Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Goldfields Business News

Carrick set for year end production

Carrick Gold is set to begin production from its deposits north of Kalgoorlie-Boulder by the end of this year.
February 24, 2012, 11:31 am
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Curtin plays vital role in global warming fight

Taking dangerous greenhouse gasses and injecting them into the ground could be the key to reducing global warming.
February 23, 2012, 10:20 am
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Tax incentives needed: Flanagan

The Australian resources industry will need Government tax incentives to remain competitive on the world stage once the African mining sector gets into full swing, a mining boss says.
February 23, 2012, 10:16 am

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Great start for top scholar

Travis Germain will have the best possible start when he attends university this month thanks to the support of the Gold Fields Australia Foundation.
February 23, 2012, 10:12 am

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Concern over lodgement

Kalgoorlie MP John Bowler is concerned a move to electronic lodgement of Programs of Work Exploration applications will disadvantage some prospectors.
February 23, 2012, 9:51 am
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Silver Lake wins Oliver award

Local gold miner Silver Lake Resources has beaten several high profile mining companies to win a prestigious and meaningful award.
February 23, 2012, 9:48 am
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Gold mine closes

Two mining executives faced their hardest day on the job yesterday, telling 35 employees at the Bullant gold mine they had lost their jobs.
February 23, 2012, 9:33 am
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Noni B opens in city

Women's clothing store Noni B has arrived in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
February 22, 2012, 10:09 am

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Chance meeting leads to skincare business

The only West Australian distributor of Mary Bruce Natural Organic Skincare is right here in the Goldfields.
February 22, 2012, 10:07 am

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Connecting to Kambalda

Unreliable phone coverage used to be a fact of life for many Kambalda residents, but not any more.
February 22, 2012, 10:03 am

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Staff loyalty rewarded

One lucky Goldfields employee is being rewarded for her dedication with an island getaway.
February 22, 2012, 10:01 am

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Government backing key to addressing skills shortages

Skills shortages in the building industry will continue unless the Government gets behind vocational education, the Master Builders Association says.
February 22, 2012, 9:56 am
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Business forum to put region on centrestage

Key issues affecting businesses in the Goldfield-Esperance region will be presented at the first Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry forum this Friday.
February 22, 2012, 9:53 am
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Creative environment for kids

Kids on Carrington is now teaching the early years learning framework.
February 17, 2012, 11:13 am

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Western Areas ahead despite nickel blues

Western Areas has managed to stay ahead of the pack during a dismal six months for the nickel industry.
February 16, 2012, 10:08 am

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Award given in Oliver’s honour

Craig Oliver's dedication to the mining industry will again be remembered this year by the annual award named in his honour.
February 16, 2012, 10:06 am

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Price to remain stable

Fortescue Metals Group expects iron ore prices will remain around $US140 ($A131.48) per tonne in the short-to-medium term as Chinese demand remains strong but little new supply comes onto the market.
February 16, 2012, 10:04 am

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Ellis’ plans for MacPhersons

MacPhersons Reward Gold is moving forward with its new focus on silver.
February 16, 2012, 10:01 am

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BHP invests $2.6b in copper mine

BHP Billiton has approved a total investment of $US2.6 billion in two projects that will underpin higher production at its Escondida copper mine in Chile over the next decade.
February 16, 2012, 9:57 am
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$23m pre-tax profit

Kambalda gold miner Ramelius Resources expects a $23 million half-year pre-tax profit.
February 16, 2012, 9:55 am
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