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Deal hungry Vocus Communications is buying a Nextgen Group subsidiary, plus two WA-focused development projects, for up to $861 million to bolster its telecommunications infrastructure and earnings pipeline.

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.

Private mining contractor Barminco has secured more work with Melbourne-based MMG, announcing a contract renewal worth up to $270 million.

The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent higher.

Gold has fallen more than one per cent as buyers cashed in gains from the biggest two-day rally in the metal since late 2008, made in the wake of Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union.

European and US shares have rebounded and the battered pound rose as markets digested Britain's vote last week to leave the European Union.

The Australian dollar has fallen as the improving US economic outlook offset its brief post-Brexit rally.

Politics hits funds growthThe corporate adviser who wrote the blueprint to transform Australia into Asia's funds-management capital says the industry has been a victim of

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.

David Flanagan has resigned as managing director of Atlas Iron, three weeks after US lawyer Eugene Davis took over from Cheryl Edwardes as the iron ore miner's chairman.

The Australian share market has closed lower, following overseas markets' falls in the aftermath of the UK's vote to leave the European Union.

Perth-based contractor NRW Holdings has built on its relationship with Queensland miner Middlemount Coal, winning a $25 million extension to its contract.

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.

A processing plant to produce 60,000 tonnes of oats per year will be built in Forrestfield as part of CBH Group's expansion into milling.

Caravel Minerals believes its Calingiri copper mine is set to be an outstanding project, based on a detailed scoping study that it believes is a best-case example of what listed companies need to prepare in order to meet current disclosure rules.

Mineral Resources was coy about its plans after today announcing it has agreed to buy mining tenements, including lithium deposits, and infrastructure at the Wodgina tantalum mine, which is owned by private group Global Advanced Metals.

Spanish contractor Duro Felguera has won a legal battle with Samsung C&T over the jurisdiction of a contractual dispute for work on the $10 billion Roy Hill project, with the next stage to play out infront of Singaporean arbitrators.

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.

Diversified contractor OTOC has flagged record earnings for FY16, on the back of acquisitions made during the year and two big contract wins.

Evolution Mining has underlined its bullish outlook by doubling dividend payouts after posting record gold production, in line with its target guidance.

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

Optus is looking to cut more jobs next year as the teleco group considers outsourcing some of its office work as part of wider efforts to cut costs amid stiff competition.

The Australian share market has opened sharply lower after another tumultuous trading session in the UK, Europe and the US following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

The Australian dollar has fallen sharply following the devaluation of the Chinese yuan and Britain's ratings downgrade.

Copper has risen as funds and traders reversed short-term bets of lower prices on expectations of economic stimulus, while a stronger US dollar knocked the price of other metals.

Labor's record high tax planTaxes as a share of the economy would hit the highest level in four decades under a Labor government because of curbs to negat

Veteran mining executive Tim Netscher will soon take on the role of chairman at aspiring gold miner Gold Road Resources, while Ian Murray will transition to managing director.

The Australian share market has regained some of Friday's big losses caused by Britain's exit from the European Union, but market observers still think there's more carnage to come from Brexit.

Rail and ports operator Asciano will sell its 50 per cent stake in the ACFS port logistics business to its joint venture partner in an effort to remove the overhang on its $9.05 billion takeover.

Kwinana's future as an important centre of value-added mineral processing is being threatened by a potential double closure of major projects – the BHP Billiton-run nickel refinery and the Alcoa of Australia-operated alumina refinery.

Shark Mitigation Systems has climbed to the top of Techboard's latest ranking of startup companies, having spent the previous three fortnights at number two.

Shares in local explorer Manas Resources have doubled in value on news the company has entered into an agreement to acquire the Victoria gold project in Tanzania from a private Italian group for $US4 million ($A5.4 million) in cash and shares.