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Bandanna Energy Limited (ASX:BND) is pleased to release quarterly report for the three months ended 30 June 2010.
D'Aguilar Gold Limited (ASX:DGR) are pleased to provide the following update to the market regarding the Group's activities.
The Australian shares opened firmer this morning after Wall Street rose on speculation that the Federal Reserve would provide more stimulus to the US economy. Mining sector delivered a strong gain in early trade, as BHP Billiton posted a report of record annual production.
Leading dedicated Coal Seam Gas (CSG) producer WestSide Corporation Ltd (ASX:WCL) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer following the completion of its major Bowen Basin joint venture acquisition.
A boost in resources stocks on Friday helped to break the eight-day losing streak in Australian stocks market. The local market finished marginally higher at the close, despite the proposed new minerals resources rent tax sparked a strong gain in early trade. This is largely due to Investors' refocuse on global economy issues.
Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) welcomes the Australian Competition Tribunal's decision to declare BHP Billiton's (ASX:BHP) (PINK:BHPLF) Goldsworthy railway in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, saying the move helped pave the way for opportunities for substantial increases in Atlas' iron ore production.
Australian share market lost momentum on Thursday, despite the change of Australia's Prime Minister pushed the market higher earlier. Resources shares surged on expectation that discussions between the government and the miners could end the uncertainty caused by the proposed mining tax. The local market ended slightly lower led by financials stocks. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gave up 6.4 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 4479.7 while the broader All Ordinaries index fell 5.3 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 4504.1.
Australian shares fell for a second straight session on Thursday as investors were disappointed with the US existing home sales data and not expecting any inspiring results from new home sales. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index lost 72.2 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 4486.1 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was off 71.9 points, or 1.6 per cent, at 4509.4.
Alinta Energy Group (ASX:AEJ), formerly known as Babcock & Brown Power, said it has received a number of indicative, non-binding, confidential bids while the power generator is in the process of the restructure of its finance facilities. These bids include bids for both whole of business and parts of the business.
The Australia share market Monday closed firmer on hope of a gradual appreciation of the Chinese yuan. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 60.7 points, or 1.33 per cent, to 4612.6 points and the broader All Ordinaries index added 58.6 points, or 1.28 per cent, to 4632.7 points. The market was also inspired by the news that Australian federal government struck a A$11 billion deal with Telstra over the planned national broadband network.
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