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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.

The share market is weaker after crude prices eased and iron ore fell to its lowest price since tracking began in 2008.

Growing expectations of a rate cut next week have knocked the Australian dollar back below 76 US cents.

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.

Labor believes the mixed message son transport policy emanating from the government present it with an opportunity.

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.

Western Power’s $400 million Mid West energy project, one of the largest powerline projects in the state, has officially been completed.

A Western Australian iron ore industry group has reluctantly mothballed its activities, citing the difficult economic circumstances facing the industry.

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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.

James Packer has finally managed to offload his family's stake in Australia's biggest ski resort, with Perisher set to fall into American hands.

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.

Accounting software giant MYOB is preparing to raise more than $800 million by returning to the stock market after a six-year absence.

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.

The mining union has attacked BHP Billiton for the resources giant's call to make it harder for workers to take industrial action.

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.

Cheaper books, longer shopping hours and medicines available at supermarkets could be on the cards as a result of a new report.

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.

A local couple who were denied work because they were not union members have been awarded more than $720,000 compensation.

Expectations of a Chinese interest rate cut have boosted the Australian share market, with the big miners making the strongest gains.

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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.

Wall Street stocks have surged on a string of pharmaceutical deals and speculation of more monetary stimulus in China.

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.