The state government is set to reap over $680 million in iron ore royalties over the next four years after Rio Tinto confirmed it had secured an 85 per cent price increase with Chinese customers.
Oil and gas company Santos has forecast a net production loss of 1.2 million barrels of oil equivalent for 2008 thanks to the Varanus Island gas incident.
East Perth-based VDM Group Ltd, through its subsidiary Keytown Constructions, has been awarded a $13 million contract by Fortescue Metals Group to build 24 houses in South Hedland.
A study into West Perth-based DMC Mining Ltd's Maroko iron ore project in the Republic of Congo has revealed potential revenue earnings of $US1.1 billion ($A1.2 billion) based on a 11 million tonne per annum operation.
Engineering services company Neptune Marine Services Ltd, through its subsidiary, Link Weld Engineering, has been awarded two fabrication contracts, one with Apache Energy Ltd, collectively worth more than $5 million.
The Takeovers Panel has ruled that Harbinger Capital Partners will not be allowed to vote with its 4.27 per cent interest in takeover target Midwest Corporation Ltd while a bid by Chinese steelmaker Sinosteel is active.
A scoping study into Subiaco-based Wolf Minerals' Hemerdon tin and tungsten project in the United Kingdom has revealed a capital cost estimate of $160 million for a three million tonne per annum operation.
Macmahon Holdings Ltd's failure to rouse up a relevant interest in Ausdrill Ltd of more than one per cent has played into the takeover target's hand nicely, as it issued its target statement today.
South Perth-based coal seam gas explorer Pure Energy Resources Ltd has completed a $15 million capital raising with funds to head towards exploration costs on projects on the east coast.
Como-based nickel company GME Resources Ltd has purchased surplus heap leaching equipment from Heron Resources Ltd demonstration plant at the Jump-up Dam project, which was placed on care and maintenance earlier this year.
Como-based Aquila Resources Ltd battle with AMCI and Brazilian mining company Vale has ended, with the High Court refusing to grant the company leave to appeal.
Gas pipeline fears first raised in 2003; Cazaly forces Rio to show its hand; Euroz silent on extent of Opes Prime exposure; I won't take Macmahon scrip for Ausdrill: Sayers; Intellect creditors owed at least $36m
When earthmoving contractor Brierty Ltd ran off the rails, so to speak, with two profit downgrades in the space of six weeks during April and May this year, it laid bare some of the major pitfalls of operating in a boom-time environment.
With the state's energy policy firmly in the spotlight in the wake of the Varanus Island incident, it has emerged that the Chamber of Minerals and Energy is undertaking a major study to determine the resources industry's power needs for the next decade or
Boosted by its recent acquisition of independent fuel retailer Peak, West Perth-based Gull Petroleum continues to grow its market share in the highly competitive market of fuel retailing.
Fortescue Metals Group has partnered up with the state government to create jobs in the mining sector for Indigenous people by improving their driving skills.
Ausdrill Ltd managing director Ron Sayers has spent $8.1 million boosting his stake in the company over the past two days, as it continues to fend off a takeover bid by Macmahon Holdings Ltd.
A study has valued Australasian Resources Ltd's share of the Balmoral South iron ore project in the Pilbara at $3 billion, highlighting the economic viability of the operation that has a 28 year mine life.
Subiaco-based Cougar Metals NL plans to raise $2 million to fund the development of its Brazilian mineral drilling business and continue work on its Pyke Hill nickel project in Western Australia and Alta Floresta gold project in Brazil.
West Perth-based Hemisphere Resources Ltd has fended off the likes of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Brockman Iron Ltd to win a ballot for a Pilbara iron ore tenement close to Rio Tinto's Yandicoogina mine.
Malaga-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd has received an order for over 300 natural gas vehicle system kits from Weifang Weichai Peterson Gas Co Ltd in China.
Cause of gas blast is still top secret; Burnt car dealer sues Euroz over Opes loss; Cazaly eyes another big Rio iron ore prospect; B&B keeps bankers on side; Super fund returns worst for 20 years
Base metals miner CBH Resources Ltd, which is planning to merge with Perth-based Perilya later this year, is undertaking a major corporate and operational restructure to help it withstand falling commodity prices.
Calls from the federal opposition for a second gas pipeline to protect the state's gas supply are misguided, the Australian Pipeline Industry Association said today.
Balcatta-based resource company Tiger Resources Ltd has received approval to list its ordinary shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange and plans to list early next month.
