Mark Beyer

Transport Minister Dean Nalder said today the government was still working out how it would handle an expected doubling in truck movements around Fremantle, but has ruled out one option – sinking a tunnel under the Swan River.

Northern Star Resources has reported big growth in its resource and reserve base on the back of increased exploration activity, but the market seemed to focus instead on a relatively small downgrade in its production guidance, with the gold miner's shares closing 5.6 per cent lower today.

When newly appointed managing directors agree to work for nothing, it’s a sure sign the cost pressures facing listed companies are getting more acute.

Gold miner Silver Lake Resources plans to boost its exploration spending by 60 per cent in the current financial year on the back of a strong improvement in its current and forecast cash position.

Conference and events company EECW has changed hands, with Renee Bennett and Alison Petrie jointly acquiring the business.

Australia’s largest live cattle exporter, Wellard Group, has welcomed a new deal that will open up the China market but has cautioned about the likely boost, especially for cattle producers in northern Australia.

Company director and accountant Graham Anderson, who held positions with about 10 listed companies, has passed away after suffering a heart attack yesterday.

RNI shareholders lodged a big protest today, with many voting against resolutions at a general meeting, which was held three days after the debt-laden gold company extended the timing of its $25 million entitlements offer for a second time.

HHG Legal Group has expanded its regional network, acquiring a practice in Mandurah to add to its offices in Albany and Mt Barker, and its main operation in West Perth.