Emerging gold miner Phoenix Gold has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission for a $6 million Initial Public Offering.
Pindan has been chosen to develop more than 300 houses on land next to LandCorp's existing Nickol estate in Karratha, while the state government has today also told local businesses they will be given priority at a different estate in the town.
New Zealand-based Fonterra has completed the break up of WA business Peters & Brownes, selling Brownes to private equity investment firm Archer Capital, following last year's sale of Peters to Nestle.
Robe River Iron has reached an historic milestone, exporting a billion tonnes of iron ore from Australia, primarily from its Robe Valley in the East Pilbara.
Rox Resources says it has agreed to key terms for a farm-in and joint venture with Canadian mining company Teck Resources for the Myrtle zinc-lead deposit in the Northern Territory.
Mines Minister Norman Moore says he considers allegations of improper dealings by mines inspectors "closed" after an investigation by PricewaterhouseCoopers found they acted appropriately on all complaints.
The Shire of Ashburton has rejected Chevron's desire to house its workers for the Wheatstone LNG project outside the town, fearing it will create a "two town scenario".
International Petroleum has expanded its oil and gas portfolio after acquiring an indirect 75 per cent interest in a Russian company which holds licence rights to explore four blocks in the largest oil producing region of Russia.
Chameleon Mining shares have fallen 28 per cent in trading today after the junior miner and Mid West iron ore developer Murchison Metals each claimed partial victory in a Federal Court ruling.
Earthmoving company Emeco has reported strong demand for its services in the first quarter of the 2011 financial year with almost 90 per cent of its equipment in use.
Perth based Aurora Oil & Gas has announced plans to raise $70 million via a placement to fund accelerated drilling costs associated with its Sugarkane Field interest in Texas.
West Perth-based Hunnu Coal has announced plans to raise $40 million through a placement and will use the money to fund exploration and development of its coal projects in Mongolia.
Australian Renewable Fuels has reached a $2 million agreement with GlobalBiofuels Trading to produce 30 million litres of biodiesel for at least three years at Picton in the state's south in a "take or pay" arrangement.
Australian gold company Cleveland Mining has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange today and announced former Rio Tinto executive Don Bailey has been appointed chairman.
Emerging coal producer Continental Coal has moved a step closer to the acquisition of unlisted South African thermal coal miner Mashala Resources after raising $61 million.
Perth-based West African gold miner Azumah Resources has completed a $30 million capital raising to accelerate development of its 1.2 million-ounce Wa gold project in Ghana.
Shares in construction and mining company Macmahon Holdings have tumbled 21 per cent today after the company forecast a "break even" result for the first half of the 2011 financial year.
Two WA companies have won awards at the national Housing Industry Association-Boral GreenSmart Awards which recognise the importance of environmentally responsible housing.
