Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.
OreCorp's Board has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept an amended takeover proposal from Perseus Mining, in the absence of a superior offer.
The Liberal Party of WA has finalised the top 18 spots on its Legislative Council ticket, as the state approaches its first election without multi-member electoral regions in 2025.
Nev Power has been appointed as chairman of Future Battery Minerals as the company announced an 85 per cent acquisition of Coolgardie Nickel, a subsidiary of Corazon Mining.
Warriedar Resources will raise $6 million in order to increase resource growth at its Golden Range gold project, located in Western Australia's Murchison region.
Zinc bromine and sodium sulphur batteries will be tested at microgrids in regional Western Australia, as Horizon Power looks to beat the impacts of heat on its remote storage solutions.
Mineral Resources’ $850 million Lockyer gas project proposal has taken another step in the planning process, under the state government’s assessment pathway.
West Perth company Pilbara Minerals and China-based Ganfeng have signed a deal to do a joint study over a 32 thousand tonnes per annum lithium conversion plant.
Evolution Energy has appointed Grant Dyker as its new chief financial officer, as the West Perth-based junior seeks to add further value to its Chilalo graphite project in Tanzania.
The Nationals WA have accused Regional Development Minister Don Punch of misleading the people of the South West in relation to the affairs of Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre.
Accounting firm Deloitte Australia has made a “small number of redundancies” across its national practice in response to challenging market and economic conditions.
The gas industry is accusing the federal government of "deliberate demand destruction" that is making the gas supply shock worse for households and industry.
Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region’s oil potential.
Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the Western Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.
Mining services company Tasmea has forecast an increase in revenue to $435 million and net profit to $34 million as it prepares for a listing on the ASX.
A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
Woodside Energy has completed its sale of a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough LNG project to Japanese interests, as the project’s development continues.
26 Mar 2024
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Nats pick farmers for key regional seats
Manjimup Chamber of Commerce president Bevan Eatts has been chosen as the WA Nationals’ man to win back a prized country seat in the state’s south.
Financiers shun nuclear, upbeat on climate investment
Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.
ANZ will pay $57.5m in credit card interest lawsuit
ANZ is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the bank retrospectively cancelled credit card customers' interest-free periods.
OreCorp recommends Perseus offer
OreCorp's Board has unanimously recommended that its shareholders accept an amended takeover proposal from Perseus Mining, in the absence of a superior offer.
MMA Offshore receives $1bn takeover offer
Marine services supplier MMA Offshore has entered into a $1.03 billion scheme implementation deed with Singapore private equity firm Seraya Partners.
Libs settle on top Upper House ticket spots
The Liberal Party of WA has finalised the top 18 spots on its Legislative Council ticket, as the state approaches its first election without multi-member electoral regions in 2025.
Iron ore junior looks to salt for export hopes
A junior Pilbara iron ore company is casting its net wide - including to prospective salt miners – in the search for port space to boost its exports.
Future Battery flags $9.5m deal, elevates Power
Nev Power has been appointed as chairman of Future Battery Minerals as the company announced an 85 per cent acquisition of Coolgardie Nickel, a subsidiary of Corazon Mining.
Warriedar taps investors for $6m
Warriedar Resources will raise $6 million in order to increase resource growth at its Golden Range gold project, located in Western Australia's Murchison region.
State govt to operate shuttered Bethesda clinic
The state government has signed a three-year lease to operate the shuttered Bethesda mental health clinic in Cockburn.
Horizon looks beyond lithum to beat WA heat
Zinc bromine and sodium sulphur batteries will be tested at microgrids in regional Western Australia, as Horizon Power looks to beat the impacts of heat on its remote storage solutions.
Tools aplenty to mitigate emissions
A combination of strategies will likely be necessary to achieve the ambitious climate goals set for 2050.
MinRes details $850m Lockyer gas project
Mineral Resources’ $850 million Lockyer gas project proposal has taken another step in the planning process, under the state government’s assessment pathway.
Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng in lithium study JV
West Perth company Pilbara Minerals and China-based Ganfeng have signed a deal to do a joint study over a 32 thousand tonnes per annum lithium conversion plant.
Evolution appoints new CFO
Evolution Energy has appointed Grant Dyker as its new chief financial officer, as the West Perth-based junior seeks to add further value to its Chilalo graphite project in Tanzania.
Nats in Dolphin Centre jab at Punch
The Nationals WA have accused Regional Development Minister Don Punch of misleading the people of the South West in relation to the affairs of Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre.
At Close of Business podcast March 25 2024
Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss increased biosecurity measures being taken to keep WA produce safe.
Biosecurity crackdown for ag sector
Two initiatives in WA are set to strengthen biosecurity for the livestock and grains industries.
Redundancies made across Deloitte offices
Accounting firm Deloitte Australia has made a “small number of redundancies” across its national practice in response to challenging market and economic conditions.
Australian shares finish just under all-time peak
The ASX200 rose 0.5 per cent to finish at its highest level in two weeks and just 35 points from its all-time high.
Funding fails arts in wealthy west
The chronically underfunded arts sector needs the government, media and public to recognise its value and provide appropriate support.
‘Deliberate demand destruction’ of gas stings consumers
The gas industry is accusing the federal government of "deliberate demand destruction" that is making the gas supply shock worse for households and industry.
MinRes casts eye to oil after ‘exceptional’ gas hit
Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region’s oil potential.
Woodside Energy deal to secure domestic WA gas supply
Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the Western Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.
Gold Road keen to build on foundations
Gold Road Resources managing director Duncan Gibbs is hopeful the mid-tier gold producer can build on its 2023 full-year performance.
Jandakot firm in $49m IPO
Mining services company Tasmea has forecast an increase in revenue to $435 million and net profit to $34 million as it prepares for a listing on the ASX.
EPA to review gas plant expansion plan
A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.
Tassal gains $5m grant for barramundi farm growth
Major seafood producer Tassal Group has received a $5 million grant from the state government to aid its barramundi farm growth plans.
Woodside completes Scarborough stake sale
Woodside Energy has completed its sale of a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough LNG project to Japanese interests, as the project’s development continues.