Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced another big spend at its Pilbara iron ore operations, as it continues its drive to increase output of the booming commodity.
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Australia and Kerman Contracting have been appointed key contractors for the completion of construction of the Windimurra Vanadium Project.
Transfield Services has signed a six-year $88 million contract with the Department of Transport to deliver asset management and maritime infrastructure projects.
Subiaco-based Gryphon Minerals has reached a deal to take a 15 per cent stake in Victorian-based Tawana Resources, which has a number of mineral permit applications in West Africa.
The Land Valuers Licencing Board, Motor Vehicle Industry Board, Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board and the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board will be abolished under legislation passed by the state government.
More than 20 different State and Commonwealth laws relating to fair trading and consumer protection will be replaced with one uniform national law from January 1.
Environment Minister John Day has dismissed appeals under the Environmental Protection Act against Bauxite Resources planned mining operation at Bindoon north-east of Perth.
LD Operations, the proponent of the Vasse Coal Project near Margaret River, has submitted documents to the Environmental Protection Authority to allow the EPA to set the level of environmental assessment for the project.
Cortona Resources says a positive Feasibility Study has confirmed the viability of its proposed underground Dargues Reef gold project in New South Wales.
Victorian-based Karoon Gas has reached a deal with joint venture partner ConocoPhillips to acquire an additional 50 per cent interest in Browse Basin permit WA-314-P.
The state government has announced a $1.17 billion construction budget for the state's new Children's Hospital which will be built on the QEII Medical Centre site.
Modular building manufacturer Nomad Building Solutions has hinted at further changes to its business, including measures to deal with import competition and to lift its underperforming 'side' businesses.
West Perth-based Sandfire Resources says it is on track to commence construction and development of the DeGrussa Copper-Gold Project near Meekatharra after announcing a significant resource upgrade.
A new housing, retail and commercial development close to Mandurah train station is a step closer after the WA Planning Commission approved the Outline Development Plan.
Diploma Group has acquired a property on the corner of Adelaide Terrace and Plain Street, which it plans to develop into a new $60 million residential apartment building.
Shares in specialist drilling company Coretrack have surged more than 30 per cent after the company announced it had secured a commercial drilling contract with Woodside.
Thirty public housing units on the old Hollywood High School site in Nedlands have been finished and are ready for low-income families and individuals to move into.
Northern Star Resources shares have closed up almost 15 per cent after the company announced it had completed the final repayment on a $15 million bank loan.
