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

HBO shows soon available to non-subscribers: Quickflix

Consumers will soon be able to watch current American television over the internet without subscription, under a new agreement Quickflix has signed with television giant HBO.

$160m contract a fillip for surface mining

Global Surface Mining says a $160 million contract win with Fortescue Metals Group is an important step forward for the surface mining industry in Australia.

Atlantic takes on more high-interest debt

Vanadium miner Atlantic has gotten its hands on $28.5 million in debt finance and has restructured its senior secured notes facility, giving the company some financial breathing space as it ramps up production at its Windimurra mine in Western Australia.

Gold stocks tumble 10pc after price fall

The rout of the gold price is expected to continue after holders of the precious metal and gold mining stocks were punished on the ASX today, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index tumbling by 9.9 per cent.

Rents keep rising despite more vacancies

Perth's median residential rent has hit $470 a week, despite a strong lift in the number of properties available to lease. Data released by REIWA today showed Perth median rents had risen by 4.4 per cent over the March quarter, to be up almost 12 per cent on the same time last year.

Port Bouvard ventures past WA borders

Battling residential development group Port Bouvard has announced its first investment outside of Western Australia, which will be funded partially by a $7.4 million share placement.

RCR increases bid for Norfolk Group

RCR Tomlinson has increased its takeover offer for Norfolk Group to $78 million, $16 million more than the indicative price it announced last month.

Western Plant Hire sets up indigenous JV

Western Plant Hire and Aboriginal-owned Nyiyaparla Engineering Mine & Maintenance Services have signed a joint venture agreement to provide plant hire and mining services in the Pilbara.

Avalon Minerals to raise up to $28m

Avalon Minerals has announced plans to raise up to $28 million, fully funding the company to complete a bankable feasibility study at its flagship Viscaria copper-iron development in northern Sweden.

Titan placement raises $2.16m

Titan Energy says it is on the lookout for new acquisitions after raising $2.16 million through a placement with Pendulum Capital.

Tenders called for Gero railway restoration

The City of Geraldton has called for tenders to find a builder to conduct a $2.1 million restoration of the town's historic original railway station. The 134-year old heritage listed building has been empty since 2000, when its last use was as a branch of the Western Australian Museum.

Azure funded for drilling with $2.35m raising

Mexico-focused exploration firm Azure Minerals has secured $2.35 million from investors to finance drilling activities at its Cascada copper-gold-silver project .

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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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CF Q3 FY12

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