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Drillsearch Energy identifies future oil producer

14 Jul 2010 - Drillsearch Energy Ltd (ASX:DLS) says exploration of a well in south west Queensland has identified it as a possible future oil producer.

Queensland gas project stalled

14 Jul 2010 - $35 billion of Australian coal seam gas projects will be delayed following the environment minister asking for further study into the potential environmental impact.

Avexa appoints interim CEO

13 Jul 2010 - Avexa Ltd (ASX:AVX) has appointed Dr Jonathan Coates as interim CEO and chief scientific officer.

Energy Resources reports drop in H1 production

13 Jul 2010 - Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ASX:ERA) has posted a 36% drop in first half uranium oxide production, with full year output expected to fall by up to 18% on the p…

APN News and Media CEO to resign

13 Jul 2010 - APN News and Media Ltd (ASX:APN) has announced CEO Brendan Hopkins will leave the company.

Emeco provides FY10 earnings guidance

13 Jul 2010 - Emeco Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHL) expects to report net profit of between $40 to $41 million for the 2010 financial year.

Ivanhoe to aquire Osborne Mine

13 Jul 2010 - Ivanhoe Australia Ltd (ASX:IVA) has come one step closer to acquiring the copper gold operation Osborne Mine asset in north west Queensland.

Alcoa posts US$136M quarterly profit

13 Jul 2010 - Manufacturing company Alcoa Inc (ASX:AAI) posted a profit of US$136 million for the three months to June 30, compared to a loss of US$454 million for the same time la…

BHP Olympic Dam mine expansion doubts

09 Jul 2010 - BHP Billiton’s Ltd (ASX:BHP) plans for the Olympic Dam mine expansion are in doubt.

Grange Resources and BlueScope agree to iron ore price

12 Jul 2010 - Mining company Grange Resources Ltd (ASX:GRR) agrees to a US$150 per dry metric tonne interim price with BlueScope Steel for iron ore pellets delivered from Grange’s …

Billabong acquires Canadian retailer RVCA

12 Jul 2010 - Billabong International Ltd (ASX:BBG) acquires Canadian apparel brand RVCA for an undisclosed sum.

Sigma negotiates takeover with Aspen

12 Jul 2010 - Sigma Pharmaceuticals (ASX:SIP) continuing to work with Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd on improving Aspen’s bid to takeover Sigma.

Orica focused on mining-related aquisitions

12 Jul 2010 - Orica (ASX:ORI) CEO Graeme Liebelt focussed on adding new mining-related acquisitions to the company’s portfolio.

China invests $49M in IMX Resources

12 Jul 2010 - Miner and resource developer IMX Resources NL (ASX:IXR) says China’s Sichuan Taifeng will invest $49 million into IMX and the Cairn Hill project.

Conquest sweetens bid for North Queensland Metals

09 Jul 2010 - Conquest Mining Ltd (ASX:CQT) sweetens bid for North Queensland Metals Ltd (ASX:NQM) increasing the cash component of its offer by 5 cents.

Founder of DMC Mining resigns

09 Jul 2010 - Founder of West African focused iron ore explorer DMC Mining Ltd (ASX:DMM) resigns.

New David Jones stores for WA

09 Jul 2010 - Retailer David Jones (ASX:DJS) has terminated its lease with Westfield at Fountain Gate and is looking to open new stores in Western Australia.

Ansell to accelerate growth

09 Jul 2010 - Ansell Ltd (ASX:ANN) has reorganised its business, establishing four Global Business Units to accelerate growth.

Shell looks for stake in Santos operated GLNG

09 Jul 2010 - Royal Dutch/Shell is interested in acquiring a stake in the Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) operated Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas project.

Toll Holdings acquires UK freight forwarding companies

09 Jul 2010 - Toll Holdings Ltd (ASX:TOL) acquires UK-based freight forwarding companies WT Sea Air Group and Genesis Forwarding Group for $150 million.

CSR provides trading update

08 Jul 2010 - CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) says construction activity remains weak and the sustainability of longer term housing starts unclear.

Orica shareholders likely to vote in favour of Dulux demerger

08 Jul 2010 - Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) says close to 99% of proxy votes have been made in favour of the demerger of its Dulux paint group from the company.

Lend Lease Group signs UK project agreement

08 Jul 2010 - Developer Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) has signed an agreement with the London Borough of Southwark for the $2.7 billion regeneration of urban project Elephant and Cast…

Harvey Norman completes Clive Peeters takeover

08 Jul 2010 - Household goods retailer Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX:HVN) completes the sale of Clive Peeters Ltd for an expected $55 million.

Sigma shareholder wants larger offer

08 Jul 2010 - One of Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:SIP) largest shareholders, Orbis Australia, says Aspen Pharmacare’s offer of 55 cents a share too low and Sigma should hold out …

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