Justin Fris

Emerald Resources has announced it has received mining and mine closure approval for its Dingo Range gold project in the northern Goldfields.

Nedlands-based junior E79 Gold Mines has finalised its acquisition of Cue Metals, as it moves to begin a strong exploration program at the Cue gold project.

Shares in West Perth-based junior Blaze Minerals fell by more than 20 per cent on Thursday, following a key update in relation to its Loulombo base metals project.

ASX-listed WestStar Industrial's engineering subsidiary SIMPEC has secured a $4.5 million contract for work at Fortescue's Solomon power station in the Pilbara.

Finder Energy has filed documents to secure the Petrojarl I floating production, storage and offloading vessel from Amplus Energy for US$15 million ($22.8 million).

Uranium-focused DevEx Resources has announced plans to raise around $35 million as it marches toward a major exploration campaign in the Northern Territory next year.

Predictive Discovery shares rose by more than 20 per cent early on Wednesday morning, following news it had received a ‘superior' counter offer acquisition bid from Perseus Mining.

Subiaco-based APC Minerals has announced the departure of longstanding managing director and chief executive Matthew Shackleton.

IGO has appointed Johan van Vuuren as its new chief financial officer, effective from April 1 next year.

Black Cat Syndicate has filed documents to enter into a JV with Osborne Park-based explorer, Dreadnought Resources.

Newly appointed Deep Yellow managing director and chief executive Greg Field says the company is poised to capture ‘the upside potential' of the uranium market.

PLS boss Dale Henderson says the appointment of Alex Willcocks as the company's new chief financial officer has come at an ideal time.

Jason Neal has begun his tenure as interim managing director and chief executive officer at Deterra Royalties, following the departure of Julian Andrews.

Imdex boss Paul House said the acquisition of Luxembourg-headquartered Advanced Logic Technology would be a ‘transformative step' for the company.

West Perth-based junior Cyclone Metals has increased Paul Berend's portfolio, as it continues to develop its Iron Bear project in Canada.

The ASX says it is investigating an issue relating to the publication of company announcements, although trading remains open.

SportWest chair Liam Twigger says FY25 was a period of “strong performance, strategic progress and growing influence” for the organisation.

A day after announcing that the final engineering design for its next-generation battery system had been completed, several key personnel have resigned from Altech Batteries.

West Perth-based Blaze Minerals says it is working closely with key parties to get a clearer idea of recent circumstances at its Loulombo project.

NRW shareholders made their feelings known around several key resolutions during Thursday's AGM.

Subiaco-based junior Aurora Energy Metals has announced an extension to its option agreement with Eagle Energy Metals in the US.

International Graphite's push for Australia's inaugural commercial graphite micronising facility has ticked a key milestone.

Subiaco-based Westbridge Funds Management has secured naming rights for next year's AusCycling Road National Championships in Perth.

Perth will host two double-headers during the pool stage of next year's 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with one particular fixture having WA's league community very excited.

East Rockingham-based WA Kaolin has appointed Matthew Shackleton as its chair, effective immediately.

Perth Airport-based contractor Macmahon Holdings has increased its Indonesian presence, after securing an underground mining contract with PT Freeport Indonesia.

Shares in logistics giant Qube rose by 19 per cent early on Monday, following news it had received a $11.6 billion bid by Macquarie Asset Management to acquire the company.

Western Force chief executive Niamh O'Connor is excited about an opportunity for the club to help further increase the presence of rugby union in the community.

Lithium aspirant Anson Resources has announced plans to raise $14 million, in order to further develop its Green River lithium project in the US.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry.

Perth-based copper explorer Emu has announced another key change at the top, with Adrian Griffin ceasing his consulting services arrangement with the company.

Emeco says its outlook for FY26 remains ‘positive' amid the company's increased business development focus.