US oil prices have pushed higher after falling for two sessions as much of the country's upper Midwest and northeast faced more extra-cold weather from a looming winter storm.
West Perth-based copper junior Southern Hemisphere Mining has announced plans to raise up to $3.4 million through a share placement and entitlement issue.
The Environmental Protection Authority has appointed three delegates to assess the environmental impact of the state government's proposed Browse liquefied natural gas precinct.
The Australian sharemarket has suffered its heaviest one-day losses since August, with spooked investors reacting to a sharp fall in US manufacturing activity growth.
Qantas has struck a deal with a restaurant booking service enabling customers to earn frequent flyer points when making a booking at the likes of Rockpool, 1907, Sushia Izakaya and Bar, and Must Winebar.
Tangiers Petroleum's friendly takeover bid for Jacka Resources appears to be in doubt following the resignation of Tangiers executive chairman Eve Howell, citing the loss of support of several major shareholders.
The new state chair of the Institute of Chartered Accountants has raised a red flag over the federal government's latest proposal for not-for-profit reporting.
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has been named chairman of the Future Fund, while Perth business leader John Poynton has been appointed as a member of the board.
Clean power company Enerji has announced it plans to develop a full-scale waste heat-to-power plant in the Pilbara following the completion last year of a pilot plant in Carnarvon.
Perth-based miner Integrated Resources Group has signed a conditional farm-in agreement of up to 85 per cent of four permits with more than 3000 square kilometres of prospective copper-filled land in Zambia.
US stocks have fallen more than two per cent after a surprisingly weak US manufacturing report sparked another round of selling amid concerns about the strength of the global economy.
Oil prices have fallen after weak manufacturing data in the United States and China fuelled worries about demand in the world's two biggest oil consumers.
Contractor OTOC has appointed Simon Thomas as its new chief executive officer as current CEO Adam Lamond takes on the position of executive director for corporate strategy.
Gage Roads Brewing says it is considering rebuilding or upgrading its packaging facilities to maintain record growth levels after mechanical issues in December resulted in lower-than-expected produ
SPECIAL REPORT: One of the Barnett government's most innovative social reforms, seeking to marry hard-nosed investment bankers with not-for-profit groups, is under review.
The current shark cull is a politically challenging issue, but one where Colin Barnett is right to dig in because he has time and momentum on his side.
The Waterberg Coal Company was Western Australia's best-performed listed entity in 2013, providing a whopping 38,748 per cent return to shareholders, according to BNIQ data.
Africa-focused mining companies are suffering under the weight of higher costs and lower productivity, with the value of some companies halving over the past year.
Western Australia's new home building sector rebounded from a slump in 2012 to record the highest number of private housing approvals since the property boom in 2006, according to new data.
Allegations the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union used coercion to prevent workers getting on site at a new children's hospital in Perth will be tested in court.
