Bibra Lake-based mining services company Mineral Resources Ltd will construct ore crushing and beneficiation facilities worth $300 million for West Perth-based Precious Metals Australia at the company's Windimurra vanadium project.
Perth-based online DVD rental company Quickflix Ltd has launched its joint venture with Big W, the first time a large Australian retail chain has offered DVD rentals online.
North Perth-based development fund MEC Resources Ltd will establish a joint venture company with well-bore technical services firm China National Logging Corporation, to provide production and exploration services to MEC investee Advent Energy Ltd.
West Perth-based Tap Oil Ltd has entered into a gas sales agreement with a Western Australian customer for over five years, which it expects will generate $135 million in revenue.
Hamilton Hill-based barramundi producer Cell Aquaculture Ltd will relocate its Mississippi aquaculture operations to Las Vegas, Nevada, after losing and writing off $2.4 million on the site.
Henderson-based drill and blast company Brandrill Ltd has completed the acquisition of a 70 per cent stake in truck trays manufacturer DT-Hi Load Australia Pty Ltd for around $3.4 million.
West Perth-based Heron Resources Ltd has approved the commencement of trial mining and construction of the Demonstration Leaching Project on its Jump-up Dam Heap Leach Nickel Project, expected to cost $5.5 million.
Perth-based biotechnology company pSivida Ltd has completed enrolment for the first studies of absorption, distribution and metabolism of its diabetic macular edema treatment Medidur, the company has announced.
Premier Alan Carpenter has called on Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, who is visiting Perth today, to allocate more money to the State Government for infrastructure projects.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has successfully prosecuted 140 company officers across the nation over the last three months, including two from Western Australia.
Diversified minerals explorer India Resources Ltd plans to raise up to $20 million to drive development of its Surda copper project in India and fund further exploration to leverage India's resources potential.
South Perth-based Aurium Resources Ltd has acquired a 37.5 per cent stake in gold exploration company Haven Resources Ltd for the issue of 7.5 million shares, worth around $1.3 million, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Jupiter Energy Ltd will pay Zher Munai & K LLP around $6.7 million and issue shares worth a further $2.3 million for sub surface rights on an oil permit in the Mangistau Basin in South West Kazakhstan.
Applecross-based engineering company Monadelphous Group Ltd has secured new minerals and oil and gas projects worth a total of $140 million, the company has announced.
A State Government-built boating facility worth $6.5 million has been opened at Monck Head, 1.5 km south of Coral Bay, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has called for a greater share of Federal Government funding for infrastructure funding to be distributed to Western Australia.
Henderson-based ship builder Austal Ltd has completed construction of its 14-vessel Armidale Class Patrol Boat fleet in a major milestone for the company, commemorated with a ceremony on Saturday.
Former Hallmark Gold NL and Welcome Stranger Mining Company NL directors Stuart Adrian Corp and Brian Millwood Smith, have been found guilty of 29 charges brought after an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
In a sign of the times, Qantas will commence weekly flights between resources boom towns Brisbane and Karratha from November 6, which the company says will provide the first direct air access between the east coast and the Pilbara.
Perth-based metals explorer Windy Knob Resources Ltd will raise $900,000 through the placement of 3 million shares at 30 cents each to fund the company's ongoing exploration commitments.
Belmont-based gold and base metals explorer Great Australian Resources Ltd will acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake of Platinum Mining Ventures Ltd for a scrip issue of 17.5 million shares, worth around $4.9 million.
A decision by Federal Agricultural Minister Peter McGauran to expedite exceptional circumstances funding for drought affected farmers in the wheatbelt has been welcomed by State Agriculture Minister Kim Chance and WAFarmers President, Trevor De Landgrafft
Western Australian Industrial Relations Commissioner Stephen Kenner has been appointed to conduct a review of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994, brought forward two years by Employment Protection Minister Michelle Roberts.
Welshpool-based engineering services firm RCR Tomlinson Ltd has completed the acquisition of electrical servcies firm Positron Group Pty Ltd for $43.7 million in cash and shares, the company has announced.
The State Government will spend a further $1 million on the fight against cane toads, Premier Alan Carpenter announced today, with funding going towards research and community groups.
West Perth-based base metals explorers Minemakers Ltd has raised around $2.6 million before costs through a renounceable rights issue, planning to use the funds to speed up exploration and development of its projects.
Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd has announced plans to raise $2.3 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to provide the company with additional working capital.
The State Government has appointed former Geraldton Port Authority marine business unit manager Dennis Parsons as chief executive of the Esperance Port Authority, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has announced.
South Perth-based seafood processor Sam's Seafood Holdings Ltd has completed its recapitalisation fund raising, earning $1.7 million through the issue of 292.8 million shares and 30 million options.
Perth-based Small-Medium Enterprises investor Greencap Ltd will fully acquire Western Australian flora and fauna management company Validus Group Pty Ltd to bolster its environmental consultancy, ENV Australia Pty Ltd, the company has announced.
Subiaco-based Aurox Resources Ltd has revised a long-term sales agreement with China-based RockCheck Steel Group Co Ltd, signing on to sell up to 10 million tonnes of iron ore to the company by 2014.
