Deals

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. 

Property investor Harry Stamoulis is reportedly in talks to buy an office tower on Melbourne's Collins Street for $200 million.

Sydney's landmark Crystal Palace Hotel has been sold after 45 years to Feros family-owned JDA Hotels.

Infrastructure and real asset investment firm Stonepeak has entered a deal to acquire a 75 per cent interest in Queensland-based commercial fuel and logistics provider IOR Group.

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.

Building materials giant James Hardie has promised it won't seek foreign exempt listing status and will not de-list from the ASX without the green light from shareholders, following backlash to its $14 billion merger with US home decking provider AZEK.

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.