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New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX:NHC) makes takeover bid for Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC)

New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX:NHC) enters bidding race for Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC), news Xstrata may also make a bid.

Macarthur Coal (ASX:MCC) bidding battle

Swiss-based miner Xstrata reportedly plans to join the bidding battle for Brisbane based Macarthur Coal (ASX:MCC).

Seven (ASX:SEV) WesTrac decision nears

The Seven Network’s (ASX:SEV) second largest independent shareholder, Perennial Investment Partners, is expected to announce today whether it will support Seven’s proposed $2 billi…

Peabody Energy requests injunction against the Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) shareholder meeting

Peabody Energy asks the Australian government’s takeover’s panel to step in and prevent Macarthur Coal Ltd’s (ASX:MCC) shareholder meeting on April 12.

Arrow Energy Ltd (ASX:AOE) finds potential major gas resource in NSW

Arrow Energy Ltd (ASX:AOE) says it has found a potentially major coal-seam gas resource in New South Wales.

SAI Global Ltd (ASX:SAI) acquires UK based FoodCheck

SAI Global Ltd (ASX:SAI) acquires UK based provider of assurance services in the food sector, FoodCheck.

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) raises $350 million

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) completes a $350 million institutional placement announced yesterday.

Qantas (ASX:QAN) mechanical woes

Qantas (ASX:QAN) has been forced to dispel fears about passenger safety following a series of mechanical problems involving some of the airline’s planes in the past week.

Sigma (ASX:SIP) responds to ASX

Sigma Pharmaceuticals (ASX:SIP) has defended its disclosure of events that led to a nearly $500m in goodwill write-downs on its balance sheet.

Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) rejects sweetened offer from Peabody Energy

Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) again rejects US coal major Peabody Energy's sweetened $14 a share offer for the coal miner.

Mirvac Group Ltd (ASX:MGR) capital raising/potential acquisition of WOT

Mirvac Group Ltd (ASX:MGR) enters into exclusive discussions with Westpac Banking Coporation (ASX:WBC) for potential acquisition of WOT and announces a $350M capital raising.

Atlas Iron Ltd (ASX:AGO) to benefit from the BHP and Rio recent iron ore price negotiations

Atlas Iron Ltd (ASX:AGO) says it stands to benefit from recent iron ore price negotiations made by top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Vale.

Tatts Group (ASX:TTS) CEO little sympathy for NSW Lotteries bidding losers

Tatts Group Ltd’s (ASX:TTS) CEO Dick McIlwain has little sympathy for his rivals who lost out on the NSW Lotteries contract.

Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) secures contract with Western Power worth a potential $325M

Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) subsidiary Thiess Services secures a new electrical performance based contract with Western Power.

Seven Network Ltd (ASX:SEV) and WesTrac merger faces hurdle

Shareholders advised to vote against Kerry Stokes proposed $3 billion merger of the Seven Network Ltd (ASX:SEV) and mining equipment company WesTrac.

FIRB approval not yet given for PetroChina/Royal Dutch Shell bid for Arrow Energy Ltd (ASX:AOE)

PetroChina and Royal Dutch Shell deny media report that said they had received Australian FIRB approval for their takeover bid for Arrow Energy Ltd (ASX:AOE).

Panax Geothermal Ltd (ASX:PAX) Salamander 1 well hits steam

Panax Geothermal Ltd (ASX:PAX) says a drilling rig at its Salamander-1 well in South Australia has produced steam.

Alcoa Inc (ASX:AAI) increases investment in Saudi Arabia project

Alcoa Inc (ASX:AAI) to increase its investment in a planned $10.8 billion aluminium project in Saudi Arabia.

Cougar Metals NL (ASX:CGM) secures drilling program for project in Uruguay

Cougar Metals NL (ASX:CGM) enters into MOU with a privately owned mineral resources company to provide 75,000 metres of surface drilling at the resource company’s magnetite project…

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) says it will not exceed any RBA rate hike today

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) pledges not to exceed any interest rate rise handed down by the Reserve Bank today.

ACCC demands further info from JV partners BHP Billiton Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO)

ACCC demands further information from BHP Billiton Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) regarding their iron ore joint venture.

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) receives offer for Alcan Beauty Packaging

Global miner Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) receives a binding offer from Sun European Partners to acquire the Alcan Beauty Packaging business.

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:VBA) to buy up to 105 new aircraft from Boeing

Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:VBA) agrees to buy up to 105 new 737 aircraft from manufacturer Boeing.

Bright Food Group sweetens offer for CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) spin off Sucrogen

CSR Ltd (ASX:CSR) receives sweetened offer from China’s Bright Food Group for the company’s spin-off sugar and renewable energy business, Sucrogen.

Lihir Gold Ltd (ASX:LGL) rejects Newcrest advances and appoints new CEO

Lihir Gold Ltd (ASX:LGL) rejects a takeover offer from Newcrest Mining and appoints a new CEO.

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