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Gold producers and explorers are undertaking capital raisings and project expansions amid recent record prices.

Tougher restrictions for securing foreign investment is the latest hurdle for miners seeking to develop projects.

The Australian share market has given up most of Monday's gains, with all but two sectors falling amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases spreading in Europe and Asia.

The big iron ore miners are thinking about what’s next in the pipeline after projects such as South Flank and Koodaideri.

Western Australia has reported one new coronavirus infection overnight. More than 200 people quarantining on Rottnest Island will return to the mainland tomorrow. Premier Mark McGowan says the state will keep Rottnest as a quarantine facility for now.

The federal government has borrowed nearly $60 billion since December, while 25,000 Western Australians will head back to work as stage one restrictions are lifted, according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who has been tested for COVID-19 after a coughing fit in parliament.

Engineering company Primero Group and power plant consultant Wartsila Australia are continuing their legal dispute over the payment for work completed by Primero in South Australia, with the matter to be heard in the Supreme Court.

Chalice Gold Mines has taken advantage of a strong rally in its share price to kick off a $30 million capital raising through brokers Bell Potter Securities and Euroz Securities.

Horizon Minerals has begun early stages of mining at its Boorara gold project, with first production expected in July, while explorer Bardoc Gold says a definitive feasibility study for its namesake project in Kalgoorlie is underway.

Perth-founded Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is selling its Magnolia offshore LNG asset to a privately held UK company for $US2.25 million ($3.5 million), with the sale also including entities behind the project.

A consortium including Georgiou Group has been selected as preferred proponent for the Tonkin Highway Gap project, while the state government has also promoted a number of initiatives to support construction jobs.

Shares in Valmec have risen by more than 13 per cent today after the Kewdale-based contractor announced new work with Water Corporation and Newmont Mining Services, totalling $23 million.

It may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but technology is rapidly moving into the space we consider a vital part of what makes us human – our senses.

Rise-X chief executive Rowan Fenn recognised the major role technology can play in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic.

Premier Investments is reopening the remainder of its closed stores in Australia and New Zealand this week - but some may not stay open for long.

Stocks on the Australian market have slipped by more than 0.9 per cent in early trade after mixed results in the US overnight.

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Oil prices fell overnight as investors worried about a second wave of coronavirus infections, but new output cuts from Saudi Arabia tempered worries about oversupply and limited price losses.

Gold prices retreated overnight as the dollar benefitted from safe-haven buying driven by fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections.

The National COVID-19 Coordination Commission chaired by Nev Power has produced its first tangible result with the launch of an online planning tool to help business develop a recovery plan from the shutdown.

UPDATED: The state government has called an “urgent” summit of farm leaders to discuss workplace safety, at a time when a broad coalition of industry groups have been pushing to halt controversial changes planned to its Work Health and Safety legislation.

The Australian share market has closed at its highest level this month, with gains across the board as optimism rose that the coronavirus lockdowns would soon be over.

WA businesses must prepare a COVID Safety Plan before reopening next week. Some cafés and restaurants as well as community facilities will reopen and non-contact community sports will resume. WA reported zero new coronavirus infections overnight.

Retirement clearly suits Wade Hughes, who has received accolades for his underwater photography, and published an award-winning book with his wife, Robyn Hughes, since leaving the workforce in 2015.

Going against the grain is nothing new for iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest.

Anthony Albanese believes the coronavirus has handed Australia a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape its economy and the nation must seize the opportunity.

Scentre Group says that 57 per cent of retailers at its 37 Westfield malls across Australia are open and trading, with significantly more shops to open over the coming weeks as the coronavirus lockdowns ease.

Adriatic Metals has signed a binding agreement to purchase Toronto-listed Tethyan Resource Corp for around $16 million.

Western Australia's premier has defended not further relaxing coronavirus restrictions and promised a better deal soon for the state's pubs and restaurants.

Josh Frydenberg's first budget was a triumphant "back in black" performance but his second is predicted to show a $143 billion black hole in the nation's finances.

Investors have lifted share prices by more than 1.0 per cent in early trading on the ASX, with most sectors higher.

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