West Perth-based Globe Metals & Mining has announced the commencement of a pre-feasibility study on its 100 per cent-owned multi-commodity (niobium, uranium, tantalum and zircon) Kanyika Project in Malawi.
Western Australia's state opposition is threatening to penalise BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto if they merge, saying that a Liberal government would wipe out vital royalty concessions now enjoyed by the mining giants, The Australian reported today.
The underserviced and ageing rail infrastructure in the eastern states has created an attractive market opportunity for niche wagon and rail maintenance player Gemco Rail Pty Ltd, based in Forrestfield.
A number of mining services companies have posted record profits for 2007-08, reinforcing the state's position as an emerging global centre for high-calibre mining services companies.
Gage Roads has posted a net loss after tax of $3.62 million for fiscal 2008 compared to $3.07 million in 2007, reflecting increased marketing and personnel expenditure against a background of flat sales growth.
With the state set to go to the polls on September 6, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has issued an election policy blueprint it wants the elected government to take on board "to secure WA's long-term prosperity".
Australia Post has denied there is a backlog of mail across Western Australia after it emerged this week that documents sent by Burswood financial advisers Empire Financial Group were taking up to three weeks to reach fund managers.
An unplanned pregnancy in 2006 caught former marketing consultant Claire Burke off guard, especially with regard to the challenges of nursing a newborn.
Western Australia's fledgling private equity market is gaining traction, with a growing number of transactions this calendar year coinciding with a downturn in stock market listings.
People with sedentary occupations have a greater propensity to become overweight and obese, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
When 29-year-old Tanya Steinbeck started her home business in March this year, finding the time to care for daughter Ava and manage domestic chores was not an issue.
Boutique private equity firm InGlobo Asset Management Pty Ltd is looking for more acquisitions in the mining services sector after its debut purchase of Integrated Industrial Mining Supply Pty Ltd.
The state's second largest skydiving facility has experienced a 30 per cent drop in skydives since an inquiry into the sport was launched by Coroner Alastair Hope in 2006 - a process that many in the industry feel has done little to improve things.