Deals

Australia's competition regulator has given the all clear for Wesfarmers to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, a key condition needed to close the deal.

Perth business Western Plant Hire is expanding its mining services fleet, having partnered with heavy earthmoving equipment and services provider MacKellar Group.

Rockingham-based WA Kaolin has garnered $12 million via a placement and loan facility to fund the second stage of its Wickepin kaolin project southeast of Perth.

Perenti business idoba is partnering with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to create sustainable mining services products while completing two local acquisitions.

Bullseye Mining is mulling two takeover offers after shareholder Au Xingao tabled a $155 million cash offer for the target, competing with an existing scrip proposition from fellow shareholder Emerald Resources.

Little Green Pharma has revealed plans to demerge its psychedelics business into a separate unlisted entity, while forming a research partnership with Curtin University.

Northfleet Transport has made its third acquisition in recent months by adding Vasse-based Cape Crane Hire to its business.

The deal extends the relationship between the two parties on one of the nation's busiest flight paths.

A local investor purchased the 1.14-hectare site from Eames & Associates.

Philippines-focused Medusa Mining is expanding its operations, having announced plans to acquire tenements in central Queensland.

Western Force has inked its seventh partnership in recent months, with tyre manufacturer Goodyear Australia to sponsor the men's team in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.

A private east coast investor has bought the Humich Canning Vale Portfolio in a $14.85 million deal.

Longstanding family business MG Kailis Group has agreed to sell its WA fishing assets to Sea Harvest Group for $70 million, with Alex Kailis to lead the buyer's Australian branch.

The 5.6-hectare site, previously owned by CY O'Connor's descendants, will be developed into 85 residential lots and public open space.

Cbus Super is set to acquire a sizeable stake in Jandakot Airport as part of a new joint venture with existing owner Dexus.

Osborne Park-based Veris has struck a $30 million deal with Telstra, sending the surveying company's shares up by more than 25 per cent.

Potash hopeful Agrimin has sought further funds needed to develop its $637 million Mackay project in the Pilbara, as the company closes in on a final investment decision.

West Perth-based Haranga Resources has relisted on the stock exchange after nearly two years off the boards, with its shares closing up 30 per cent.

MCS Services has acquired Carlisle-based Highways Traffic for an initial estimated $2 million in a move to diversify from its WA security offerings.

Subiaco-based gold and copper explorer Carnaby Resources is planning to spend $20 million in new capital on a substantial drilling program at Greater Duchess projects over east.

Fortescue Metals Group will acquire a UK-based engineering firm connected to late F1 team owner Frank Williams in a bid to bring race-bred battery technology to its iron ore fleet.

A disability support group plans to repurpose the building into offices.

Swick Mining Services has completed the demerger of its technology business, Orexplore, which listed on the ASX this morning at 15 cents a share.

Centaurus Metals has garnered $75 million in funding from the likes of Sprott Group and Harmanis Holdings to pin down feasibility of its nickel project in Brazil.

A pharmaceutical company specialising in the treatment of common colds and viral diseases will list on the ASX this month, having raised $7 million through an IPO.

A local investor has bought a 1,383 square metre fully-leased site east of Perth.

Genesis Health + Fitness franchise network will introduce three new sites in Western Australia, converting high-profile fitness personality Adam Bailey's pre-existing Bailey Fitness clubs.

Shares in MetalsX spin out NiCo Resources were up 80 per cent on its ASX listing today, after the nickel company's IPO raised more than $12 million.

“It has been a busy year and it continues to be,” is how Simon Reed describes current market conditions in Western Australia.

Zuleika Gold shares have surged 90 per cent on the back of a sizeable cornerstone investment from prominent Western Australian mining investor Mark Creasy.

HBF's expansion spree has rolled on apace this year, with the not-for-profit health insurer moving to acquire WA-based allied health outfit Life Ready Health Group.

Vertex Minerals has made a soft start to its first day of trading, with shares in the WA-based explorer down 10 per cent on its public offering.