2010/11/30 14:12 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) announced to shareholders at its 76th Annual General Meeting that its diversified model would deliver another solid performance in the coming year.
2010/11/18 13:30 - Australian Market Report of November 18, 2010 includes: Tanami Gold NL (ASX:TAM) announced A$8M plant upgrade in Western Australia; Syndicated Metals Limited (ASX:SMD) announced high-grade copper-gold discovery; Aphrodite Gold Limited (ASX:AQQ) reported shallow, high grade gold intersections in Western Australia; Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX:SVM) acquired 100% interest in the Tate River Project in Queensland.
2010/11/16 13:30 - Australian Market Report of November 16, 2010 includes: Mantra Resources Limited (ASX:MRU) Nyota resource increases by 20% to 101.4 Mlbs U3o8 in southern Tanzania; CBD Energy Limited (ASX:CBD) has begun work on its solar power plant in Thailand; Peninsula Minerals Limited (ASX:PEN) has completed a further 46 development drillholes at the Ross Project; Iron Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX:IRM) announced a 44.2Mt inferred bauxite resource increase in WA.
2010/10/27 13:30 - Australian Market Report of October 5, 2010 includes: Syngas Limited (ASX:SYS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China National Electric Equipment Corporation in relation the Clinton Coal to Liquid Project in South Australia; Kimberley Metals Limited (ASX:KBL) reports high grade silver and lead drilling results from Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project in Western Australia; Southern Cross Goldfields Limited (ASX:SXG) intersects near-surface haematite and magnetite mineralisation in Western Australia; Palace Resources Limited (ASX:PXR) is to acquire a 75% stake in three highly prospective Indonesian coal projects.
2010/10/26 13:30 - Australian Market Report of October 26, 2010 includes: Territory Uranium Company Limited (ASX:TUC) announced exciting Rare Earth discovery in the Northern Territory; Kangaroo Resources Limited (ASX:KRL) has re-commenced barging operations at its Mamahak Coking Coal Project in Indonesia; Elementos Limited (ASX:ELT) has discovered high-grade, polymetallic mineralisation in Argentina; BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) received final mining approvals for the Nullagine Iron Ore Joint Venture Project in Western Australia.
2010/10/25 16:50 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) today announced the exchange of contracts for sale of two lots at the M7 Hub industrial estate at Eastern Creek in Sydney.
2010/10/18 13:30 - Australian Market Report of October 18, 2010 includes: Marengo Mining (ASX:MGO) signed MOU with China NFC (SHE:000758) for copper-molybdenum-gold project In Papua New Guinea; Tap Oil Limited (ASX:TAP) commenced drilling at Manora-4 appraisal well in Thailand; Encounter Resources Limited (ASX:ENR) reported highest grade copper intersection to date in Western Australia; Petratherm Limited (ASX:PTR) is advancing its 8 MW Madrid Geothermal District Heating project in Spain.
2010/09/23 13:40 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) (PINK:BRKWF) Provides a Presentation on Financial Results For The Year Ended 31 July 2010, Accompanied by Speech Notes.
2010/09/23 10:20 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) (PINK:BRKWF) posted a Normal Net Profit After Tax ('NPAT') for the year ended 31 July 2010 of A$110.2 million, down 3.1% from A$113.7 million for the year ended 31 July 2009. After non-regular items, Brickworks' Headline NPAT was A$138.8 million, down 54.5% from A$305.2 million in the previous year.
2010/09/23 08:49 - Brickworks (ASX:BKW) today announced a steady financial result with Normalised Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $110.2 million for the full year ended 31 July 2010 compared to $113.7 million for last year. After non-regular items, Brickworks' Headline NPAT was $138.8 million, down 54.5% from $305.2 million recorded for the previous corresponding year.
2010/09/13 13:30 - Australian Market Report of September 13, includes: Arafura Resources Limited (ASX:ARU) has successful produced commercial quality separated Rare Earth Oxides; ABM Resources NL (ASX:ABU) announced Best gold intersections at the Buccaneer Gold Porphyry Prospect; John Holland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI), has been awarded a A$276 million marine contract; Austpac Resources N. L (ASX:APG) has signed an agreement with CMC Cometals Australia for the supply of raw materials.
2010/09/10 13:30 - Australian Market Report of September 10, includes; Diploma Group LLC (ASX:DGX) signs a contract for AED$60 million to construct a new government office building in the United Arab Emirates, Breakaway Resources Limited (ASX:BRW) completes four diamond drill hole as part of a joint venture with BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP), Cockatoo Coal Limited (ASX:COK) has entered into an Exclusivity Agreement with Mitsui & Co. Ltd (TYO:8031) (NASDAQ:MITSY)and Lend Lease (ASX:LLC) has entered into an Implementation Agreement with Sekisui House Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Sekisui House Limited (TYO:1928).
2010/08/26 13:30 - The Australian market opened firmer on Thursday as Wall Street ended its losing streak overnight. The broader All Ordinaries Index rose 0.57 per cent shortly after the opening bell.
2010/08/23 13:30 - Australian shares opened marginally lower following Wall Street's weak lead. Investors continued to place focus on the local news while the earnings season entered the final stage. The Australian dollar also opened lower on Monday over the federal election uncertainty. The local unit was trading at 88.63 US cents, down 0.44 per cent from Friday's close of 89.03 US cents.
2010/08/19 13:30 - The Australian shares opened slightly lower on Thursday despite Wall Street's positive lead. The focus of the local market continued to be the company earnings reports. In early trade, both the S&P/ASX200 index and the All Ordinaries fell 0.1 per cent.
2010/08/18 13:30 - Australian stocks opened higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rallied on encouraging economic data and positive quarterly earnings from retail giant Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT). Metals and oil were all trading higher on Tuesday.
