IT services provider ASG Group has completed a $10 million capital raising and will use the funds to pay for the construction of a new data centre in Perth.
Shares in Focus Minerals closed 6 per cent higher today after the company announced rock chip sampling at its Treasure Island gold project in the Eastern Goldfields has returned positive results.
Alcyone Resources has announced plans for a $5.4 million capital raising via a rights issue to fund development at its key Twin Hills silver project in Queensland.
New laws replacing overlapping and inconsistent regulations currently administered by states and territories relating to builders, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, real estate agents, and land valuers have passed state parliament.
Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier is worried the state government could lose regulatory responsibility of TAFE colleges under legislation expected to be introduced into Federal Parliament this week.
A survey of 243 Perth businesses has found some are turning down work because traffic congestion in the metropolitan area is cutting into their profits and productivity.
Global Construction Services has announced a 20 per cent increase in the contractor's forecast net profit after tax for the 2011 financial year to $17.1 million.
Crusader Resources has announced plans for an $8.6 million capital raising to maintain exploration work at its Borborema Gold project and implement a regional exploration program in north-east Brazil.
Lynas Corporation says it is will secure up to $US250 million in funding with the help of a major Japanese trading house to expand production and ensure additional supplies of rare earth products for the Japanese market.
Legislation to increase the maximum penalty for illegally demolishing or damaging State-registered heritage properties to $1 million has been approved by the Legislative Assembly.
The state auditor general's second public sector performance report for 2010, has found significant weaknesses in the administration of fees and charges within at least five government agencies.
Conquest Mining has completed its $58 million takeover of North Queensland Metals, with the compulsory acquisition of the remaining NQM shares yesterday.
A report into Australia's worst offshore oil spill has recommended a Thai-based company show cause why its rights to operate in Australian territory should not be cancelled.
Malagasy Minerals has announced plans for a $3.2 million capital raising to step up exploration activities particularly at the company's Ianapera Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in Madagascar.
Grange Resources says the approval for the Albany Port Expansion Project is a significant milestone for the development of the company's Southdown magnetite project.
Computer and office equipment financier ThinkSmart has doubled its UK sales in just four weeks after the launch of its new "Infinity" consumer product received a positive early response.
US Nickel has announced its intention to make an off-market all-scrip takeover for Argent Minerals, the owner of the historic Bullant gold mine near Kalgoorlie.
Perth-based technology company Alexium has reached a deal with US textile manufacturer SSM Industries which could see its technology used in personal protection apparel.
Perth-based Argentina Mining is hoping to raise $5 million via an initial public offering and expects to list on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.
The Retail Traders' Association is expecting Western Australians to tighten their purse strings over Christmas as the retail sector continues to do it tough.
The average price of a home in Peppermint Grove was $2.47 million during 2008-09, having risen 95.1 per cent in four years according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Western Australia's strong economic recovery appears to be back on track according to the latest Genesys Wealth Advisers - Chamber of Commerce and Industry Leading Index of WA Economic Activity.
