Perth-based jeweller Tayron Scagnetti has placed second in the jewellery division at the 2013 WorldSkills International Competition in Leipzig, Germany.
Shares in Moly Mines have surged more than 20 per cent after the company agreed to sell output from its producing iron ore mine in the Pilbara to fellow miner Mineral Resources for about $38 millio
The outlook for Aquila Resources' Queensland coal project appears gloomy with the company admitting it has revised its work plan and reduced the workforce.
Resource industry groups have expressed concern about federal laws that will result in coal seam gas and large coal mine developments facing greater scrutiny under changes designed to ensure new pr
The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has appointed its inaugural executive director, with the recruitment of experienced arts administrator Henry Boston.
Former police minister Rob Johnson has attacked Premier Colin Barnett as a "dictator" after he was overlooked for the role of speaker of the legislative assembly.
The record $22 billion spent in the nation's shops in February is a further sign low interest rates are supporting the economy, federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.
New home sales tumbled 5.3 per cent across the nation in February, snapping a four-month run of increases, but the lagging trend did not extend to sales in Western Australia.
Toro Energy has been granted long-awaited federal government approval for its flagship Wiluna uranium mine, the first of its kind in Western Australia.
Hanlong's troublesome 20 month-long takeover of Sundance Resources looks to be almost dead, after the Chinese suitor disclosed it would not meet a key funding deadline for the $1.3 billion dea
Doray Minerals says the mine life at its Andy Well gold operation can be extended following the unveiling of the maiden resource for the Judy Lode deposit.
Wesfarmers’ Kleenheat Gas has entered the domestic natural gas market, offering a discount to win customers from former monopoly market holder, Alinta.
Western Australian junior minister Gary Gray has been promoted to federal cabinet, taking the pivotal Resources and Energy portfolio in a reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard this mo
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Julia Gillard has failed, after the vote fell short of the overall majority required.
West Africa-focused Papillon Resources has successfully raised $52.9 million through an institutional placement, with proceeds to fast track the development of its Fekola gold project.
Business groups have urged the new Liberal-National Cabinet to quickly implement commitments made during the election campaign, particularly reducing red tape and tackling the rising cost of doing
Two Perth men have been acquitted of 28 insider trading charges but still face a further five offences after a jury failed to reach a verdict on all the counts.
The number of Australian companies going broke is expected to stay high over 2013, says accountancy firm Taylor Woodings, as corporate failures in WA doubled in January.
Reed Resources has struck a deal with Crest Minerals over the Comet Vale gold project near Kalgoorlie, which is anticipated to be brought back online next year.
