Security technology outfit QRSciences Holdings is set to sell its loss-making Perth subsidiary to US company, Rapiscan Systems Inc, for $US150,000 ($A162,069) cash.
A review into the state's health sector has revealed shocking instances of misconduct, enough so that it posed a risk to patient safety and taxpayers' money.
Neptune Marine Services says it has extended its scope of work at the massive Gorgon gas project as it secures various new works valued at $12 million.
Poseidon Nickel has today restarted underground operations at its Mt Windarra nickel project in the Goldfields after the global financial turmoil halted work 18 months ago.
Reece Waldock is set to take on a new role created by the state government as part of moves to streamline operations between the Department of Transport, Main Roads and the Public Transport Authority.
The Rick Hart-chaired Renaissance Minerals is set to open its $6 million initial public offer this week, with plans to list on the local stock exchange at the end of the month.
A meeting on the federal government's health reforms could continue tomorrow as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd declares there's a long way to go before a deal is reached.
OM Holdings says it will run the ruler over Consolidated Minerals' Woodie Woodie manganese mine in the Pilbara, which could unlock synergies between both companies.
Shares in West Perth-based Continental Coal were higher after it entered another offtake deal and secured $US47 million ($A51 million) for the Vlakplaats coal project in South Africa.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will make a last ditch effort to convince state and territory premiers that his health reforms are the way to go at today's Council of Australian Governments meeting in Canberra.
Australia is expected to benefit from China's continuing economic growth, which grew at its fastest rate in almost three years during the March quarter.
The WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy has cemented an alliance with the Minerals Council of Australia to create a consortium that will lobby certain issues that face the resources sector.
WA Mines Minister Norman Moore says the government aims to raise around $35 million a year for the state's new safety system, predominately from levies charged for each worker in the resources sector.
Shares in Eneabba Gas were higher after the energy outfit today entered a joint venture deal with Melbourne-based Cougar Energy for the development of its Mid West coal resources into an underground coal gasification project.
Perth-based Alkane Resources has reaped $9.7 million from the sale of its remaining 5.95 per cent interest in BC Iron to offshore and domestic institutional investors.