Fraser Beattie

Fifteen local broking, legal and advisory firms have teamed up to put forward their concerns with the ASX’s proposed changes to its listing requirements, and to advocate three particular amendments.

Justin Mannolini has taken over as chairman of local minerals explorer Jindalee Resources, less than two months after leaving his executive role at Macquarie Capital.

Subiaco-based Australis Oil & Gas has lodged its prospectus for a $30 million initial public offering, with plans to list on the ASX within a month.

Senior mining figures Peter Bilbe and Anthony Kiernan have joined the boards of local companies Intermin Resources and Pilbara Minerals respectively.

Tom O’Leary has resigned as head of Wesfarmers’ chemicals, energy and fertilisers division to take the top job at mineral sands miner Iluka Resources, following in the footsteps of his predecessor David Robb.

The state government has extended its discounted charges at the Utah Point bulk handling facility by another year, to help junior miners continue exporting iron ore, as debate around the sale of the port continues.

State Development Minister Bill Marmion has told protestors outside parliament that the environmental watchdog would review the government’s plan to extend the buffer zone around the Kwinana industrial area.

Sydney firm VenuesLive will officially run the new Perth Stadium when it opens in 2018, after an agreement to operate the venue was signed with the state government today.

Blackham Resources has awarded four contracts for its Matilda gold project, including a $115 million open-pit mining services contract given to MACA.