Dan Wilkie

Dan Wilkie joined Business News in 2009 as a graduate of Curtin University, initially covering property for the print edition. In 2011 Dan expanded his focus to spearhead Business News’ online coverage of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and deals, resources and state politics. dan.wilkie@businessnews.com.au

Cedar Woods expects another bumper year

Residential developer Cedar Woods Properties has upgraded its profit guidance for the current financial year, on the back of strong sales at its Western Australian and Victorian projects.

Range Resources kicks off $105m takeover

Range Resources has launched a plan to merge with Russia and Kazakhstan-focused oil and gas explorer International Petroleum, in an all-scrip off-market deal worth around $105 million.

Doric wins city building contract

Construction contractor Doric has been selected by the City of Perth for its new public library project, which will be the City's largest construction commitment since the Perth Concert Hall was built in 1973.

MZI signs off-take agreement for Keysbrook

MZI Resources has signed a sales agreement with US chemicals giant DuPont covering all of the leucoxene 70 per cent (L70) titanium dioxide to be produced at the Keysbrook mineral sands mine south of Perth.

Intrepid investors move to spill board

A group of disgruntled Intrepid Mines investors have moved to remove five of the company's current directors and replace them with four new ones, blaming the board for the loss of around $1 billion in shareholder value since April 2011.

Waldron calls for builders for Netball centre

The state government is seeking a head construction contractor for the $26.1 million State Netball Centre.

Encounter signs $20m farm-in deal with Chilean miner

Encounter Resources has signed a $20 millon farm-in agreement with global copper miner Antofagasta Minerals for its Yeneena project near Telfer.

Peak Resources advances Ngualla funding plan

Peak Resources has signed a non-binding finance agreement that should see it fully-funded to production at its Ngualla rare earths mine in Tanzania.

Brookfield Multiplex signs $70m Roy Hill contract

Preparations for Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill iron ore project in the PIlbara are picking up pace, with Brookfield Multiplex adding a $70 million deal to its $190 million worth of building works at the mine.

Gage Roads to raise up to $8m

Contract brewer Gage Roads says it is on track to bump its production capacity up to 3 million cartons per year by 2015, after securing $7.4 million through a share placement to supermarket giant Woolworths and institutional investors.

MZI signs toll-treating deal with Doral

MZI Resources and Doral Mineral Sands have signed a processing agreement for heavy mineral concentrate produced at MZI's planned Keysbrook project, south of Perth. MZI chief executive Trevor Matthews said the agreement marked an important milestone for the project.

Calibre wins $140m Qld contract

Calibre Group has been awarded a $140 million contract to upgrade the Hay Point coal export terminal in Queensland for the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

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Exporters

LabelValue
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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