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Sundance Resources says it is confident of attracting financiers to its Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore project after securing a 10 year off-take arrangement with commodities trader Noble Resources International.

Carnegie Wave Energy has unveiled plans to raise up to $6 million through a share purchase plan, with the proceeds earmarked for the further development of its wave power technology.

Papillon Resources has commenced a definitive feasibility study for its Fekola gold project in Mali, appointing Perth-based contractor Lycopodium as lead engineer for the study.

Government and industry have taken a hands-on approach to avoid rapid residential price growth.

Global engineering and construction group Kentz Corporation has produced a solid lift in profit for the 12 months ended December 31, bolstered by a strong performance from its Australian operations

Australian stocks have closed lower as gold stocks came under pressure because of a significant fall in the price of the precious metal.

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Internet provider TPG has lifted its half year profit by 15 per cent thanks to solid growth in the number of customers taking up its bundled packages.

The Abbott government will need to bide its time until the new Senate arrives in July before having any real chance at abolishing the mining tax, after Labor and the Greens blocked the government's repeal efforts.

The Carnarvon Hotel and Motel has been placed on the market after slipping into receivership midway through last month.

Virax Holdings has completed a $3 million equity placement to sophisticated investors to support its acquisition last week of Pathway Oncology.

Monadelphous Group has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of about $250 million on the massive Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland.

Mineral Engineering Technical Services has added Sanderson Consultants to its stable of engineering firms and signed an agreement to earn-in to Australia Minerals and Mining Group's Glenarty Creek mineral sands project south of Perth.

Explosives, mining services and chemicals supplier Orica has secured 100 petajoules of gas from Strike Energy, in an agreement which will enable the development of a large gas resource in the Cooper Basin in South Australia.

Property developer Australand has upgraded its earnings guidance as strong demand lifts prices for its new homes.

Automotive Holdings Group has announced plans to purchase a refrigerated logistics business and an automotive dealership group at a combined cost of $184 million.

The share market has opened lower after falls on US and European markets overnight.

Federal Labor has accused the government of shelving unpopular changes to financial advice laws until after the Western Australian Senate election.

A second straight sell-off of popular technology shares has dragged US stocks lower, as tensions with Russia over Ukraine continue to keep investors on edge.

US crude prices have edged higher after traffic was halted on a key petroleum-industry waterway in Houston due to an oil spill.

European shopping centres are evolving to include more leisure and lifestyle pursuits in an attempt to provide an experience the internet can’t.

The Australian dollar has hit a new three-month high as speculation grows that the Chinese central bank will have to give its economy a boost.

Mark Wallace is excited about the international opportunities available and the hard work involved.

The 2014 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner is reaping rewards from challenging the status quo.

Ryan Cole’s Savvy Construction may be a new player in the building sector, but it has taken a distinctively old-school approach to winning business.

From modest beginnings, Daniel Heredia has achieved career milestones that belie his relative youth.

Greenland Minerals and Energy has taken a solid step towards development at its Kvanefjeld rare earths project in Greenland, signing an agreement with a Chinese state-owned group to cooperate in fe

Institutional investor New Forests has increased its forestry holdings stake in Western Australia and nationally by buying a 21,000 hectare estate.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has confirmed the Abbott government has temporarily frozen a controversial rollback of Labor's financial advice laws.

Sipa Resources will tap shareholders for up to $5.6 million through an entitlement issue as it plans further exploration at its copper, precious metals and base metals projects.

Transport infrastructure, hotel and conference capacity, and red tape in the approvals process for new tours have been identified as the biggest barriers to attracting an additional 9 million visit

Investment bank Macquarie Group is set to post its largest profit in six years, as financial market conditions continue to improve.