National private equity group Catalyst has made its second acquisition in Western Australia, buying frozen foods manufacturer Vesco and announcing plans to merge it with an east coast food business
More than 1,100 West Australian public servants have applied for generous voluntary redundancy packages, as the state government strives to trim the budget.
Shares in Perth-based minerals explorer Greenland Minerals and Energy have spiked after Greenland's parliament voted to remove a 25-year-old ban on uranium mining.
Shares in listed oil and gas explorer Jacka Resources closed the day's trade more than 14 per cent higher after the company announced it had secured a convertible facility worth up to $5.5 million.
Tiger Resources has increased its production guidance at its Kipoi copper project in West Africa by 85 per cent for the 2014 financial year on the back of a record quarter of production.
Education services provider Navitas has forecast a 10 per cent lift in its underlying profit for the 2014 financial year, warning that its costs will be higher as it carries out a broad restructure.
Billionaire Clive Palmer has accused the Australian Electoral Commission of "complete incompetence" after more doubts emerged during the recount of votes for Western Australia's new senators.
GR Engineering Services has been appointed the preferred contractor for engineering procurement and construction works worth $54.6 million at MZI Resources' Keysbrook mineral sands project near Serpentine.
Brockman Mining has sold off its limousine business in Hong Kong for about $6 million and used the proceeds to buy Chinese copper assets, as it seeks to focus on its mining interests.
The long-running Subi Centro redevelopment is entering its final phases, with Otan Property Funds Management selected to develop one of the last remaining parcels of land at the historic Australian
Nomad Building Solutions has placed its Queensland operations on ice and appointed a new chief executive, having earlier moved to wind down its Western Australian-based regional housing and commercial modular building businesses.
Perth-based investment group Bentley Capital has launched a $2.3 million unconditional on-market takeover offer for South Australian minerals explorer Marathon Resources.
Canadian diary giant Saputo has increased its offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter to $449 million, insisting its takeover of the local company would not reduce competition.
The Swan Valley's Feral Brewing has cemented its status as one of the nation's top breweries, with its Hop Hog India Pale Ale winning best beer for the third consecutive year at Beer & Brew
Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation has received about $49 million from a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund to plant 595 hectares of Indian sandalwood at a new plantation in the Northern Territory.
