Oil prices fell overnight after four days of gains as expectations US crude stockpiles will rise and worries about weak Chinese industrial data offset hopes oil demand will increase if talks progress on a China-US trade deal.
Palladium soared overnight to hit $US1,800 an ounce for the first time ever, extending a record run triggered by a stark supply shortfall, while gold fell nearly 1.0 per cent on optimism surrounding a US-China deal that pushed stocks to a fresh peak.
Cardinal Resources is pressing ahead with engineering studies for its Namdini gold project in Ghana after completing a feasibility study that delivered what it called a compelling and robust outcome.
Western Australia's two biggest charity events, Telethon and the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research, raised a collective $47.4 million for medical research over the weekend.
The Australian share market has given up nearly all of its early gains, just barely extending its winning streak to six days ahead of busy week for economic data.
The environmental consulting sector is an effective leading indicator of WA's economic performance, and industry leaders are noticing a big improvement.
Azumah Resources' firm rejection of Ibaera Capital's initial takeover offer has paid dividends, with the private equity group agreeing to increase its offer for the West Perth-based miner.
House values in Perth are expected to hit a trough next year according to the latest report from CoreLogic-Moody's Analytics, which has pushed out its predicted recovery to 2021.
ASX-listed Rural Funds Group has made its first investment in Western Australia, striking a $22 million deal to purchase three cattle stations that will be leased to Wagyu beef producer Stone Axe Pastoral Company.
AusCann Group Holdings chair Mal Washer and director Cheryl Edwardes have advised they will retire from the medical cannabis company's board, with major shareholder Merchant Group planning to nominate one new director.
Junior gold explorer Carawine Resources has announced a $6 million farm-in and joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto to explore its tenements in the Paterson province in the Pilbara.
ASIC has ordered IOOF Holdings to make sure a majority of directors have appropriate skills and experience to support its business as a wealth manager.
Oil prices rose on Friday, registering the strongest weekly gains in more than a month as support from optimism over a US-China trade deal, falling US crude stocks and possible action from OPEC to extend output cuts outweighed broader economic concerns.
Gold steadied on Friday, paring earlier gains as equity markets rose and the US dollar strengthened after US officials said they were close to finalising parts of a trade pact with China, but bullion was still on track for a weekly gain.
The McGowan has reversed one of its first policy initiatives, announcing over the weekend that Perth will once again be classified as a ‘region', making it easier for international students to gain work after their studies.
Perenti Global subsidiary Ausdrill and Fortescue Metals Group have struck separate partnership deals with hockey teams, including the national women's and men's hockey teams.
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The state government is seeking tenders to design and build a $32 million multi-storey car park at Mandurah Train Station, with construction to commence early next year.
Resolute Mining was the gold medal performer on the ASX 200 this morning, as investors welcomed news that a broken processing circuit at its Syama operations would not affect its production guidance.
A broad suite of asset sales is high on Daniel Cooper's agenda, but radically changing the way BGC operates is not on the priority list for the company's new chief executive.
Matrix Composites & Engineering announced it has signed a contract with Australasian Property Investments for the sale and leaseback of its Henderson facility.
Subiaco-based Tao Commodities has added to the growing interest among junior mining companies in the Western Australian iron ore sector, after it signed a binding term sheet to buy DSO Mining in a scrip deal worth at least $3.27 million.
Finbar Group has signed a joint venture agreement with a Singapore-based developer to purchase 1,697 square metres of land in the CBD for $6.5 million, which Finbar estimates will have an end value of $71 million once developed.
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will construct its largest ferry to date after finalising a $136 million follow-up order with Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.
