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BHP victoria gas project gets the nod

13 Dec 2012 - BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been granted approval for its share in the Longford Gas Conditioning plant in Victoria.

Graincorp rejects second US bid

13 Dec 2012 - Graincorp Limited (ASX:GNC) has rejected a sweetened takeover offer of $2.78 billion from US food processing giant Archer Daniels Midland.

Galaxy Resources to raise $20M

13 Dec 2012 - Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is set to announce a $20 million capital raising following the fatal incident at its Jiangsu lithium carbonate plant.

Macmahon exits construction

13 Dec 2012 - Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) will exit the construction business after signing an MOU with Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI).

Echo appoints new CEO

12 Dec 2012 - Echo Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:EGP) is set to appoint former US based gaming and entertainment executive John Redmond as its new CEO, subject to regulatory app…

Crown targets Chinese push

12 Dec 2012 - Crown Limited (ASX:CWN) is reportedly in talks with Tourism Australia and tourism bodies in Victoria and Western Australia to embark on a marketing campaign in China.

GWA to cut 230 jobs

12 Dec 2012 - The cost cutting measures come as GWA combines its Dux Hot Water and GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens business, to form a larger multi-focused business.

BHP to offload Browse JV interests

12 Dec 2012 - BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will sell its interests in the East Browse and West Browse joint ventures in Western Australia for $1.63 billion.

Lynas responds to plant waste ultimatum

12 Dec 2012 - In the face of more controversy Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) affirms the validity of its temporary operating license and ability to continue operations.

Rio Tinto sells Palabora stake for $373M

12 Dec 2012 - Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) sells its 57.7 per cent stake in South African copper producer Palabora Mining Company Limited for $US373 million.

Downer EDI lowers FY earnings target

11 Dec 2012 - Downer EDI Limited’s (ASX:DOW) earnings will be impacted by its settlement of a legal dispute in Singapore.

Lend Lease wins Darling Harbour precinct contract

11 Dec 2012 - Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) has been selected as preferred bidder by the NSW government to deliver complex at Darling Harbour.

NAB cuts deposit rates

11 Dec 2012 - National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) says it will cut deposit rates by 0.25 percentage points.

Centro requests name change and fresh start

11 Dec 2012 - Centro Retail Australia Limited (ASX:CRF) says it plans to change its name to Federation Centres in an effort to overcome a troubled past.

Westpac to invest $240M in new branch format

11 Dec 2012 - A third of Westpac Banking Corporation’s (ASX:WBC) branches will see staff reductions and a cut down in floor space.

Austal wins $1.6M Oman contract

11 Dec 2012 - Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) has been awarded a $1.6 million fleet maintenance services contract for the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard.

Atlas completes $US325M funding package

10 Dec 2012 - Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) completes a $US325 million financing package and remains on track to meet its Pilbara iron ore production targets by December next year.

Australand receives non-binding proposal

10 Dec 2012 - Australand Property Group (ASX:ALZ) receives a non-binding acquisition proposal pertaining to its Investment Property Portfolio and its commercial and Industrial busi…

Graincorp takeover likely to face Chinese scrutiny

10 Dec 2012 - Graincorp Limited’s (ASX:GNC) proposed takeover by US company Archer Daniels Midland is reportedly set to face delays following the likely scrutiny China’s Ministry o…

Leighton's desal project on track for completion

10 Dec 2012 - Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) is a step closer to finishing its Victorian desalination project, with the project expected to reach completion by the end of this…

Village Roadshow to gain $6.5M from centre sale

10 Nov 2012 - Village Roadshow Limited (ASX:VRL) will gain about $6.5 million from divesting a distribution centre in New South Wales.

Goodman Fielder sells $40M NZ business

10 Nov 2012 - Goodman Fielder Limited (ASX:GFF) inks a deal to sell its Champion flour milling business for about $40 million to Japan’s largest milling company.

Coal of Africa sacks 178 employees

07 Dec 2012 - Perth based Coal of Africa Limited (ASX:CZA) says it has dismissed 178 employees at its Mooiplaats coal mine in South Africa.

ACCC raises red flag on Woolies buy

07 Dec 2012 - Woolworths Limited’s (ASX:WOW) proposed acquisition of an IGA supermarket in Canberra has reportedly raised questions with the competition regulator.

Cromwell Property to raise $163M

07 Dec 2012 - Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW) has announced a $163 million equity raising via new shares, at an issue price of $0.785.

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