During his two years at Business News, Michael covered public policy issues, with a broad interest in the relationship between business and politics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Western Australia. michael.ramsey@businessnews.com.au
Perth investment house Argonaut has seen its annual profit and revenue drop following what it described as a period of substantially reduced activity in equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.
Western Australia’s peak industry body has called on the state government to commit to comprehensive tax and regulatory reforms to get the state’s economy back on track.
Programmed Maintenance Services has won a $100 million contract to provide support for work on the Ichthys liqueified natural gas project off the coast of Western Australia.
Empire Oil & Gas is facing a board upheaval with its biggest shareholder and joint venture partner ERM Power calling a meeting of shareholders to consider removing Empire's executive chairman and two other directors.
Northern Minerals has made a raft of new appointments as its commences a pre-feasibility study for its Browns Range rare earths project in the Northern Territory.
The state government will abolish the Swan River Trust and amalgamate its functions into the Department of Parks and Wildlife in a move it says will provide better protection for the Swan and Canning river systems.
Western Power has achieved a five per cent reduction in operating costs as it aims to deliver greater efficiencies and a higher standard of service to customers.
The state government has launched plans to modernise century-old water management regulations, as vast mining operations and population growth exert pressure on the state’s water resources.
Leighton Holdings subsidiary Visionstream has been selected by Optus to carry out up to $240 million worth of civil and services upgrades to the company’s mobile network.
The Barnett government kept spending growth to a 14-year low last financial year but revenue growth was even lower, the government's annual report on state finances reveals.
Former Fortescue Metals Group chairman Gordon Toll is a major player in two companies at the heart of an ambitious plan to develop mining and infrastructure in South Australia.
Chinese steelmaker Ansteel is set to provide a further $US230 million injection of working capital into the Karara iron ore project in the Mid West, in a deal that would dilute Gindalbie Metals' stake in the project to as little as 38 per cent.
The holding company of South Perth accounting firm William Buck (WA) has been ordered into liquidation by a Perth judge, following a lengthy dispute with a former director.
Perth-based explorer Siburan Resources will seek to raise $3 million to progress its ongoing exploration activities at the Kirwan tungsten project New Zealand.
Perth-based explorer Australian-American Mining Corporation has received a $10 million debt finance term sheet from a private lender as it seeks to bring its American copper interests to production.
Healthcare technology company Allied Healthcare Group will seek to raise $10 million as it looks to launch its CardioCel regenerative tissue patch in Europe.
Southern Cross Goldfields has announced the immediate resignation of three of its directors, just days after announcing the departure of the company’s chief executive.
Perseus Mining is set to lose two of its founding directors, with Rhett Brans and Neil Fearis to resign following the company’s annual general meeting in November.
West Perth-based gold miner Middle Island Resources has raised $5 million towards its proposed acquisition of the Samira Hill gold mine in West Africa through a share placement.
Information technology group Empired has agreed to acquire Melbourne-based IT consulting service provider OBS for $15 million and has also announced a major contract with an unnamed resources company.
Chartered Secretaries Australia will become the Governance Institute of Australia, with members overwhelmingly backing the rebrand at a general meeting last week.
