Balcatta-based mineral explorer Conquest Mining Ltd has signed a joint venture agreement with South African company Gold Fields Ltd's Australian subsidiary, allowing it to earn a 51 per cent stake in part of its Central Queensland landholdings.
West Perth oil and gas exploration firm Otto Energy Ltd will raise $11 million through a placement to fund ongoing exploration and development of its Philippines assets, the company has announced.
The first 20 graduates from Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's Vocational Training and Employment Centre have commenced full time employment at its Pilbara rail construction project, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Black Range Minerals Ltd has secured a 100 per cent interest in two Colorado uranium deposits, giving mineral rights for approximately 7,680 acres, the company has announced.
West Perth-based base metals miner Vulcan Resources Ltd has appointed Alinta director and Australian Institute of Company Directors WA President Fiona Harris to its board.
West Perth-based miner Straits Resources Ltd subsidiary Varomet Holdings Ltd has acquired the German and Chinese magnesium operations of Norway's Norsk Hydro ASA, Straits has announced.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Avoca Resources Ltd has completed the acquisition of two gold projects from Chalice Gold Mines Ltd, issuing shares worth $5 million to the company today.
Sydney-based industrial services company United Group Ltd will construct 120 iron ore wagons for BHP Billiton's "Rapid Growth Project 4" at its Bassendean workshop as part of $180 million in new projects around Australia.
West Perth-based uranium explorer Scimitar Resources Ltd has been granted an exploration licence over part of the Amadeus Uranium Project by the Northern Territory's department of primary industry, fisheries and mines, the company has announced.
St George Bank plans to open five new branches in Western Australia, the company has announced, after the opening of the bank's Fremantle outlet last night.
West Perth-based LinQ Resource Fund has acquired a 5.7 per cent interest in Perth-based mineral explorer Redbank Mines Ltd after participating in an excluded offer by the company to raise $1.2 million.
Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan has called on the Federal Government to increase funding to Western Australian infrastructure, saying that political considerations were distorting the allocation of Austlink funding.
Melbourne-based Centro Properties Group has announced an agreement to acquire the Westpoint Corporation-linked Warnbro Fair Shopping Centre in Western Australia for $57 million.
Perth-based oil and gas explorer Eureka Energy Ltd has raised $3 million through the placement of 9.4 million shares at 32 cents each, raising funds for drilling and other activities at its Sugarloaf project, as well as for further working capital.
Subiaco-based gold explortion company Carbine Resources Ltd and North Perth resources explorer Drake Resources Ltd have raised funds through placements, the companies have announced.
South Perth-based oil and gas explorer Central Petroleum Ltd has raised $9 million through an underwritten exercise of options and share placement, the company has announced.
West Perth-based Sterling Biofuels International Ltd has finalised construction of its Malaysia-based biodiesel production facility on time and $1.9 million under budget, the company announced today.
East Perth-based diamonds explorer North Australian Diamonds Ltd will spin-off its Northern Territory uranium assets through an initial public offer, raising up to $9 million, the company announced today.
