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Austal announces modular buildings move

Shipbuilder Austal has made a push into the resources sector, announcing a $1.5 million modular building joint venture with Nomad Building Solutions.

Austal secures funds for US expansion

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has completed a $US225 million bonds issue to fund an expansion of its US manufacturing facility.

Quickstep to move east on $700m deal

Perth-based advanced materials group Quickstep Holdings will move its manufacturing base to Sydney, after signing a 20-year, $700 million agreement to supply parts for the international F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Pressure on Cockburn

COCKBURN Cement has defended its environmental management record at its Munster lime and cement manufacturing facility after coming under fire from the City of Cockburn and local residents.

Red tape threatens WA donga jobs

Local donga manufacturer Complete Portables may be forced to move its manufacturing business to China due to delays in the Barnett government's approvals process, putting 90 jobs at risk, the Labor party claims.

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Vmoto in $1.5m Chinese facility buy-out

Scooter maker Vmoto has consolidated ownership of its Chinese manufacturing facility, buying out the remaining minority stake it did not own for $US1.3 million ($A1.5 million) and revealing plans for a $3.5 million capital raising.

Vmoto chairman, director step down

Two board members of motorcycle manufacturer, Vmoto, including chairman Lee Verios, have resigned from their positions, effective immediately.

Nomad wins $46m Gorgon contract

Nomad Building Solutions is the latest recipient of a Gorgon gas project contract, with work awarded as part of an overall $500 million contract to build the accommodation village.

Vmoto jumps on $30m scooter deal

Shares in Vmoto have soared after the company secured a $US23 million ($A30 million) deal to supply 30,000 scooters to Vietnam.

Vmoto secures over $8m from the US

Vmoto has secured up to $8.4 million through United States institutional investors as it moves to start full scale scooter production at its Chinese manufacturing facility.

Quickstep picks up the pace in $10m plan

Nedlands-based Quickstep Holdings is set to make Western Australia a new hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing with the installation of three massive new autoclaves from the United States.

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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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