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Noble Mineral Resources has been forced to accept an $85 million financing offer from Resolute Mining after its preferred proposal from Chinese group Zhongrun Mining Investment fell short of gainin

Energy Minister Martin Ferguson says he's determined to work co-operatively with the states to reform the energy market, particularly on expanding the use of gas.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan remains unrepentant about his decision to ask Treasury to cost coalition tax polices, despite opposition criticism that he politicised the department.

Australian stocks are more than one per cent lower as weakness in the finance and resources-linked sectors lead broad-based declines.

Shares in Lynas Corporation surged in late trade after a Malaysian court paved the way for the company to begin operating a controversial rare earths processing plant.

Fewer big Australian companies are identifying risks to their business from the carbon tax than was the case last year, a new survey finds.

US stocks have tanked more than two per cent after President Barack Obama's re-election victory set up a tough battle with Republicans over the looming "fiscal cliff".

A private company backed by building magnate Len Buckeridge has accused premier Colin Barnett of making false and misleading statements, after Mr Barnett said the company should drop a $1 billion l

The Australian dollar rallied to a fresh six-week high on news US President Barack Obama had won a second term in office.

Australian stocks finished 0.7 per cent higher, and the Australian dollar recorded solid gains, as US President Barack Obama's victory sparked a late afternoon rally.

Uranium prices would need to be more than double their current level before a new mine becomes commercially viable, Paladin Energy declared today, as it announced major cost cutting measures.

BHP Billiton has confirmed that the global mining giant is preparing for the departure of chief executive Marius Kloppers by preparing a succession plan.

Calibre Group has announced that its newly-acquired subsidiary, G&S Engineering Services, has won a $46.8 million works contract for the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland.

Republican challenger Mitt Romney has conceded the United States Presidential election to Democratic incumbent Barack Obama.

Buru Energy and its partner Mitsubishi Corporation have signed the first-ever State Agreement covering onshore gas exploration, to support the develoment of their expansive tenements in the Canning

Retailer Harvey Norman's profit in the first quarter of the 2012/13 financial year has dropped by 20 per cent because of falling sales.

Downer EDI shares have soared more than seven per cent after the engineering firm said it was on track to achieve its full-year profit expectations.

Skilled workers in Australia's eastern states view a move west as akin to relocating overseas, with the cost of living, social isolation and remote job locations compounding reasons why they're sta

News Corporation says its Australian newspapers are suffering from weak advertising markets and the shift of readers online.

The Liberal Party has been caught flat-footed by federal Labor's move to deregulate the wheat industry.

Australian stocks are slightly higher after positive leads from Europe and Wall Street.

WA wheat growers don't want a regulated market, so why should potato growers be any different?

Investments based on greed and double dipping into the social welfare pool came a cropper due to circumstances beyond their control.

Projects like Perth Arena and Elizabeth Quay dominate debate over the city's development but an innovative event held last weekend showcased a lot more.

Many in the business community are beginning to question the Liberals' true commitment to the principles of private enterprise and competition.

CHEVRON has become the international partner of the Perth Festival, starting next year.

ONE of Western Australia's newest charity groups, Impact100 WA, has announced the recipient of its first annual $100,000 grant.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has lifted its first quarter cash profit to about $1.85 billion but warns difficult economic conditions are beginning to hit businesses.

AS a collector of sports memorabilia, I'm on a bunch of mailing lists. Most of the offers I get are for items I can buy almost anywhere - except for the offers from Steiner Sports.

US stocks closed with solid gains as the country goes to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for president, with the economy the key issue in the tight election.

MARISSA Levin more than doubled her revenues at Information Experts during the past three years, and she's the first to tell you she couldn't have done it alone.

HARDWARE retailer Bunnings has plans for renovations of its own at two of its stores in Perth's western suburbs.