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Iron ore takeover

Friday 21 August 2009

The board Polaris Metals has recommended its shareholders accept a takeover bid from Mineral Resources


Capital raising for uranium exploration

Tuesday 11 August 2009

Uranium Exploration Australia has secured commitments for a share placement in order to raise $5 million from institutional and sophisticated investors.


Dioro accepts Avoca's latest offer

Thursday 30 July 2009

Dioro has agreed to accept Avoca's latest takeover offer.


Contract extension for Macmahon

Tuesday 28 July 2009

Construction and mining contractor Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a two year extension on its contract at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine in South Australia.


Metallica explores ‘Olympic Dam-type targets’

Wednesday 22 July 2009

Queensland-based Metallica Minerals has entered into a joint-venture with Salisbury Resources to explore the potential of three tenements in South Australia.


Boart announces refinancing

Monday 13 July 2009

Boart Longyear plans to arrange refinancing on credit facilities of US$850 million.


Rio Tinto sheds Alcan asset

Tuesday 07 July 2009

Rio Tinto has sold its Alcan Packaging Food Americas division for US$1.2 billion.


Palmer buys up nickel refinery

Monday 06 July 2009

BHP Billiton has sold its Yabulu nickel refinery in Queensland to Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer.


FMG cooperates with Aquila for port facilities

Tuesday 23 June 2009

FMG and Aquila Resources have signed a Cooperation Agreement assenting to share port facilities at Anketell Point.


Macarthur completes placement

Friday 19 June 2009

Macarthur Coal has completed the institutional placement of shares to raise $190 million.


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