Jenelle Carter

Talisman shares steady despite Harmanis stake

Shares in aspiring iron ore miner Talisman Mining Ltd made a small eight per cent gain on return to trade today, despite news that Jubilee Mines Ltd executive chairman Kerry Harmanis will acquire a stake in the company.

Vector makes strong ASX debut

West Perth-based iron ore explorer Vector Resources Ltd has made a strong debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, with the value of its shares surging more than 65 per cent.

MAC Services to build 1,400 Karratha units

Accomodation services provider MAC Services Group Ltd has been selected by the state government to construct a 1,400 unit accommodation village at Gap Ridge, near Karratha.

Syndicated Metals steadies after strong debut

Shares in Perth-based mineral explorer Syndicated Metals Ltd remained steady at 34 cents today, following the company's strong debut on the Australian Securities Exchange yesterday in which its 25 cent issue price soared 20 per cent.

Jubilee reiterates support for Xstrata takeover

Jubilee Mines NL has written to shareholders today urging them to accept a takeover offer from Xstrata Nickel Australia Pty Ltd, which currently holds 40.13 per cent of Jubilee shares.

Neptune raises $61m, Sea Struct acquisition on track

Emerging from a trading halt today, engineering services group Neptune Marine Services Ltd has raised $61 million to primarily fund the acquisitions of Ross Deeptech Initiatives Ltd and Sea-Struct businesses.

CSG Ltd acquires Change Corp for $20m

ITC company CSG Ltd has acquired Perth-based business consulting firm Change Corporation Pty Ltd for an initial consideration of $20 million.

Langoulant to leave CCI for Stokes' ACE

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia boss John Langoulant has resigned from the peak business and employer group to take up the role of chief executive with Kerry Stokes' private company, Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd.

Uranium West commits $16m to SA venture

Uranium West Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Perth-based Crescent Gold Ltd, has committed $16 million to a uranium exploration program in South Australia.

Strong Rockingham sales

The shortage of zoned industrial land in Perth has underpinned the success of a new subdivision at East Rockingham.  

Industrial estate for Neerabup

Landcorp and the City of Wanneroo are partnering in the development of a new 400 hectare industrial estate within the Neerabup Industry Area.

BHP says still keen on Rio

Mining giant BHP Billiton has reiterated its argument for a $157 billion merger with Rio Tinto Ltd, and is continuing to seek talks with the target.

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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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