Investors have welcomed news that Claremont-based Segue Resources has signed a joint venture agreement with Port Exploration at its Pardoo nickel and iron project in the Pilbara.
Shares in Subiaco-based explorer Triton Minerals skyrocketed on news it signed a $US2 billion ($A2.6 billion) offtake agreement with a Chinese company for graphite from its Mozambique project.
Wall Street stocks have tumbled, snapping a two-day winning streak to close the first quarter on a sour note as volatility in equity markets stays high.
Gold has turned lower, pressured by the firm US dollar and weak oil prices, and with expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates this year pushing bullion toward its second monthly decline.
Oil prices have fallen as global powers and Iran raced to reach a deal on Tehran's nuclear program that could ease sanctions on the crude producer, adding to the global oversupply.
THE Heritage Council of WA is gearing up to launch a campaign to promote the commercial benefits of heritage properties, to encourage more adaptive reuse of historic buildings for retail, hospitali
THE slowdown in commercial office construction has tightened competition among Perth-based architects, with firms slashing fees, cutting staff, outsourcing work and moving into new sectors to keep
One of the state’s largest Aboriginal contractors is seeking to establish a joint venture with the Republic of Guinea, to work on Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore mines and its planned Simandou mine.
New home sales in Western Australia continued to decline in February, falling to a level 14.3 per cent lower than the five-year peak recorded in October last year.
A Western Australian iron ore industry group has reluctantly mothballed its activities, citing the difficult economic circumstances facing the industry.
The Australian share market has rebounded on expectations of monetary easing in China, finishing the session strongly and posting an almost 9 per cent gain for the year's first three months.
Major players in the residential construction sector say building and plumbing reforms announced today by the state government are simply a cash grab that do not adequately address housing affordab
Automotive Holdings Group has splashed $5 million on an acquisition of the Paceway Mitsubishi dealership in Osborne Park and another dealership in Brisbane.
New Standard Energy has secured $US3 million ($A3.9 million) from its existing debt facility with Credit Suisse to provide working capital while it continues transaction discussions with unnamed parties.
Emeco Holdings has postponed the $75 million purchase of truck rental business Rentco, as it seeks to address criticism of the deal from some of its biggest shareholders.
Chatchai Yenbamroong has fired another round into his dispute with Tap Oil, with a letter to the company’s shareholders calling for their support in his proposed board spill.
Shares in thermal energy company Enerji surged on news it will be collaborating with Perth-based technology firm Panorama Synergy to develop a hydrocarbon monitoring system.
The Australian dollar has shed almost one US cent amid a stronger US dollar and growing expectations of a rate cut when the Reserve Bank meets next week.
Oil prices have dipped as traders eyed talks between Iran and global powers that could ease international sanctions on one of the world's leading oil producers.