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De Grey Mining is looking to institutional investors to fund the development of what it believes may become one of the largest producing gold mines in Australia.

APM has finalised the terms of its stockmarket float, with the Perth company planning to raise $972 million, confirming it as WA’s largest-ever IPO.

Shares in mega stock market float APM Human Services International made a soft start today, falling slightly but still leaving the company worth more than $3 billion.

Firefinch is set to pocket $100 million from institutional investors to advance the Morila gold and recently revised Goulamina lithium project in Mali.

“It has been a busy year and it continues to be,” is how Simon Reed describes current market conditions in Western Australia.

Australian contractor CIMIC has told shareholders to take no action in response to a takeover proposal from majority shareholder HOCHTIEF that lifted shares by 33 per cent.

Mark Beyer’s recent opinion piece ‘Is this prudent use of taxpayers’ money?’ asks a critical question about the relationship between the public and private sector economies.

Altamin shares were catapulted to a 12-month high on the back of an unsolicited off-market takeover attempt from its largest backer.

The state government is forging ahead with its bid to rapidly transform Western Australia into a renewable energy powerhouse, but questions remain about the practicalities of the shift.

Genesis Minerals is set to acquire WA gold miner Dacian Gold in a scrip deal valuing the target at $111 million, with non-executive director Nev Power to resign should the purchase go ahead.

The Adrian Fini, Ben Lisle and Kyle Jeavons-led developer bought the heritage-listed Fremantle site for $6.86m from Midland Brick heiress Marylyn New.

WA's chief scientist has bemoaned 'a decade of nothingness' on federal energy policy while expressing cautious optimism about a change in approach with a new government in Canberra.

Global private equity fund Appian has agreed to invest up to $94 million in the Gorno project by South Perth-based mining company Altamin.

DLA Piper’s Perth office will recruit two new partners, including a special counsel from Gilbert + Tobin, amid what managing partner Amber Matthews has called a competitive market in town.

ASX-listed explorer Ardiden has sold off its interest in a lithium joint venture to partner and investee company Green Technology Metals in a deal worth up to $18.5 million.

APM is set to to buy NDIS therapy provider Everyday Independence for $52 million-plus in the company’s third acquisition since listing on the ASX over a year ago.

Mineral Resources hopes to bolster its position in Western Australia’s energy sector by acquiring Norwest Energy, of which keen Perth Basin investor Gina Rinehart is also a shareholder.

Perth-based Catalyst Metals announced it has agreed on $66 million for its off-market scrip takeover bid of Sydney-headquartered gold explorer Vango Mining.

Corporate advisory business Sternship Advisers and law firms Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Hamilton Locke lifted their market shares in 2022.

Perth-based mining technology company Imdex is raising $224 million to bankroll the $300 million-plus acquisition of industry competitor Devico.

Gina Rinehart-backed Catalyst Metals has inked a $C55 million merger with Toronto-based Superior Gold, just a month after securing control of Vango Mining.

Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Berhad has bought national equipment hire agency Onsite Rental for $635 million to diversify its presence in the Australian market.

Mincor Resources has told investors to accept a $760 million cash offer on the table from Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals in the absence of a superior proposal.

Develop Global has lined up a $150 million scrip deal to buy lithium junior Essential Metals, after securing the backing of major shareholder Mineral Resources.

The lobby group for big business has backed up its support for a Voice to Parliament by disclosing its members have substantially boosted their Indigenous employment and procurement.

De Grey has launched a $300 million capital raising to start making a mine out of its Hemi deposit, while the inevitable sting of inflation lifts build costs to $1.3 billion.

Raleigh Finlayson-led Genesis Minerals has made an improved offer to secure the remaining shares it doesn’t already own in Dacian Gold, a dormant goldminer key to plans for the region.

Ora Banda Mining has struck a $26 million joint venture and farm-in agreement with conglomerate Wesfarmers for its lithium mining rights at its Goldfields foothold.

Genesis Minerals has paid $53 million for two gold projects under a deal with Kin Mining, adding to the mid-tier goldminer’s consolidation of assets in Leonora.

Kali Metals has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is set to start trading next week after raising $15 million through an initial public offering.

The annual Business News corporate finance survey has highlighted the top advisers in the WA market and the emergence of a new style of strategic investor.

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has expanded its banking and finance practice by acquiring boutique West Perth firm Wright Legal.

Metals Acquisition Limited has made a strong debut on the Australian stock market after raising $325 million, claiming the title of the largest mining listing in more than five years.

A panel of experienced professionals within the energy industry have had their say on the importance of cultural collaboration and understanding.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the GST debate, the iron ore market, the energy transition and the new debate over uranium mining, Maali Group’s collapse, apartments in Scarborough and the Shenton Quarter project.

The West Perth company says the proceeds, in tandem with cash on hand, will fully fund the equity component of its $1.3 billion Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.

ASX-listed De Grey Mining has received a series of credit approved term sheets from domestic and international banks, as it pushes towards developing its Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.

Copper play Metals Acquisition Limited has launched a $140 million placement which it says could aid inorganic growth opportunities.

Business News’ corporate finance survey shines a light on the top financial and legal advisers in WA amid a surge in gold sector activity.