the United States for $2 million.
East Perth-based Legacy Iron Ore Ltd is poised to receive $1.8 million from an investment by Sydney-based Western Resources (Australia) Pty Ltd via a share placement.
