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

Finbar, Swanline launch new apartments JV

Dan Wilkie

22-Apr-2013

Apartment specialist Finbar Group has signed its second joint venture with investment and development group Swanline, unveiling plans to build a $31 million, 59-apartment project in Lord Street.

Troy Resources signs for $40m in finance

Dan Wilkie

22-Apr-2013

Gold miner Troy Resources has secured $40 million in loans from financier Investec Bank to bolster its coffers as it works through its $188 million takeover of Azimuth Resources.

Arafura cost cuts could chop 1,000 jobs

Dan Wilkie

22-Apr-2013

Rare earths miner Arafura Resources has shelved plans to build a chemical processing facility at Whyalla in South Australia, saying relocating the proposed plant to its Nolans Bore project in the Northern Territory could save it as much as $1 billion.

Reed gains on ASX after retiring debt

Dan Wilkie

19-Apr-2013

Reed Resources shares shot up on the ASX today after the gold miner said it had received a $27 million windfall after closing its gold hedge book.

Straits chairman Redlich resigns

Dan Wilkie

19-Apr-2013

Straits Resources is on the lookout for a new chairman, following the resignation of incumbent Adrian Redlich less than six months after taking the job.

Metals X signs SNC-Lavalin for DFS

Dan Wilkie

19-Apr-2013

Diversified explorer Metals X has signed SNC-Lavalin Australia as lead engineer for a definitive feasibility study at its Wingella nickel-cobalt project in the north-east of the state.

Search on for new museum directors

Dan Wilkie

19-Apr-2013

The state government has kicked off an international search for a project director to head up content and operations at Western Australia's new $428 million museum.

Cape Lambert strikes new Leichhardt sale

Dan Wilkie

19-Apr-2013

Tony Sage's Cape Lambert Resources has lined up a new agreement to sell its Leichhardt copper project in Queensland for $14.75 million, after the original $25 million proposal fell over.

Air NZ, Virgin launch direct Perth-Christchurch flights

Dan Wilkie

18-Apr-2013

Air New Zealand will offer a twice-weekly direct service between Perth and Christchurch, a new route which will be operated in conjunction with Virgin Australia.

Farmers fight over CBH sell-off

Dan Wilkie

18-Apr-2013

Western Australia's peak farmers' representative groups are at odds over the possible privatisation of grains handler CBH Group, with one faction claiming it is the solution to the industry's current woes, while the other says it would hurt growers both in the short and long-term.