Perth miner Galaxy Resources has announced plans to merge with joint venture partner General Mining Corporation to create a larger lithium-focused company, in a deal worth $216 million.
Online screening and verification company CVCheck has announced plans to raise up to $7.6 million from investors as it wraps up its acquisition of New Zealand-based company Resume Check.
Seven West Media has this morning confirmed plans to buy Perth’s The Sunday Times newspaper and the Perth Now website from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
Two Perth-based resources companies are planning to switch sectors with the acquisition of cancer-based biotechnology firms, with one planning a backdoor listing and the other seeking support for an IPO.
Junior miners Azure Minerals, Cazaly Resources, Antipa Minerals and First Graphite have raised a combined $25.1 million to fund ongoing work at their respective projects.
Israel-based materials company Dotz Nano has joined the wave of tech firms from that country seeking to raise capital in Australia via a listing on the ASX.
Innovative concrete manufacturer Eden Energy has tapped investors for a $10.3 million capital raising to fund the expansion of its product in the United States.
Two petroleum industry executives with a strong Perth connection have struck a deal that will see Oil Search boost liquefied natural gas development in Papua New Guinea, after negotiating a $US2.2 billion ($A3 billion) deal to buy InterOil.
Outgoing migme chairman Howard Dawson plans to become a director of a Singapore-founded fantasy sports company that is seeking an ASX listing through Nevada Iron, as another Perth company backed out of a tech acquisition because of an ASX ruling.
Local gold explorer Echo Resources has received firm commitments for a $3.23 million capital raising to fund ongoing work at its Julius project in the Goldfields.
A newly-established trust managed by Charter Hall has purchased four properties leased by Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group in a deal worth $82 million.
Online screening and verification company CVCheck has entered the international market through the purchase of New Zealand company Resume Check in a deal worth nearly $2 million.
Perth-based confectionary company Yowie Group has tapped investors for a $32 million capital raising to fund an expanded rollout of its product in the US market.
Subiaco-based Lithex Resources will make a second attempt at a backdoor listing, announcing plans to acquire an Israel-based battery technology company in a deal worth $28.7 million.
Shares in North Fremantle-based Kingston Resources have surged on news the company plans to raise $6.8 million to fund the purchase and exploration of several lithium tenements in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Junior gold miners Dynasty Resources and Orinoco Gold have announced plans to raise a combined $2.6 million to fund ongoing work at their respective projects.
Subiaco-based Paynes Find Gold is seeking to become a lithium miner through the reverse takeover and backdoor listing of a European mining company backed by local businessman Tony Sage.
Australian energy company AWE has knocked back a $421.4 million takeover bid from a private equity firm, labelling the offer opportunistic and below fair value.
Aspermont has announced plans to raise up to $10 million by offering shares to investors and converting debt, as it seeks to shore up its balance sheet.
A Leederville-based company that makes camera and lighting accessories for cyclists is seeking an ASX listing through the reverse takeover of Voyager Global Group.
A US-founded tech company specialising in counter-drone systems has launched its prospectus for a $5 million initial public offering, with plans to list on the ASX by next month.
Pilbara-focused Flinders Mines has recommended its shareholders accept an improved takeover offer from private New Zealand company Todd Corporation that values the target at about $74 million.
Junior explorers Coventry Resources, Metals of Africa and Consolidated Zinc have tapped investors to raise a combined $13.7 million to fund ongoing development of their respective projects.
Mining-focused private equity firm Resource Capital Funds is seeking to privatise engineering and construction contractor Ausenco by way of a scheme of arrangement.
Perth-based Bulletin Resources has sold its remaining 20 per cent stake in the Halls Creek gold project to Pantoro in an all-scrip deal worth $13.7 million.
