The Australian share market has closed higher after investors started the new quarter in a bullish mood following a positive lead from the US and encouraging economic data from China.
Aspiring gold miner KIN Mining has released a definitive feasibility study on its Leonora project in the Goldfields, which has forecast a development cost of about $35 million.
Perth company Quantify Technology Holdings says it has the potential to reap up to $30 million in sales a year through a new agreement with retailer Harvey Norman.
Local company Tungsten Mining has kicked off a $13.5 million capital raising as it progresses development of its Mt Mulgine tungsten project in the Murchison region.
Rio Tinto's long-running project to fully automate its Pilbara rail operations has achieved a milestone, with the first unmanned train journey successfully completed over a distance of nearly 100 kilometres.
Canada's Kirkland Lake Gold, which is a major backer of TSX-listed Novo Resources Corporation - the company at the centre of a mini gold rush in the Pilbara - has thrown its weight behind Perth-based explorer De Grey Mining, which is one of several local explorers active in the same area.
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The Australian share market has opened strong on the the first trading session of the new month, with investors taking cues from a positive finish on Wall Street last week.
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The Australian dollar is little changed against the US dollar with most major currencies either steady or range-bound since the last local trading session.
Gold prices have edged lower as slightly weaker US inflation and consumer spending data did little to dampen expectations of an interest rate hike in December.
National sports apparel manufacturer ISC has signed as the official supplier to Perth’s West Coast Fever as it targets the growth in women’s professional sports.
The group planning a 24-hour Puma Energy project in Dunsborough will lodge an application next week to strike out an appeal by the State Solicitor’s Office against the recent approval of the development.
Swan Taxis has announced a 10 per cent discount for the next three months on bookings made through its flat fare app as it continues to battle for market share against Uber.
The state government and the Kariyarra people have signed an agreement that will enable existing and future expansion of Port Hedland's port and development of residential land in South Hedland.
The share market has ended a choppy session in positive territory with a respite in falling iron ore prices helping materials and resources stocks recover lost ground.
Fortescue Metals Group has partnered with ANZ Banking Group to set up a $50 million leasing facility for indigenous-owned businesses that have contracts with the iron ore miner.
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BC Iron has entered into an agreement to buy iron ore tenements in the west Pilbara owned by Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy, for $9 million in cash plus royalty payments.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has warned a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal for states to retain more revenue from royalty rate changes when calculating the GST distribution might encourage tax hikes, potentially discouraging investment in the mining industry.
The state’s resources industry achieved higher sales in the 2017 financial year at $105 billion, but investment in the sector has fallen to $22 billion according to new data.
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Northbridge-based video game and virtual reality company Stirfire Studios has failed in its bid to complete a $7 million initial public offering and list on the ASX, but has pencilled in a second attempt for next year.
Pilbara Minerals has secured an offtake and $28 million equity deal with Chinese car maker Great Wall, effectively replacing a previous financial commitment from one of the aspiring miner’s other offtake partners.
Western Australians would not be better off under a return to state-based income taxes, according to an award-winning honours paper prepared by a Curtin University graduate who now is part of EY’s infrastructure advisory team.
The Australian share market has turned lower early on its last trading day of the month after a confused start when key indexes moved in and out of positive territory.
GST win for WAWA may finally get some GST justice, with the Commonwealth Grants Commission backing plans that would deliver a substantial increase in iron ore royalties
The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart, recouping the losses it suffered in its previous onshore session as the greenback's tax-plan inspired gains were partly forfeited.
