The Australian state of New South Wales has proposed changing its mining approval process to give greater consideration to environmental concerns, potentially threatening a colliery expansion planned by mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd.
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Glebe, Australia-based business-to-business (B2B) publishing firm The Intermedia Group added beer and cider consumer publication Beer & Brewer Magazine for an undisclosed sum to beef up its liquor title portfolio.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd, through its subsidiary Haynes Mechanical, picked up a 70% stake in Singleton, Australia-based mining machinery provider TFP Engineering for A$3.2 million (MYR9.5 million).
Paddington, Australia-based golf club industry software provider MSL Solutions purchased North Sydney, New South Wales-based handicapping system manager Golf Link Partners (GLP) for an undisclosed sum to expand its company portfolio.
Melbourne, Victoria-based financial planning firm Financial Index Wealth Accountants (Findex) agreed to take over Sydney, New South Wales-based high net worth advisory company Centric Wealth Ltd for an unconfirmed amount.
Victoria, Australia-based truck and trailer parts supplier MaxiPARTS acquired Wagga Wagga, New South Wales-based vehicle spare parts seller RW International Parts for an undisclosed amount to expand its retail network in the country.
Chinese conglomerate Shenhua has dropped out from the bid for New South Wales (NSW) power generator Macquarie Generation (MacGen), leaving only three bidders, according to a report.
The State Grid Corp of China officially completed the $7.5-billion purchase of interests in Australian power firms SP AusNet and Jemena from utilities group Singapore Power.
New South Wales, Australia-based dairy firm Bega Cheese Ltd will consider stake options after dropping out of the three-way takeover contest for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co.
Fairfax Media Ltd, the leading diversified media firm in Australia, has purchased property data and mapping company Property Data Solutions Pty Ltd for approximately USD30 million.
