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Pindan collapseCommentsPremiumPindan’s parent breaks silence as $7.5m offer confirmed

Oxley Holdings “aggrieved” by Pindan’s descent into administration, says $7.5m cash injection will see nearly half of small creditors paid in full.

Sean Smith

Float priceCommentsPremiumWA’s APM locks in $972m share market raising

Cornerstone investors have grabbed up to 80 per cent of the offer, with the balance to be offered to retail investors in the next few days.

Sean Smith

Pindan payoutCommentsPremiumPindan debt repayment frees up $4m for creditors

The collapsed parent’s Singaporean parent, Oxley Holdings, has paid out Pindan’s $17m debt to Bankwest.

Sean Smith

Three projectsPremiumArchitects named for northern suburbs education centres

Education in the northern suburbs was a State Government focus this week, with architects named for three major projects.

Kim Macdonald

Further consolidationPremiumDDH1 strikes $115m takeover deal with Swick

Recently listed drilling company DDH1 has struck a scrip deal to takeover Swick Mining Services in the latest example of M&A activity in the sector.

Stuart McKinnon

Jaxon Construction collapsePremiumSaviour steps in to finish Twiggy, UWA’s Forrest Hall

A Sydney-based builder is taking over the landmark Forrest Hall project in Crawley that was stopped early on in the three-week implosion of Jaxon Construction in August.

Neale Prior

‘New era’PremiumAustal secures $200m deal with US Navy

Two steel vessels will be built at its new American manufacturing base, with the potential for another three in a lucrative contract.

Adrian Lowe

Disciplinary actionPremiumCourt gives green light to EY on Pindan after challenge

Ernst and Young has been cleared to continue with the administration of the failed builder despite two of its insolvency accountants facing disciplinary action over potential conflicts of interest.

Neale Prior

Equal opportunityPremiumIndigenous businesses plead for fairer partnership deal

The number of Indigenous-owned businesses is growing in WA but experts warn there is still a long road ahead to ensure their opportunities, particularly in joint ventures, are equal and sustainable.

Kate Purnell

Contract extensionPremiumMACA stays on at Pilbara Minerals amid lithium revival

MACA has received a 12-month contract extension at Pilbara Minerals’ Pilgangoora lithium project near Port Hedland.

Stuart McKinnon

Collection effortsPremiumJaxon subbies wait on liquidator’s cash call

Jaxon Construction liquidators face almost $10 million of bills from hundreds of subcontractors and suppliers caught in last month’s drawn-out failure of the South Perth-based builder.

Neale Prior

Almost donePremium$210m win for Macmahon as Calidus nears start date

Macmahon has finalised a $210 million contract for mining services at Calidus Resources’ Warrawoona gold project in the Pilbara as on-site construction heads towards completion.

Daniel Newell

Building biggerPremiumBGC’s bricks arm ramps up jobs to meet demand

The company, now WA’s biggest brick maker under the Midland Brick brand, has put on 110 workers and is looking for another 120 across its building materials arm.

Sean Smith

Cloud supportPremiumImdex grows data power with $20m US buy

Drilling technology firm Imdex has sought to grow its presence in mining production with the $20 million acquisition of software that enables geological data modelling and real-time 3D visualisation.

Stuart McKinnon

on trackPremiumJohn Holland to double WA rail workforce

Engineering contractor John Holland plans to double its WA rail workforce in the next three years as projects ramp up, but is bracing for a challenge to secure top talent.

Kate Purnell

‘Flagship’ projectPremium$290m Mt Holland concentrator win for NRW

Engineering contractor NRW has been put in charge of designing and building a $290 million concentrator at Wesfarmers’ $1.9 billion Mt Holland project.

Daniel Newell

Cash outPremiumDDH1 co-founder nets $22m in sell-down

Matt Thurston has sold 20 million shares on the market in a further sell-down of the company he co-founded with three others.

Stuart McKinnon

milestone contractPremiumTraditional owners tie in Atlas mine deal

Gina Rinehart’s Atlas Iron has awarded a significant contract for its Miralga Creek mine to Indigenous-owned business East West Pilbara.

Kate Purnell

Solid performancePremiumDDH1 exceeds forecasts with $35.2m profit

Newly-listed drilling company DDH1 has beaten earnings forecasts contained in its prospectus on strong exploration activity.

Stuart McKinnon

Dividend windfallPremiumWorkers become millionaires as Ertech pays out big

A handful of employee-shareholders at the privately-owned civil construction outfit have now pocketed more than $1m in dividends after a bumper $19m payout that was swelled by the Duratec float.

Sean Smith

Solid resultPremiumMLG Oz up on $12.5m profit

Shares in contractor jump after it beats full-year revenue figures forecast in its prospectus.

Stuart McKinnon

Profit beatPremiumMacmahon defies labour shortages to lift profit

The mining contractor is tipping another year or growth, aided by $2 billion of new work.

Sean Smith

Cash bonusesPremiumWA companies unveil incredible perks to attract FIFOs

Companies such as Perenti Global and Monadelphous have revealed their efforts to attract and retain workers amid the State’s ‘unprecedented’ labour shortage.

Stuart McKinnon & Sean Smith

Mining maintenancePremiumMader Group hits record high on work rush

The company’s maintenance hours on heavy mining equipment were up 26 per cent last financial year.

Sean Smith