Nicholas Brant

Grants helping innovators to reach the next level

Nicholas Brant
15-Aug-2012
GOVERNMENT grant schemes are providing a significant boost for product innovators, from early-stage research businesses to established companies. Among the latest funding recipients from Commercialisation Australia is drilling instrument developer Globaltech Corporation.

Kailis reopens Trigg cafe

Nicholas Brant
08-Aug-2012
THE Trigg Island Cafe near Scarborough has reopened under a new name, and is due to undergo a major refurbishment next year costing up to $3.5 million, after new owner Victor Kailis struck an innovative leasing deal with the City of Stirling.

Three WA-based family businesses in Hall of Fame

Nicholas Brant
26-Jul-2012
Australia's oldest family-run business Lionel Samson Sadleirs Group along with MG Kailis Group and footwear retailer Betts Group have been made the inaugural inductees into Family Business Australia's WA Hall of Fame.

Perth-Darwin highway development potential

Nicholas Brant
25-Jul-2012
LAND developers ABN Group and Sirona Capital believe the development potential of land north of Perth will be boosted by a newly designated road reserve for the proposed Perth Darwin National Highway.

Report praises local government process

Nicholas Brant
25-Jul-2012
A NEW Productivity Commission report has highlighted a number of local government practices that could streamline planning and zoning assessment processes for business.

Good buying in resources

Nicholas Brant
25-Jul-2012
NEGATIVE sentiment and a weak share market are driving down the acquisition value of resource projects across the board, according to Perth-based MinesOnline.

WA coal, oil explorers test fragile IPO market

Nicholas Brant
25-Jul-2012
A HANDFUL of emerging resources companies have proved game enough to buck the soft initial public offering market, with explorer Atrum Coal listing this week and Yeeda Oil launching its prospectus.

ABT garbage truck brake program gets nod

Nicholas Brant
19-Jul-2012
Osborne Park-based company Advanced Braking Technology has given the green light to commercially launch its patented SIBS garbage truck brake technology.

Sparkling on the playing field

Nicholas Brant
18-Jul-2012
TOP Western Australian sports teams are providing a bigger playing field for a more diverse range of businesses to market their brand. Jewellers Rosendorff and Willie Creek Pearls have both announced sponsorship deals with local clubs as another avenue for engaging with their markets.

Demand for resources workers tipped to surge

Nicholas Brant
18-Jul-2012
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia has forecast demand for workers on energy and mining projects will outstrip supply within five years.

Browse gets EPA green light

Nicholas Brant
16-Jul-2012
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the proposed $30 billion liquefied natural gas hub at James Price Point, imposing 29 strict conditions on the proposal.

Resources hit by global uncertainty: CME

Nicholas Brant
13-Jul-2012
Western Australia continues to grow off the back of the resources sector but the state's economy is being hampered by faltering commodity production and a possible slowdown in Chinese growth, according a peak industry group.

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LabelValue
Rio Tinto$26.13bn
BHP Billiton Iron Ore$20.48bn
North West Shelf Venture$14.92bn
Gold Corporation$6.82bn
Fortescue Metals Group$6.68bn
Others$22.08bn
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