Four months after listing on the ASX, technology company DTI Group has slashed its revenue and profit guidance for the current financial year after being hit by delays in the awarding of prospective contracts, deferred deliveries to the US market and softer sales in the US.
Subiaco-based gold company Perseus Mining says it will proceed with plans to develop its Sissingue mine in West Africa, following promising results in a revised feasibility study.
Iron ore miner Centaurus Metals says it can no longer afford to develop its Candonga project in Brazil on its own, and will be seeking to either bring in a joint venture partner or sell the mine in order to survive in the tough economic climate.
Rio Tinto's iron ore shipments have fallen 12 per cent during the March quarter, a period when it was largely blamed for oversupplying and pushing down the price of Australia's top export.
The Australian dollar has been knocked almost one US cent lower amid a stronger greenback and signals from the head of the Reserve Bank that another rate cut is possible.
The falling dollar is attracting foreign students and bolstering fees at WA's universities, but it's not clear whether this will restore their once-fat surpluses.
Gold has fallen below $US1,200 an ounce as equities rallied and the US dollar steadied, while traders assessed China's new policy measures to shore up the world's second-largest economy and risks that Greece may default.
Potato farmers are disappointed with the state government's reported decision to abolish the industry regulator after the 2017 election, but have said they are willing to consider changes to eliminate some of the most controversial legislation governing their trade.
A CONTRIBUTION of almost $1 million from Rio Tinto has provided a major fillip to the continued success of Australia's most comprehensive family literacy program.
A new peak body representing rural Aboriginal art centres is hoping to attract corporate support for its role highlighting tourism and education opportunities.
Perth-based oil and gas services company DownUnder GeoSolutions (Dug) has seized the chance to capitalise on what may be Australia's biggest oil find in decades by commissioning the nation's largest seismic survey.
Vacancies across suburban office markets are decreasing, in contrast to those in the centre of Perth, but uncertainty remains for future developments outside of the CBD, according to new research.
The state government has launched a major review of the Fiona Stanley Hospital after international service company Serco lost its contract to provide sterilisation work at the new facility.
MZI Resources says development of its flagship Keysbrook mineral sands project near Serpentine is on track at 44 per cent completion as of the end of March, with first sales on schedule for early 2016.
Curtin University students will be given unprecedented access to the Fremantle Dockers in an alliance signed today, which also aims to connect the football team with academic staff.
A fresh tranche of major commercial assets will come on to the market in and around the Perth CBD this year, potentially spurring sales activity after a sluggish 12 months.
Rail and port operator Asciano's chief executive John Mullen is predicting stronger profit growth this year and says the underlying Australian economy is still strong.
