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BHP Billiton makes gas find off WA
0pointsThe world's biggest miner BHP Billiton Ltd has made its second significant gas find at the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia.
Zinifex and Fortescue scoop awards at Diggers and Dealers
0pointsThe rise of Zinifex Ltd from receivership to one of the world's largest pure zinc miners has been recognised with the company taking out an award at the Diggers and Dealers forum.
Pilbara getting pricey: Rio Tinto chief
0pointsHigher costs in Western Australia will continue to pressure Rio Tinto Ltd's profit margins, the mining giant's chief has admitted. The company released its first half results last week, disappointing the market.
Mt Gibson soars on WA mining approval
0pointsMount Gibson Iron Ltd has received state government approval for one of its mining projects in Western Australia, sending its share price soaring.
Quickflix, Harvey Norman in DVD tie-up
0pointsOnline DVD rental company Quickflix has teamed up with Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd in a national promotional campaign in its latest push to encourage more Australians to rent movies online through major retailers.
Click here for the upsell
0pointsWeb sales pitches are getting better, thanks to new programs designed to sell you stuff you didn't even know you wanted.
Territory to launch formal ConsMin bid
0pointsIron ore miner Territory Resources Ltd will lodge a formal takeover offer to the Consolidated Minerals Ltd board on Monday after it completes due diligence on the manganese miner.
Rio Tinto jumps to record, BHP close behind
0pointsSHARES in Rio Tinto rose to record highs today amid speculation that the mining giant may be planning a friendly bid for Canadian aluminium group Alcan Inc, challenging a hostile $US27 billion offer from US-based Alcoa Inc.
Alcan tight-lipped on Rio Tinto merger reports
0pointsCanadian aluminium giant Alcan has refused to comment on reports it has begun merger talks with British-Australian Rio Tinto.
Stocks rise in new financial year
0pointsTHE share market has started the first trading day of the financial year with modest gains, shaking off a poor lead from Wall Street and patchy base metal prices.
Coles placed in trading halt
0pointsSHARES in Coles Group and Wesfarmers were put in trading halts today as the pair held discussions about a possible takeover of Australia's second largest retailer. Wesfarmers on Saturday submitted a bid to buy all of Coles.
Wesfarmers confirms Coles bid
0pointsWesfarmers Ltd, the frontrunner to take over Coles Group Ltd, on Friday confirmed it had lodged a bid for the retailer. "I can confirm we've lodged an all-of-company proposal," a Wesfarmers spokesman in Perth said.
Dollar closes at 18-year high
0pointsTHE dollar closed at its highest level in 18 years today, putting on more than half a cent after the US central bank adopted a less hawkish stance than expected on interest rates. It's the first time the unit has ended local trading above $US0.8500,…
Saviile Group opens apartment complex in Geraldton
0pointsStella Hospitality Group's hotel company, the Saville Hotel Group, has opened a 24-apartment complex in Geraldton, Western Australia. The waterfront development, 420km north of Perth, will have extra apartments added later this year.
Engin puts Seven in pay-TV race
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