2010/08/17 15:20 - Hosted by the China Ministry of Land & Resources and the Tianjin Municipal Government, the 12th annual China Mining Congress & Expo 2010 will be held at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center from November 16 through 18, 2010. The theme of this year's Congress & Expo is: The World and China in Mining Consolidation: Co-operation, Responsibility and Development.
2010/08/16 13:30 - The Australian share market opened lower after receiving negative leads from overseas over the weekend. Last week, Wall Street fell for four consecutive days and most metals and oil prices were lower.
2010/08/11 13:31 - The Australian stock market opened lower on Wednesday after US stocks dropped and oil and metals prices slipped overnight.
2010/08/04 13:31 - The Australian stock market opened lower on Wednesday, shedding gains after hitting a six-week high on the previous day. In early trade, S&P/ASX200 index was down 0.3 per cent, at 4558.1 points, while All Ordinaries index had fallen 0.28 per cent, to 4573.8 points. Financial and industrial stocks were down 0.5 per cent and the materials sector was 0.4 per cent lower.
2010/08/04 10:11 - Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Girotto(TM) and Gocrete(TM) precast concrete panel businesses from Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) for A$13.8 million.
2010/07/28 13:30 - The Australian stocks market opened higher for a fourth straight day led by financial sector. The benchmark ASX 200 share index was up 0.36 per cent while the broader All Ordinaries increased 0.26 per cent in early trade.
2010/07/28 13:11 - Hosted by the China Ministry of Land & Resources and the Tianjin Municipal Government, the 12th annual China Mining Congress & Expo 2010 will be held at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center from November 16 through 18, 2010. The theme of this year's Congress & Expo is: The World and China in Mining Consolidation: Co-operation, Responsibility and Development.
2010/07/28 12:52 - BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) has signed a long-term joint collaborative technical agreement with Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation (TYO:5401) to develop next-generation coated steel products for global building and construction markets. Under the agreement, the two companies will undertake joint research and development.
2010/07/23 15:47 - CuDeco Limited (ASX:CDU) has signed a contract with Sinosteel Equipment and Engineering Co. Ltd for the basic engineering design for the Rocklands Group copper project in Queensland, Australia.
2010/07/19 13:30 - The Australian market dropped sharply at opening on Monday following a plunge in Wall Street Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 2.52 per cent Friday after disappointing earnings reports from Bank of America, Citigroup and General Electric. Sharp falls in consumer confidence data also fueled concerns on US economy recovery.
2010/07/15 13:30 - Australian shares dropped Thursday after the mix leads from Wall Street. Sentiment was dented after the Federal Reserve slightly lowered its economic forecast, while the positive earnings reports and upbeat company outlooks helped to support the US market. Today in early trade, S&P/ASX200 index lost 0.75 per cent while the All Ordinaries fell 0.65 per cent.
2010/07/09 09:30 - Australian shares rallied on Thursday after a strong lead from overseas market, and the gains were fuelled by the better-than-expected employment data in Australia. Total employment was up by 45,900 in June, compared to expectations of an increase of 15,000. Australia's unemployment rate in June was a seasonally adjusted 5.1 per cent, beating the economists' prediction of 5.2 per cent.
2010/07/07 09:30 - The Australian shares rebounded strongly from early losses on Tuesday, helped by the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates steady at 4.5 per cent. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 54 points, or 1.3 per cent higher, at 4276.1, after hitting a 12-month low at opening. The broader All Ordinaries index gained 49.1 points, or 1.2 per cent, to 4299.7.
2010/07/06 12:34 - CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) said Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to sell its Asian Business to Danish stone wool producer Rockwool Group for A$128 million.
2010/07/06 10:20 - The Australian share market gave up its early gains to finish 0.3 per cent lower on Monday while Asian markets were weaker. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 16.6 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 4,222.1, while the broader All Ordinaries index shed 14.3 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 4,250.6.
2010/07/05 12:30 - CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) said it has agreed to sell its sugar and renewable energy business, Sucrogen, to Singapore listed agribusiness Wilmar International Limited (SIN:F34) for A$1.75 billion.
2010/06/30 09:30 - The Australian shares Tuesday posted losses for the sixth consecutive day as Asian markets were widely lower. Chinese market dropped more than 4 per cent due to a massive sell-off after the Agricultural Bank of China offered a lower-than-expected price in its Shanghai tranche IPO. Investors feared that this could be a signal of slow-down in fresh investment into Chinese equities.
2010/06/25 09:30 - 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.
2010/06/24 11:36 - Riversdale Mining (ASX:RIV) has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China's Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corporation (WISCO) and a logistics partnership agreement with the China Communications Construction Co (HKG:1800) for the development of the Zambeze coal project in Mozambique.
2010/06/23 14:39 - Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) wishes to advise that Gerry Grove-White has resigned after three years in his role as Managing Director to pursue other interests, with effect from 9 July 2010.
2010/06/22 09:30 - 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.
2010/06/21 09:30 - The Australian stocks Friday were cent higher in quiet trading. Investors remained cautious in the session, but Gold stocks jumped on higher gold prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 24.6 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 4551.9, while the broader All Ordinaries index rose 27.1 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 4574.1.
2010/06/17 13:30 - The Australian stocks market was slightly lower in early trade, while Wall Street delivered a flat lead overnight. Yesterday the local market posted a strong gain of 1.2 per cent, led by materials and energy stocks.
2010/06/16 13:15 - The Maryborough Sugar Factory Limited (ASX:MSF) is now in a position to proceed to the next stage of the planned joint venture with Bundaberg Sugar Limited, a subsidiary of Belgium's sugar mills group Finasucre, after advice from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
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