Gold slid to a three-month low and other precious metals fell Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and as signs of progress toward peace in Ukraine reduced the need for haven assets.
As the scale of Western Australia's iron ore exports has increased, so has the impact of any glitches in the system, such as strike action or the weather.
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans has predicted the iron ore price will go over the $100 per tonne mark next year, on the back of improved Chinese consumer confidence.
Sunbird Energy has announced a deal with Vandasia Investments under which the gas explorer and developer will secure a $25 million cash injection and a new major strategic partner.
Receivers have said there are more than two dozen potential buyers in the sale of WA's largest locally owned mushroom farm, Jongro, with expressions of interest closing this week.
Aberdeen-headquartered energy services firm Wood Group PSN has won a contract with Woodside to provide engineering and construction management services at its Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension program, for an undisclosed amount.
The owner of trade exchange platform Bartercard has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising $28 million from an initial public offering to fund an aggressive expansion strategy, both
Boutique firm Roxby Architects has built a reputation as a retail specialist, but a recent award win for a commercial office project shows Adam and Michael Roxby's business has developed more strings to its bow.
CBH Group has withdrawn its proposal to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to offer long-term agreements with exporters on port capacity.
Rio Tinto has mounted an energetic defence of clean coal, referencing Churchill and Neil Armstrong's moon landing in declaring it the only way to meet growing energy needs while reducing emissions.
The state government today launched a two-year project to increase the supply of labour to the agrifood industry through migration, workforce development and training.
Construction and contracting firm Decmil Group will build the pedestrian bridge for the island at Elizabeth Quay, under a $19.9 million deal announced today, while the state government is also seek
Perth-based tertiary education group Navitas is set to move its administrative headquarters to Brookfield Place, leasing the entire eighth floor of the 45-level tower.
Oil prices have dropped with the European benchmark contract slipping below $US100 ($A108.20) a barrel on concerns about fragile demand, heavy supply and a strengthening US dollar.
US stocks finished mostly lower following disappointing economic data from China and Japan and the growing spectre of Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom.
Chrysalis Resources has entered into a deal to grant Fortescue Metals Group exclusive exploration access and an option to buy the Chrysalis West Angelas Project Tenements.
