Agriculture Minister Dean Nalder has made his first major move since being given the role, announcing the deregulation of the state’s potato industry and a handsome $14 million compensation package for growers.
Rio Tinto will supply China's Sinosteel with 70 million tonnes of iron ore over the next five years after extending the companies' joint venture in Western Australia.
The gold sector has continued to be positive for investors and stockbrokers, with a $12.5 million capital raising announced today by West African Resources adding to more than $150 million worth of deals launched by Western Australian companies this year.
PHOTO ESSAY: On March 19 2016, photographers and documentary makers gathered in cities around the world for the 24HourProject, to document and share in real time the ‘human condition’ of their city.
Wall Street has closed little changed after two days of solid gains as investors digested the latest round of big bank earnings and financial shares kept bouncing back.
Fundraising campaigns run by footwear manufacturer Steel Blue and the Fremantle Dockers on behalf of local charities have both hit the $1 million milestone this month.
A local academic has warned that failure to privatise the operation of Fremantle Ports could have a negative effect on the competitiveness of the Western Australia’s exporting industries.
Mining giant Rio Tinto has backed down from its decision to double the payment period on its supply contracts after widespread criticism from politicians and an outcry from suppliers.
Ratings agency Moody's has kept the federal government's credit outlook stable at AAA, despite raising concerns thar governments of both stripes had been unable to reduce spending or achieve fiscal consolidation.
Innovative concrete manufacturer Eden Energy has received a $US25 million ($A32 million) incentive package to progress construction of a production facility in the US state of Georgia.
A medical research company linked to Curtin University is seeking an ASX listing through the reverse takeover of Minquest in a deal worth nearly $5 million.
Specialist materials technology company Alexium International Group has raised $6 million from investors to fund ongoing development of its flame retardant products.
The price of gold has fallen from the previous day's three-week peak as the US dollar surged to a two-week high against the euro, and major stock markets rose after surprisingly upbeat trade data allayed concerns over China's economy.
THE state government is struggling to sell its economic strategy, with around 80 per cent of respondents to a recent Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA survey feeling there is no credible plan
Japanese miner Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania has met its funding commitment conditions to acquire a further 20 per cent stake in Gold Road Resources’ South Yamarna joint venture project.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has told the LNG 18 conference that Australia’s increasing role as an energy exporter added significant weight to the country’s strategic influence, while touting the benefits for the industry of recently signed free trade agreements.
The state government has awarded building and construction contracts to a number of local businesses, including Perkins Builders, with the combined value of the contracts worth about $37.3 million.
