Veteran mining executive Tim Netscher will soon take on the role of chairman at aspiring gold miner Gold Road Resources, while Ian Murray will transition to managing director.
The Australian share market has regained some of Friday's big losses caused by Britain's exit from the European Union, but market observers still think there's more carnage to come from Brexit.
Rail and ports operator Asciano will sell its 50 per cent stake in the ACFS port logistics business to its joint venture partner in an effort to remove the overhang on its $9.05 billion takeover.
Kwinana's future as an important centre of value-added mineral processing is being threatened by a potential double closure of major projects – the BHP Billiton-run nickel refinery and the Alcoa of Australia-operated alumina refinery.
Shark Mitigation Systems has climbed to the top of Techboard's latest ranking of startup companies, having spent the previous three fortnights at number two.
Shares in local explorer Manas Resources have doubled in value on news the company has entered into an agreement to acquire the Victoria gold project in Tanzania from a private Italian group for $US4 million ($A5.4 million) in cash and shares.
Energy giant Woodside Petroleum will proceed with development of its $US1.9 billion ($A2.6 billion) Greater Enfield oil project in the Carnarvon Basin.
BHP Billiton will focus on copper and oil as it boosts exploration spending in the coming financial year despite cutting its total capital expenditure.
Perth business executive Peter Fogarty is leading two innovative water supply projects designed to underpin major agricultural and industrial projects in regional WA.
Spray-on skin technology provider Avita Medical has won a contract extension aimed at helping a US biomedical research organisation prepare for treating burns from a nuclear explosion.
Perth-based explorer Pioneer Resources has tapped investors for a $5.62 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its lithium, gold and nickel projects in Western Australia and Canada.
Cool heads are required as Australian markets prepare for a second day of fallout from the UK's decision to leave the European Union, Treasurer Scott Morrison advises.
PM's Brexit pitch for stabilityMalcolm Turnbull has used Britain's shock exit from the European Union to urge a vote for political and economic stability
Listed companies Imdex and Nuheara, the FTI's Kate Raynes-Goldie and the developer of start-up business Family Zone were among the winners at this year's WAITTA INCITE awards for information and communication technology.
BC Iron has announced settlement of its dispute with former contractor Watpac, with the settlement including a final payment by BC Iron and its joint venture partner Fortescue Metals Group.
High-society white collar criminal Oliver Peter Curtis will spend a year in jail for insider trading that netted him more than $1.4 million when he was 21 years old.
The Australian dollar gold price hit an all-time record of $1,826 an ounce today after Britain elected to leave the European Union, with shares in local gold miners rallying strongly even though the broader stock market tumbled more than 3 per cent.
Shares in local explorer Burey Gold have skyrocketed on promising drilling results at its Giro project in Africa, with today's gains on top of a big jump before the results were announced.
Drilling services company Imdex has continued to refresh its board, with corporate adviser and company director Anthony Wooles recruited to replace long-serving chairman Ross Kelly.
A private wine distribution business targeting the Chinese market has announced plans to list on the ASX through the reverse takeover of dormant company Brand New Vintage.
London's FTSE100 index crashed more than 7 per cent in the first few minutes after markets opened around 4pm AEST, as voters in the UK elected to leave the European Union by a 52-48 margin, prompting Prime Minister David Cameron to flag his resignation.
A joint venture between Downer and Canadian train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation has won more work with the Public Transport Authority of WA, securing $512 million in contracts for both the supply of new trains and for maintenance services.
The family of former ABC breakfast radio host Eoin Cameron says they are devastated by his sudden passing, but they will cherish the many memories and wonderful times they shared with him.
The Australian share market has opened higher despite confidence that Britain will remain part of the European Union being shaken by early results from the country's referendum.
Global share markets are rallying while safe-haven debt is wilting in Asia after polls suggest Britain has voted to remain in the European Union, removing the latest threat to the future of the bloc and its single currency.
