Stuart Owen

A flood of money for goldminers has defined WA’s corporate finance market this year, with Canaccord Genuity and Macquarie Capital leading the charge.

For the second year running, Macquarie Capital and Canaccord Genuity have topped Business News’ league table for capital raisings.

Corporate advisers expect a more difficult market after a very buoyant period, but also see a silver lining.

Cashed-up lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has signalled it will be targeting acquisition opportunities with the recruitment of senior Macquarie Capital executive John Stanning.

Assets predicted to play a role in the energy transition have emerged as a prominent driver on the local merger and acquisition front.

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