Matt Mckenzie

Western Australia’s billion dollar agrifood export business with China has received another boost with the signing of a cooperation agreement between V & V Walsh and Grand Farm.

West Perth-based Western Areas has begun the tender process for nickel concentrate offtake that will be available after the expiry of its contract with Jinchuan Group later this year.

Construction and mining services company Watpac has won a contract to provide services to Hanking Gold Mining’s Cornishman pit at its Southern Cross operation.

Education provider Navitas has announced a ten year agreement with Florida Atlantic University to establish a pathway program for international students on its main Boca Raton campus.

Western Australian based stocks rose 18.9 per cent in the twelve months to Hune 30, but most of the gains were in the first six months of that period, according to the Deloitte WA Index released today.

US-based oil and gas company Apache Corporation has admitted it intends to completely exit liquefied natural gas projects, including its 13 per cent interest in Chevron’s Wheatstone project.

The Abbott government has published the long-awaited Forrest Review of Indigenous jobs and training, with wide ranging recommendations including a healthy welfare card.

Rubber recycler and manufacturer Reclaim Industries has announced a new board appointment and the successful completion of a $1 million placement.

Gold miner St Barbara might sell its Gold Ridge operations in the Solomon Islands, where production has been suspended since 3 April due to Tropical Cyclone Ita’s torrential rain and flooding.