Colin Jacoby

Carr ups stake in Carrick Gold

Founder and non-executive chairman of Carrick Gold Ltd Frank Carr has increased his direct interest in the company, snapping up 7.65 million shares for over $1.5 million through the exercise of options.

WildHorse sets production forecasts

West Perth-based uranium minnow WildHorse Energy Ltd has stated its intentions to be a future uranium producer, with the company looking to have its flagship projects in the United States online at the end of the decade.

Prime pursues German plant

South Perth-based Prime Solar Pty Ltd is in the process of setting up a polysilicon manufacturing facility at Thalheim, Germany's 'solar valley', to produce 7,000 metric tons of polysilicon a year.

Storm no setback for Esperance port

The storm that hit Esperance earlier this month has done little to halt trade from Esperance Port, which has recently set export records.

WebSpy set to expand Middle East client base

West Perth-based developer of internet monitoring and management software WebSpy Ltd is set to expand its client-base after signing an agreement with the Middle East region's leading IT security solutions provider ComGuard.

State retains science commitment

With the realisation that Western Australia's current resources boom will eventually come to an end, the state government has placed considerable emphasis on developing WA as a hub for innovation and industrial development.

Live Technologies raises $750k

Winning Western Australian Inventor of the Year appears to be paying dividends for Live Technologies Ltd.

Strategy shift needed to drive development

Despite the high wealth levels currently being generated across a range of industries in Western Australia, many technology start-up firms are shutting up shop and looking elsewhere to secure funding.

R&D grants provide energy boost

A host of Western Australian companies received almost $32 million in federal government AusIndustry Commercial Ready grants last year, representing around 19 per cent of total approvals nationwide.

QRSciences secures UAE sale

It has been a productive start to 2007 for Cannington-based security technology group QRSciences Ltd, which has announced the sale of its advanced technology systems to two overseas governments.

Exporters look long term

The markets may keep a close watch on exchange rate fluctuations, and make investment decisions accordingly, but recent research shows most Australian exporters do not let exchange rate fluctuations affect their business plans.

Wind, biofuels lead energy charge

Concerns over the depletion of fossil fuels, climate change and air pollution have led to a heightened interest in renewable energy projects in Western Australia.

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Mergers and Aquisitions

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Exporters

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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