Andrew Hobbs

Perth-based Aragon Resources Ltd, a spin-off of Westgold Resources NL, was down one cent from its offer price, closing at 24 cents on its ASX debut after raising $8.7 million for work on its gold, uranium and nickel projects in its initial public offering

West Perth-based Uranium International Ltd will open its initial public offer today, aiming to raise $6 million to develop its portfolio of uranium, gold and base metals projects and pursue further acquisitions.

Austereo's mix 94.5 has retained its crown as Perth's most popular radio station despite a one per cent fall in total audience share, while Southern Cross Broadcasting's 96FM looks to be catching up.

Bentley-based AnaeCo Ltd will close a non-renounceable entitlements issue today, raising just over $2 million to commence an engineering, procurement and construction management contract for a waste management facility in Shenton Park.

The line between state and federal politics blurred this week as the PM announced funding for a Tasmanian hospital, while the Opposition Leader promised a WA specific infrastructure fund. Meanwhile WA's Paul Omodei was told to shape up and Mohamed Haneef

West Perth-based Goldstream Mining NL's Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange spinout, Continental Nickel Ltd has closed its initial public offer oversubscribed, raising $C19 million, the equivalent of $21 million.

West Perth-based diversified minerals explorer Buchanan Resources Ltd has opened its initial public offer, aiming to raise $3 million for exploration of its five East Kimberley projects.

Western Australia has spawned yet another listed aquaculture player, with Nedlands-based Western Kingfish Ltd debuting strongly on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Nedlands-based aquaculture group Western Kingfish Ltd has debuted strongly on the Australian Securities Exchange, closing up 12 per cent on its first day of trade.