Jessica joined Business News in August 2019 after completing an internship with Adelaide-based online publication The Lead. She covers a variety of topics at Business News for both online and print, including junior mining, sport, health, and technology. Jessica completed a Bachelor of Media at the University of Adelaide in 2019, with a major in journalism, and a Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University in 2014 (marketing and advertising). She is a former paralegal with national firm Galilee Solicitors.
Westgold Resources’ proposed takeover of fellow goldminer Gascoyne Resources cannot proceed after the Supreme Court of WA approved a conflicting merger deal with Firefly Resources.
Perth-based Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured its largest contract to date, for work on Sydney’s new $5.3 billion international airport.
A bidder’s statement has been sent to the shareholders of Gascoyne Resources, who will consider a $120 million takeover proposal while a conflicting merger deal heads to court next week.
FIRM Construction will complete a series of upgrades to senior schools in Ocean Reef and Mandurah, while ADCO Constructions has secured work in South Hedland.
Chemical manufacturer Albemarle hopes to build a 73MW power station at its proposed Kemerton lithium refinery in WA, replacing an original plan to source power from the South West grid.
Subiaco-based West African Resources is raising funds to acquire another gold project in Burkina Faso where construction is expected to start early next year.
Westgold Resources has improved its all-scrip offer for fellow Western Australian goldminer Gascoyne Resources, following a rejected application to the Takeovers Panel.
The Takeovers Panel has rejected an application submitted by Westgold Resources in relation to its hostile takeover offer for fellow Western Australian goldminer Gascoyne Resources.
Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals has approved the $1.2 billion Mardie salt and potash project, with main works to start early next year subject to completion of funding arrangements.
Receivers have been appointed to Salt Lake Potash after the embattled business was unable to repay creditors and raise further funds needed for its Lake Way project in the Goldfields.
Canadian miner Noront Resources is now recommending shareholders take up a new cash offer from BHP, trumping an earlier bid from Andrew Forrest-backed Wyloo Metals.
SRG Global’s Indigenous joint venture has been awarded with a five-year contract to provide maintenance and shutdown services to Fortescue Metals Group.
A local medtech focused on the early detection of heart disease has sought $40 million through an IPO, which will in part be used to fund the development and commercialisation of its software.
Westgold Resources has submitted its bidder’s statement for Gascoyne Resources following a week of contention related to the multi-million-dollar takeover.
Westgold Resources has thrown new shade over its takeover target, calling Gascoyne Resources' recently announced business plan "speculative" and "high risk".
The federal government will provide half the funding for a salt and potash project to be developed by Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, after committing an extra $150 million.
The bidder for goldminer Gascoyne Resources has sought orders from the Takeovers Panel to address matters related to a conflicting merger with Firefly Resources.
Gran Designs has been fined for issues at a home built in Perth's hills, months after the death of a worker on another project led to a $175,000 penalty.
Rio Tinto is considering the use of sustainable technology in its steelmaking process, joining the likes of Fortescue and BHP in tackling the iron ore sector’s emissions challenge.
Potash player Kalium Lakes has deferred its debt repayments as part of a financial restructure that includes the company launching a heavily discounted share placement.
Besra Gold has returned to the ASX after a restructuring, while E79 Gold Mines has started trading and Medallion Metals has spun out its nickel assets.