THE Water Corporation is considering Western Australia's biggest public-private partnership to date, advising industry it is seeking privately financed proposals for its Mundaring Water Treatment Plant worth as much as $300 million.
The Western Australian Trade Opportunities Service is operated by the International Trade Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
THE state's biggest industry superannuation fund, Westscheme, has shed its impressive gains generated in the years leading up to the financial crisis after its large portfolio of unlisted assets was savaged by the downturn.
WESTERN Australian farmers and industry groups have defended the export of live sheep after a RSPCA-commissioned report suggested the valuable trade could be phased out with little impact on local sheep farmers and the Australian economy.
MINERS expect little benefit from the federal government's easing of foreign investment review regulations, which is aimed at speeding the flow of foreign capital into the junior end of the sector.
The financial planning industry is facing a structural overhaul as parliamentary committees, industry groups and the public debate proposed reforms. Jonathan Barrett asked three Perth financial planners for their opinion on how to improve the industry.
THE long-running dispute over rents at Fremantle Markets could be near an end, after an independent assessment indicated the markets' directors have been charging fair rents.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore has today released a report making 15 key recommendations into improving the state's exploration and development approvals process.
Balcatta-based Conquest Mining has activated the dispute resolution process in a bid to clarify its joint venture partner, Gold Fields, commitment to exploration of Mt Carlton gold-cilver-copper project and other regional tenements in Queensland.
A collapse in platinum prices and the suspension of operations in South Africa have been named as the main factors for South Perth-based Aquarius Platinum recorded a $45.7 million net loss for 2008/09.
Western Australia has topped the nation in wage growth with a 4.6 per cent rise in the index, according to latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The number of temporary skilled overseas workers coming to Western Australia dropped nearly 10 per cent in the 2009 financial year following changes implemented by the Rudd government and the global economic slowdown.
Premier Colin Barnett has taken the next step in the development of the Kimberley LNG hub with the release of the social impact scope and profile report and the call for tenders for the strategic assessment report.
Shares in North Coogee-based Pacific Ore have soared after it negotiated a deal to sell technology used to extract low grade nickel to miner Western Areas.
Several West Perth-based junior companies have today revealed plans to raise a collective $32.75 million to progress projects in Australia, South Africa and the United States.
The board of Western Areas has given the go ahead for a $62 million expansion of its Forrestania operation which is set to double nickel production next year.
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Perth-based property fund manager Aspen Group will seek capital from external investors after failing to attract sufficient support from unit holders of one of its ailing property funds.
Sydney-based Longreach Oil, which has interests in the Carnarvon Basin, and Southern Cross Exploration plan to raise $250 million for the float of a newly formed oil and gas company.
Swick Mining Services has added further momentum to its North American expansion plans, today announcing it had signed its first United States contract.
The Australian Tax Office needs to provide a clear explanation of how it handles tax disputes and use plain language when providing advice to taxpayers, a report by the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended.
State Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore says he expects no further delays from the federal government in granting its final environmental approval for the $50 billion Gorgon LNG project, paving the way for a final investment decision within weeks.
Retailer Clive Peeters, which owns the Rick Hart stores, has started legal proceedings against a staff member over the theft of nearly $20 million that was used to buy and sell real estate.
Shares in Anvil Mining have jumped as much as 20 per cent today after the miner secured a $238 million equity and debt arrangement for the expansion of its Kinsevere copper operation.
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Anvil Mining has reached an agreement with international commodities trader Trafigura Beheer over a $US200 million ($A238 million) equity and debt financing arrangement for the expansion of the Kinsevere copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
State Environment Minister Donna Faragher has given final environmental approval for Chevron's $50 billion Gorgon gas development on Barrow Island, with federal approval the remaining regulatory hurdle.
