Professor Ian Constable AO was the recipient of the inaugural Sir Charles Court Inspiring Leadership Award at the 2008 Western Australian Citizen of the Year Awards presentation last night.
Perth based Strike Resources Ltd has exercised its Options to purchase a 38.5 per cent interest in Peruvian company Apurimac Ferrum S.A. for a total cash sum of over $36.2 million ($US34.5 million).
Platinum Australia Ltd have raised $31.8 million through a private placement to acquire an additional 10.75 per cent stake in its Smokey Hills platinum project.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has appeared before the Full Bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in pursuit of a new modern and flexible industrial awards system.
Nedlands based Portman Ltd has again denied speculation it will bid to takeover Golden West Resources Ltd, despite applying for approval to increase its interest in Golden West from 14.9 to 19.9 per cent.
National Accounting firm, RSM Bird Cameron, has announced the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer to support its national partnership structure and its future growth plans.
The number of private art collections in Australia is growing, with Perth and Melbourne holding the highest number and value, says Chubb Personal Insurance.
Perth based Montezuma Mining Company Ltd will acquire an 85 per cent interest in a mining lease owned by Grange Resources, which contains the Durack gold deposit.
A delegation of leading Australian solar companies, including Welshpool based Solco Ltd, have taken their concerns about the Rudd Government's means test on the Solar PV (photovoltaic) Rebate Program directly to Environment Minister Peter Garrett, Shadow
China Metallurgical Group Corporation has received no objection from the Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of the Cape Lambert Iron Ore project.
The Acting Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Michael Quinlan, announced today the appointment of Professor Celia Hammond as its third Vice Chancellor.
A national government funded parental leave scheme should not be committed to without first undertaking a comprehensive investigation into the impact on business, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia said today.
Perth based Eden Energy Limited has announced encouraging results in the development of the Hythane/diesel dual fuel powered generators for the Indian electricity market, with trials showing a 40 per cent drop in diesel generator costs.
Skywest Airlines Ltd today signed a scheduled charter contract with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd for air charter services from Perth to Cloudbreak and return.
Perth based Elixir Petroleum Ltd will aim to raise $14.5 million through a share placement, with funds to be used for additional development of its gas project in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to support projects in Sierra Leone.
Financial adviser and former deputy mayor of the City of Gosnells, Mr Antonio (Tony) Pisano, has today been sentenced to four years and eight months imprisonment on fraud charges.
Employment in the already buoyant minerals sector is set for even stronger growth with a 70 percent increase forecast by the year 2020, in new research commissioned by the Minerals Council.
Emerson Stewart Group Limited, which is aiming to list on the ASX in June, today announced the appointment of Rod Smith as its Chief Financial Officer.
West Perth based Dwyka Resources Ltd has completed a capital raising of $21.3 million to finance exploration and development of its Daguma and Bonanza coal projects.
Perth-based mineral explorer Trafford Resources has commenced a major lead-zinc exploration program in South Australia's Gawler Craton in joint Venture with zinc producer Zinifex.
Goldstar Resources NL will relocate the Company's corporate office from Perth to Melbourne as part of its development preparations for the Tubal Cain and Eureka Gold Projects in Victoria.
Como based Nido Petroleum Ltd has raised over $41.2 million through a share placement, with funds to be used to expand its current drilling programs and raise working capital.
CGA Mining Limited has announced that it has engaged Canadian broking firm Haywood Securities Inc to act as agent for a C$30 million private placement offering of ordinary shares.
Aurox Resources Ltd today released a response to media reports to clarify the relationship between the WA-based explorer and China's state owned Chengde Iron and Steel Group.
The Australian Institute of Management today relased its annual national salary survey for 2007/08 which shows that Western Australia has the highest average pay increase in the country at 6.4 per cent, well above the national average of 4.7 per cent.
