Burke sinks Apache plan – The West; ATO keeps Swan in the dark – The Fin; Rio axes costs as earnings tumble – The Aus; Argyle regains its sparkle – The West; PCCW eyes Leighton’s telco assets – The Fin.
The Western Australian government has sparked immediate protests after allowing resources giant Woodside to perform feasibility work at sacred Aboriginal burial sites as part of the proposed gas hu
WA can’t save federal budget: Barnett – The Fin; Premier fires another salvo at mining tax – The West; Mid West plea for Oakajee – The West; Revolt over ASX trading halt rules – The Fin; Jobs crunch taking its toll – The Fin
Perth-based Jacka Resources says it has received all funds from an option underwriting agreement, which will be applied to upcoming appraisal and exploration work.
Bentley-based AnaeCo has entered into an agreement with an east coast company to explore the possibility of installing its alternative waste treatment technology in Iraq.
Shares in Apex Minerals have climbed higher on news the gold miner has started a strategic review to look into the potential sale of its flagship Wiluna gold mine or the entire company.
No Roy Hill cash deficit – The West; Overhaul of corporate bond market underway – The Fin; WA fears green hit to gas hub – The Fin; Union friendly deals ‘hurting productivity’ – The Aus; Brighter outlook dims rate cut hopes – The Aus
Crosslands Resources has appointed Fluor to refine a recent study over the Jack Hills expansion project, which is key to the development of the Oakajee port and rail operation.
Shares in Straits Resources have dropped after it suspended mining activities at its Indonesian operation in response to an order from the local government.
The managing director of Gresham Advisory Partners' Western Australian office, Justin Mannolini, quit the firm yesterday and has been replaced by new co-heads Darren Martin and Julian Mills.
WA building approvals dipped in November but the national rise, coupled with other more positive global signs, should give the central bank the confidence to leave interest rates on hold in Februar
China Inc revives WA gold – The West; Rate cut fails to spark spending spree – The West; States push for mining approvals – The Fin; Liberals push voting changes – The Aus; Business backs work reform call – The Aus
Aspiring miners in the Yilgarn region say the results of a financial study support a "modest upgrade" to the Esperance port, to aid increased output from the emerging iron ore region.
The board of Norton Gold Fields has approved a $38 million capital investment to move to an owner-operator model at its Paddington gold operation near Kalgoorlie.
A surprise fall in retail sales in November due to a drop in spending on discretionary items does not necessarily mean an interest rate cut in February, economists say.
Business makes the most of high $A – The Fin; Abbott faces internal IR push – The Aus; New tax avoidance laws a ‘barristers picnic’ – The Fin; Push on APRA to back softer rules – The Fin; NSL gets past first base in India – The West
Bedshed owner Joyce Corporation will investigate further an opportunity to invest in a national retail company that specialises in kitchens and wardrobes.
Education services provider Navitas has executed an agreement with a New Zealand university to set up an international college at the latter’s Christchurch campus.
Fortescue Metals Group today announced the appointment of former Rio Tinto executive David Woodall as its new operations director, adding to a string of changes at the top of the iron ore miner.
