Jacka Resources has launched a $3.9 million capital raising and will review its operations and restructure its board in a bid to cut costs following Tangiers Petroleum’s failed takeover of the company.
Centaurus Metals has raised $5 million for early-stage works at its Jambreiro iron ore project in Brazil while it finalises a debt funding package for the development.
BHP Billiton’s divestment of its West Musgrave nickel project to Cassini Resources has had a dramatic and valuable impact on the junior miner's share price.
Perth-based financial services group Pioneer Credit is looking to raise more than $40 million with the sale of just over half the company through an IPO which will provide capital for the group to expand its debt purchasing.
Resource Equipment has announced plans to raise up to $8.8 million through a share placement to a consortium of investors with experience in the equipment rental and water management industries.
Shares in West Perth-based junior Horseshoe Metals have soared after the company outlined plans to raise $2 million through a placement and rights issue in a deal with investor Michael Fotios.
Harvey Fresh has been acquired by Italian dairy giant Parmalat in a deal which values the Western Australian milk and fruit juice company at about $117 million.
Billionaire Kerry Stokes' Seven Group Holdings has lodged a takeover bid for debt laden oil and gas company Nexus Energy, in a deal that values Nexus at $26.6 million.
Belmont-based junior Tungsten Mining hopes to raise about $4.2 million through a heavily discounted share placement and entitlement offer to fund engineering studies at its Kilba tungsten project in the Gascoyne.
Wesfarmers has been given the tick of approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to divest its insurance underwriting businesses.
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.
Automotive Holdings Group has announced plans to purchase a refrigerated logistics business and an automotive dealership group at a combined cost of $184 million.
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.
Western Australian childcare entrepreneur Rory Vassallo has sold his portfolio of centres to listed company G8 Education, which has announced two major national acquisitions in the space of six weeks.
West Perth-based juniors Anova Metals and Mining Group have each announced plans to raise $2 million through share placements to advance their respective projects.
Perth-based explorer Gold Road Resources has raised $10 million through a share placement to institutional investors as it looks to undertake further drilling at its Gruyere prospect east of Laverton.
Perth-based Atrum Coal has announced it will spin-out its coal exploration assets, with plans to launch an initial public offering for a new company on the ASX later this year.
Phoenix Gold has announced plans to raise up to $18.2 million through a share placement and entitlement offer to fund staged development at its Castle Hill mine near Kalgoorlie.
Chinese steelmaker Ansteel has taken majority ownership of the Karara iron ore project, lifting its stake above that of Gindalbie Metals after converting shareholder loans to new equity in Karara Mining.
Wolf Minerals has arranged final funding for construction of its Hemerdon tungsten and tin project in England after agreeing to a discounted share placement.
Michael Fotios, who made a fortune backing gold miner Northern Star Resources, is heading back to the stockmarket to tap into what he calls “a marked increase in investor interest over the last 3 months”.
Perth-based marine farming company Cell Aquaculture has flagged a move into property investment, signing a heads of agreement to acquire two new projects in Asia for $83 million in an all-scrip bid.
Ascot Resources has agreed to acquire the Wonmunna iron ore project from Ochre Group, which, in return, will receive a majority stake in the previously coal-focused company.
Virax Holdings has agreed to acquire Pathway Oncology in a reverse takeover which will see the Australia-listed company gain control of a global licence for emerging anti-cancer technology.
Patersons Securities plans to introduce an employee share scheme to help bolster its net assets by at least $15 million, after posting its third interim loss in succession.
Two years after selling its stake in the failed Oakajee port and rail project, Murchison Metals is set to be absorbed by major shareholder Mercantile Investment Company.
