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Mirabela Nickel Ltd (ASX:MBN) posts a loss for the March quarter

In its first full quarter of financial reporting since the company began producing nickel, Mirabela Nickel Ltd (ASX:MBN) posts a $25.17 million loss.

ACCC blocked litigation funder IMF (Australia) (ASX:IMF) launching class action against banks

ACCC blocked litigation funder IMF (Australia) (ASX:IMF) from launching class action against some of the major banks.

Institutional investors show support for Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX:GBG) capital raising

Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX:GBG) receives strong support from institutional investors for its capital raising announced yesterday.

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSP) receives takeover approach

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSP) receives a takeover approach from a private equity consortium, valuing the company at around $1.74 billion.

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) drug allegations

ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is under investigation over an alleged drug ring suspected to have been operating out of a Melbourne branch, according to the Herald Sun newspaper.

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) staff pay deal

It’s estimated around 100,000 staff at Woolworths (ASX:WOW) will get pay rises as well as other entitlements under a massive private sector pay deal.

Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:SIP) CFO resigns

Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:SIP) announces the resignation of chief financial officer, Mark Smith, effective immediately.

Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX:GBG) to raise up to $206.4 million

Gindalbie Metals Ltd (ASX:GBG) to raise up to $206.4 million to help fund the development of the Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia.

Optus reports a 16% jump in profit for the year

Optus reports a 16% jump in profit for the year and says the fourth quarter was its strongest in five years for new mobile customer additions.

LNG Ltd (ASX:LNG) granted an EA for LNG plant in Gladstone

LNG Ltd (ASX:LNG) given the environmental tick of approval for its liquefied natural gas project in Gladstone.

Jetset (ASX:JET) travel synergies

Jetset Travelworld (ASX:JET) and Stella Travel Services have joined forces with a 50/50 merger, that’s set to advance their position in the travel sector.

News Corp (ASX:NWS) tax battle

The ATO starts its court appeal against a decision to award News Corp (ASX:NWS) over $500 million in tax benefits.

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) rejects a takeover bid from three of its biggest shareholders

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) rejects a takeover bid from three of its biggest shareholders but says it is willing to explore opportunities to work with the companies.

Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) signs contract worth $1B with Toll Holdings (ASX:TOL)

Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) signs a long-term contract with freight forwarding company Toll Holdings (ASX:TOL) for the haulage of intermodal rail freight.

CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) posts a full year loss

CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) reports a full year loss of $111.7 million on the back of impairment charges.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) cash earnings of $1.5B for Mar qtr

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) says unaudited cash earnings for the March quarter came to $1.5 billion.

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) becomes takeover target

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has become the target of a takeover bid by three of its largest shareholders after they refused to take part in the company’s capital raising to fund the…

Henderson Group Plc (ASX:HGG) looking to expand

Henderson Group Plc (ASX:HGG) looking for opportunities to expand the business after a strong performance in the March quarter.

Ausenco Ltd (ASX:AAX) awarded a $53 million contract for work at the Kestrel JV

Ausenco Ltd (ASX:AAX) awarded a $53 million contract to manage underground, surface infrastructure construction and coal preparation plant upgrade work for the Kestrel Joint Ventur…

Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) hit with a $1.11B non cash impairment charge

Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) says it expects to report a non-cash impairment charge of around $1.11 billion in the second half of the year to June 30, 2010.

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) receives environmental approval for Pilbara expansion

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) given the green light by the state Environmental Protection Authority for the proposed expansion of its operations in the Pilbara.