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UK-based engineering group Kentz says it lodged a 26 per cent increase in revenue across its Australasian operations for the year ended December 31, driven by increased activity in Western Australi

The Australian dollar was higher amid quiet trading and ahead of potential market-moving economic data from the US and Europe.

Arafura Resources expects to convert a rare earths sales deal with Germany's ThyssenKrupp into a formal agreement and expand the intended customer base in Europe.

Petrol prices hit a three year high last week as re-sellers factored in potential threats to oil supplies in the Middle East, new figures show.

Labor leader Mark McGowan has proudly claimed underdog status in next year's state election but denied unpopular Prime Minister Julia Gillard is a millstone around the party's neck.

The consumer watchdog says it will be closely watching electricity retailers which include a carbon tax impact on power bills sent to customers.

The Australian stock market closed flat after offshore bourses failed to inspire investors with a strong lead.

Navigator Resources has signed an agreement for a $US12 million debt facility with Canada's Waterton Global Value.

Phillips River shares soared after the junior minerals explorer agreed to sell its flagship assets to its former suitor, Silver Lake Resources.

Aquila Resources has resolved its legal issues with Brazilian mining giant Vale over the Isaac Plains coal mine in Queensland.

A courtroom showdown between Jack Cowin and the global owner of the KFC fast food franchise has been averted after both sides agreed to mediation.

The state government has launched a new dispute resolution service for small business, following the appointment of Small Business Commissioner David Eaton.

Bank of Queensland today announced another step in the rebuilding of its senior management group, in tandem with unveiling a $91 million half-year loss and a large capital raising to bolster its ba

Shares in Quickstep Holdings gained ground after the advanced composites manufacturer completed the first production parts for the international F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter military airc

Atlas Iron has signed an agreement to buy out its joint venture partner in the Daltons tenements at its Mt Webber iron ore project in the Pilbara, for $33 million in cash and shares.

The coalition says the federal government's decision to ban Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from taking part in tenders for work on the national broadband network (NBN) is "clumsy, offensive and unpr

Sentiment among Western Australian farmers dipped over the last quarter, but they remain the most confident in the nation, according to a new survey.

US stocks eked out a small gain at the end of a rough week in which the market was weighed down by prospects of a global economic slowdown.

India will eventually take over from China as the main engine of growth for the iron ore market but its consumption will be less intense, an analyst says.

Azimuth Resources is shifting its headquarters from Perth to North America, to be closer to its gold and uranium operations in Guyana.

The Australian dollar has continued to drift lower after dropping more than two cents in a week.

Coca-Cola Amatil is back in the beer market after buying the maker of Fiji Bitter for $58 million.

Fresh from withdrawing plans to list its gold assets on the ASX, Korab Resources has completed a $1.78 million capital raising to fund exploration and development activities at its projects in West

The Australian share market managed to claw back most of its early losses to close flat after negative offshore leads and lower commodity prices overnight.

Former Reserve Bank of Australia board member Solomon Lew has called for an immediate, hefty official interest rate cut while accusing the central bank of being out of touch.

Leighton Holdings says it's been in negotiations with Fortescue Metals Group for a $3.6 billion mining contract in the Pilbara.

Three Western Australian real estate companies were honoured at the Real Estate Institute of Australia's national awards last night.

The state government has allocated $5 million to begin planning for a central freight distribution hub in the Goldfields.

Treasurer Wayne Swan believes a growing number of people agree with the sentiments in his recent essay that attacked "vested interest" and in particular three billionaire mining magnates.

Western Australia's work safety watchdog has lost its appeal against the dismissal of charges accusing Fortescue Metals Group of failing to provide a safe workplace at a Pilbara rail camp during Cy

The federal government plans to establish a scheme to simplify the process by which hospitality and tourism operators employ foreign workers.