The share price of West Perth-based Anvil Mining Ltd closed down 11.3 per cent as a review by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo into the nation's 61 mining contracts is due to be handed to the country's mines minister today.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has banned Financial planner Jason Lowth from providing financial services for five years, after finding he provided inappropriate advice about Westpoint products to clients.
Aquila Resources Ltd non-executive director Charles Bass today sold $13 million worth of his stake in the company while Nomad Building Solutions Ltd director Wayne Mcgrath realised $8 million from the sale of 2.5 million shares last Friday.
West Perth-based Tanami Gold NL will raise $33 million through a placement to fund work on its Coyote Gold Project, including an accommodation village and new drill programs.
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West Perth-based Imdex Ltd has completed its acquisition of Chilean drilling fluids manufacturer and supplier Southernland SA for $US2.5 million in cash and scrip, (under $A2.8 million), the company has announced.
West Perth-based freight vehicle maintenance company Transerv Australia Ltd will acquire a 10 per cent interest in the Warro Gas Field - owned by Latent Petroleum Pty Ltd - for $3 million, the company has announced.
Churchlands-based education provider IBT Education Ltd has signed an agreement with Wales' Swansea University to establish a pathway program provider for students from outside the European Union, the company's third UK venture, it has announced.
Perth-based engineering firm GRD Minproc Ltd has won the Premier's Award for Excellence at the WA Industry and Export awards, Premier Alan Carpenter has announced.
Perth-based metals explorer View Resources Ltd will raise $10.6 million through the placement of 53 million new shares at 20 cents each, to cover short term funding for its Bronzewing gold project, the company has announced.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Abra Mining Ltd has raised $1.3 million through a placement to Excel Energy Investments to be used for further diamond drilling of its Abra deposit, north of Meekatharra, the company has announced.
Booragoon-based labour hire firm Total Staffing Solutions Ltd has announced plans to raise $7 million through its initial public offer, with funds raised used for the acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in recruitment company Mining People International.
Balcatta-based Carnavale Resources Ltd will raise around $9.4 million through a placement to fund exploration programs planned for its Brazilian iron ore, molybdenum and gold projects in the 2008 calendar year.
Western Australia will host the 2011 International Sailing Federation Sailing World Championships, in an event the State Government will be the biggest of its kind since Fremantle's 1987 America's Cup defence.
This week the Treasurer and Ministers for Trade, Health and Aged Care faced their opposite numbers in debates. Meanwhile, the final preference deals were made and Mersey Hospital re-opened as the PM and Opposition Leader attended another soldier's funeral
Brierty Contractors Ltd has joined the rush of mining services and contracting groups planning to list on the Australian Securities Exchange with the launch this week of a $60 million initial public offering.
Northbridge-based engineering and construction company VDM Group Ltd has added to its long list of acquisitions with two more, costing almost $40 million in cash and scrip.
West Perth-based clean energy developer Carnegie Corporation Ltd has completed its $14.8 million capital raising, through a private placement and share purchase plan, the company has announced.
Perth-based mineral explorer Arafura Resources NL has raised around $18.5 million through a placement to fund the operation of a rare earths treatment plant and further drilling at its Nolans project.
Mt Pleasant-based Centamin Egypt Ltd has raised around $114 million through an underwritten placement to Canadian investors, enabling it to pay out its debt and continue development of its Egyptian gold project.
