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The costs of poor planning and delayed infrastructure in Western Australia have been revealed according to a new report from the Property Council of Australia.

BHP Billiton says it will consider expanding its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine in South Australia only after it improves efficiencies and can run the existing operation at full capacity.

Eight Western Australians, including five 40under40 winners, have made the 2014 BRW Rich List with a collective wealth of $337 million.

Atlas Iron has shrugged off concerns about current market conditions and its thin margins, using its annual general meeting yesterday to remind shareholders of its development track record in an intensely competitive environment as proof it is a survivor committed to doing what it takes.

Singaporean based Marine Contracting has announced it has set up shop in Western Australia, citing growing demand driven by the construction of large liquefied natural gas projects.

Broome’s Cable Beach Resort has taken top honours at this year’s tourism awards, also receiving recognition for its business and conference facilities, restaurant and catering services, and luxury accommodation.

The man leading efforts to rebuild Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake told Business News the aftershocks that continued for more than a year were a real barrier to re-establishing confidence among those planning the city’s future.

Atlas Iron has made significant cost savings in the September quarter and increased its production guidance, but lower prices have delivered only marginal profits.

Fortescue Metals Group has extended its partnership with hockey world champions the Kookaburras for another two years, providing support in the build-up to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.