Staff reporter

Uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia has officially started the approvals process for its proposed Ranger 3 Deeps underground mine as part of a wider $177 million investment.

Burke sinks Apache plan – The West; ATO keeps Swan in the dark – The Fin; Rio axes costs as earnings tumble – The Aus; Argyle regains its sparkle – The West; PCCW eyes Leighton’s telco assets – The Fin.

The Western Australian government has sparked immediate protests after allowing resources giant Woodside to perform feasibility work at sacred Aboriginal burial sites as part of the proposed gas hub a

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has appointed a new chief financial officer, who takes over from interim CFO Michael Atkinson.

WA can’t save federal budget: Barnett – The Fin; Premier fires another salvo at mining tax – The West; Mid West plea for Oakajee – The West; Revolt over ASX trading halt rules – The Fin; Jobs crunch taking its toll – The Fin

The number of home loans approved in WA crept up 1 per cent, indicating a strengthening property market in the metropolitan region.  

Venturex Resources has appointed a debt advisor to assist in securing development funding for its Pilbara copper-zinc project in WA.

Shares in Apex Minerals have climbed higher on news the gold miner has started a strategic review to look into the potential sale of its flagship Wiluna gold mine or the entire company.

Crosslands Resources has appointed Fluor to refine a recent study over the Jack Hills expansion project, which is key to the development of the Oakajee port and rail operation.