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Jacka Resources secures $10m

Perth-based Jacka Resources says it has received all funds from an option underwriting agreement, which will be applied to upcoming appraisal and exploration work.   Announcement below:

WA home loan approvals creep higher

The number of home loans approved in WA crept up 1 per cent, indicating a strengthening property market in the metropolitan region.  

Orbital secures another drone contract

Orbital Corporation has been awarded a further contract to supply high-tech engines for pilotless US Navy drone aircrafts.

Venturex appoints Optimum as debt advisor

Venturex Resources has appointed a debt advisor to assist in securing development funding for its Pilbara copper-zinc project in WA.

AnaeCo in Iraq partnership

Bentley-based AnaeCo has entered into an agreement with an east coast company to explore the possibility of installing its alternative waste treatment technology in Iraq.

Apex considers Wiluna, company sale

Shares in Apex Minerals have climbed higher on news the gold miner has started a strategic review to look into the potential sale of its flagship Wiluna gold mine or the entire company.

Today's Business Headlines

No Roy Hill cash deficit - The West; Overhaul of corporate bond market underway - The Fin; WA fears green hit to gas hub - The Fin; Union friendly deals 'hurting productivity' - The Aus; Brighter outlook dims rate cut hopes - The Aus

Fluor to refine Jack Hills study

Crosslands Resources has appointed Fluor to refine a recent study over the Jack Hills expansion project, which is key to the development of the Oakajee port and rail operation.

Potash West project to cost $880m

Potash West is upbeat about its WA potash project, which is estimated to cost up to $880 million to develop a minimum 39-year operation. The Belmont-based explorer today released the results from its scoping study into its Dandaragan Trough project, located 150km north of Perth.

Straits ordered to stop Indo operation

Shares in Straits Resources have dropped after it suspended mining activities at its Indonesian operation in response to an order from the local government.

Mannolini resigns from Gresham

The managing director of Gresham Advisory Partners' Western Australian office, Justin Mannolini, quit the firm yesterday and has been replaced by new co-heads Darren Martin and Julian Mills.

WA building approvals dip

WA building approvals dipped in November but the national rise, coupled with other more positive global signs, should give the central bank the confidence to leave interest rates on hold in February, economists say.

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Rio Tinto$26.13bn
BHP Billiton Iron Ore$20.48bn
North West Shelf Venture$14.92bn
Gold Corporation$6.82bn
Fortescue Metals Group$6.68bn
Others$22.08bn
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