Shares in St Barbara dropped heavily on the ASX today after the gold miner said its Pacific operations did not reach production targets for financial year 2013.
Like the captain of a sinking ship, the days of cheaper petrol, electronics, clothing and overseas travel will go down with the falling Australian dollar.
Heron Resources has signed an agreement with Kewdale engineering group Simulus to use its unique metallurgical testing processes, with a view of making the Kalgoorlie nickel project more economical
Composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings has made the first commercial sale of its patented Quickstep process, securing a $6 million contract with Russia-based aircraft composites builder ORPE Te
Employment services firm Community First International has reported an influx of jobseekers as Western Australia's unemployment rate hits a three-year high.
A slowdown in the mining sector could have positive flow-on effects for employers in other industries, Business News' annual survey of the state's 100 largest employers has found.
Perth median house prices hit a new record in the June quarter, according to a new report, with population growth and the state's strong economy likely to contribute to further rises in the near fu
The Australian dollar hit a one month high after the release of lower than expected local inflation figures, but later fell on the release of weak Chinese manufacturing figures.
Redevelopment plans for a prominent Northbridge property have been resurrected as the City Link breathes new life into land on the city's northern fringe.
Livestock exporter Wellard has been cleared of wrongdoing following an investigation into the cull of more than 20,000 Australian sheep in Pakistan, angering animal welfare groups.
Korab Resources boss Andrej Karpinski has threatened legal action against online stock market discussion site HotCopper over a report sent to the forum's members.
Mapping services firm nearmap says its move to a subscription-based content model is proving successful, with the Perth-based company racking up its third consecutive quarter of positive cash-flow.
Qantas has been selected by Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill Holdings to provide charter-air services for the $10 billion Pilbara mining project, which requires completion of a major debt funding package b
Perth-based FIRM Construction has been selected by German mining machinery manufacturer Wirtgen Group to build a $40 million sales and service facility in South Guildford.
Australia has recorded another quarter of low inflation, but economists say the numbers fail to give a clear indication of whether there will be an interest rate cut on August 6.
Atlas Iron increased shipping volumes 16 per cent during the June quarter and has outlined plans for continued growth, though the closure of its first mine at Pardoo will change its production prof
The planned demolition of a popular commuter parking area in the western suburbs is a relatively small issue that sheds light on much bigger questions regarding whole-of-government planning.
The state's leading industry body has revised down its growth forecasts for the Western Australian economy as investment in the resources sector reaches its peak.
