IAG spurns QBE's revised offer; Burrup says Apache deal ends gas shortfall fears; BHP pushes ship rates to record; Predators line up for bite at Albidon nickel; Woodside breaks $70 as resources stocks boom
West Perth based Atlas Iron Ltd is planning to begin operations and export of iron ore from its Pardoo Project in October, awarding Northern Territory based CDE Capital Pty Ltd the mining contract for the project.
Perth-based nickel miner Albidon Ltd could be in play as a takeover target after its major shareholder revealed plans to sell its blocking stake worth some $37 million.
Demand for executives in Western Australia rose by 9 per cent in April, while nationally demand fell to its lowest level since 2006, a consultancy executive demand index shows.
Mineral exploration company Noble Mineral Resources Ltd plans to raise at least $2 million to fund existing projects and raise working capital through an initial public offering.
Perth based property and land developer Peet Ltd has announced that its civil contractor for its Innisfail Estate development has placed itself into voluntary administration.
Burswood based Wavenet International Ltd has sold its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Wavenet Technology Pty Ltd for an upfront payment of $585,372, with a further payment of up to $563,174 to be paid in the next 30 days.
West Perth based mineral exploration company Metex Resources has raised $22 million, with funds being used to complete its Underground Coal Gasification trial site in Queensland.
Burrup reduces float target after trimming gas sale; Closure fears for WA grain rail network; Directors' personal liability to be eased; Investec hunts credit victims; Commodities gains tipped to lift index
Recently appointed Chairman of The Pisces Group, John Hewson, has criticised the Reserve Bank of Australia for excessively using interest rates to try and manage inflationary pressure at the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia 2008 National Conv
Osborne Park based Advanced Braking Technology Ltd will aim to raise $4.6 million to fund a network of service centres in Kalgoorlie, the Pilbara, eastern states and South Africa.
A five year agreement to supply subsea equipment and support services for the part Chevron Australia Pty Ltd owned Gorgon Project has been awarded to GE oil and gas business VectoGray.
All aboard as Forrest sets sail for China; Beadell roars on Lion deal; Circulation figures go down in the west; Eastwood cashes up to fund rights in Wesfarmers; Leighton hits back as states over project bid costs
West Perth based Straits Resources Ltd subsidiary, Straits Asia Resources Ltd, has posted a quarterly net profit of over $21 million ($US20.1 million), an increase of 139 per cent on the same quarter last year.
New legislation regarding training and apprentice laws was introduced to parliament today, with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA applauding the move.
West Perth based Washington Resources has signed a joint venture agreement with exploration company Western Desert, allowing Western Desert to explore one of its Northern Territory tenements.
PERTH-based explorer Beadell Resources Ltd is about to step into producer status after negotiating a deal with resource investment firm Lion Selection Ltd to acquire the remaining 30 per cent interest in the Cracow gold mine for $80 million.
West Perth based Otto Energy Ltd are planning to raise $15 million to fund drilling preparations, site surveys and costs associated with its two permits in Po Valley, Italy.
Gwalia pursues Portman for royalty; NAB won't rule out rival bid; Resources boom for 20 years; BHP market value surges past $250bn on Chinese whispers; Chemicals tycoon snaps up Repcol stake
WA property developers may soon be required to pay local governments a set amount of money towards community infrastructure, under a policy to be introduced by the state government.
PERTH'S hotel market may be the busiest in the world, but despite record occupancy rates and growing demand for hotel rooms, no new major hotel developments are planned for the city.
Henderson-based shipbuilder, Strategic Marine Pty Ltd, has won the WA Business News 2008 Rising Stars Award on the back of a seven-year growth campaign.
Worth a tamper
ACCORDING to Greg Pullman, manufacturer of the Greg Pullman tampers, Western Australia is a very progressive state when it comes to all things coffee.
AFTER 33 years in the steel industry and having grown the family business into one of the state's biggest names in steel retailing, former Midalia Steel managing director Geoff Midalia has taken a completely different tack with his newest business venture
IN just four years, Osborne Parkbased Powertech has become a formidable completions service provider for the oil and gas, power, distribution and mineral resource industries in Australia.
SUBIACO-BASED architecture firm Hames Sharley has had two of its projects selected among the finalists for this year's Property Council of Australia innovation and excellence awards.
THE Perth operations office of telecommunications provider SOUL Communications, formerly B Digital, is understood to be closing down its local call centre following its parent's merger with a company that has offshore customer support operations.
