HBF to close branches in cost-cutting moveHBF is closing three of its 20 branches and dumping its longrunning hospital liaison service as part of new chief John Van Der
Oil has risen more than 1 per cent, after leading OPEC producer Saudi Arabia pledged to cut exports in August to help reduce the global crude glut, and Halliburton Co's executive chairman said the US shale drilling boom would probably ease next year.
Gold prices have pared gains as the US dollar has turned slightly higher, after bullion rose to a one-month high as political turmoil in the United States boosted sentiment ahead of a Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting this week.
Pilbara Minerals has signed-off four major contracts for its Pilgangoora lithium project, with RCR Tomlinson, NRW Holdings, Action Industrial Catering and the Njamal traditional owners winning the lion’s share of the work.
Conrad Crisafulli, who was one of the pioneers of venture capital investing and technology commercialisation in Western Australia, has died after a long illness.
Graphex Mining has tapped investors for $2.6 million as it moves ahead with development of its Chilalo graphite project in Tanzania, amid legislative changes to how the country’s government receives mining royalties.
The administrators of Paladin Energy have entered into an agreement with Deutsche Bank to refinance some of the troubled uranium miner’s debt and fund ongoing work at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia.
Newcrest Mining has posted a 2.4 per cent drop in full-year gold production driven by lower output at its Cadia mine in NSW, which was shut after an earthquake in April.
Westpac has entered into exclusive discussions with property giant Charter Hall Group to sell its infrastructure investment business Hastings Management.
The Australian share market has opened sharply lower, dragged down by the big four banks and the energy sector on the back of a steep slump in commodity prices.
WA pastoralists keen on carbon-farming schemePastoralists have called on the State Government to help them take part in a Federal Government carbon-farming scheme that could be worth hundr
The Australian dollar has been an underperformer but is still slightly higher against its US counterpart which has fallen amid a sharp slump in oil prices.
Oil prices have slid, settling about 2.5 per cent lower after a consultancy forecast a rise in OPEC production for July despite the group's pledge to curb output, reigniting concerns the global market will stay awash with crude.
Gold has been pushing to its biggest weekly gain in two months as a surging euro dragged the US dollar to its weakest since June 2016, making bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies.
Crown Towers Perth has emerged as Western Australia’s standout construction project, with the ultra-luxury hotel on the Burswood Peninsula winning two major categories at the Master Builders Association’s annual excellence in construction awards.
The Australian share market has closed lower as investors took profits, and the Australian dollar has retreated as Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Guy Debelle hosed down speculation that the RBA was moving towards hiking interest rates.
Building products company CSR has closed its Jandakot glass factory resulting in the loss of 58 jobs, though growth by competitors including Walshs Glass and Tough Glass will mitigate the impact.
Paladin Energy says it is entitled to receive about $US416 million for its majority stake in the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, following an independent evaluation of the asset.
New Century Resources has enjoyed fruitful gains on its first day of trading on the ASX after completing a reverse takeover of Perth-based Attila Resources.
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Bankwest is lifting mortgage rates for interest-only loans, following the lead from the big four banks, which already adjusted rates in an attempt to slow down riskier lending.
Fortescue Metals Group is likely to lodge an appeal after the Federal Court recognised the Yindjibarndi people have exclusive rights over Pilbara land where the company operates the Solomon iron ore operation.
The 22-year-old disability advocate set to fill the Greens seat left vacant by Scott Ludlam has vowed to smash stereotypes and represent the interests of the young and disabled in federal parliament.
