Energy & Natural Resources

Australian mining company Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.7 billion takeover by South African mining company Gold Fields.

Allens has advised Spark Renewables on a successful bid for access rights for its Dinawan Energy hub project.

Two former Herbert Smith Freehills partners who specialise in infrastructure law have joined forces to launch  a new legal and advisory firm.

In a "unique approach" to public-private partnerships, Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised the sponsors and contractors on a landmark project for Australia's first renewable energy zone. 

Boab Metals has agreed to buy a processing plant for $10 million from copper ore company Sandfire.

Woodside has signed off on the development of a $27 billion LNG facility in Louisiana that will see the company become one of the world's largest producers of natural gas by the 2030s.

Engineering firm Monadelphous will acquire a Perth-based provider of high-voltages services for $21.5 million.

A South Australian wind farm developer has lost its appeal of ruling ordering it to make a $21 million progress payment to joint venture partners GE Renewable Energy and Elecnor.

Australian gold miner Alkane has entered a merger agreement with Canada's Mandalay to create a diversified gold and antimony producer with three operating mines.

K&L Gates has hired a White & Case partner with over 25 years of experience on major projects to join its Melbourne office.