Mark Beyer

Austin Engineering and ai Limited are the sort of small industrial companies that slip under the radar of many investors but recent news from both companies could warrant closer attention.

Increased shipping activity associated with Rio Tinto’s HIsmelt pig iron plant and BGC’s new cement plant has brought industry concern about port infrastructure at Kwinana to a head.

Heavy equipment supplier Emeco International, one of Western Australia’s largest unlisted companies, is assessing capital-raising options to support planned expansion.

  The shortage of skilled labour has become one of the biggest problems facing the mining industry, participants in WA Business News’ boardroom lunch have confirmed.“There is an absolut

The Richards family, owner of the Richgro garden products business, has expanded its operations by acquiring Amazon Soils and Landscaping Supplies.

One of Western Australia’s top public servants has raised the possibility that private funding, including direct charging of motorists, will be needed to help pay for the State’s road network.

Perth-based agribusiness cooperative CBH Group has ventured into the South Australian market through a marketing venture with agribusiness company Elders.

Western Australian companies have attracted just 5 per cent of national venture capital investments over the past six years and the trend is declining, a new report has found.

Engineering firm Murray & Roberts last week joined a long list of South African companies making major acquisitions in Australia. Mark Beyer reports on their patchy track record.