James Arbuthnott
Deals correspondent
James previously covered energy and mining M&A at Mergermarket. Before that he covered high yield and distressed debt at Reorg.
Woollies has mandated two Japanese banks and two Australian lenders to manage a potential new bond issue.
Miners say the Australian government wants to become a "circuit breaker" by replicating China's rare earths industry.
Brazil-focused oil and gas producer Karoon Energy is negotiating with international banks to increase its loan facility in a matter of weeks.
WICET now faces industrial action and a new majority owner of one of its shippers, while one of WICET's lenders sold out due to ESG concerns
Executives from Kroll's Sydney office have met with rival firms, triggering speculation it's on the hunt for acquisitions.
Sydney-based private debt investor Causeway has launched a second credit fund, to buy loans and lend directly to emerging Australian companies.
Australian swimwear icon Seafolly is close to finalising a $10 million private debt makeover
Moves by the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) to refinance US$2 billion in debt will test Australian, European and Japanese banks' ESG policies.
Queensland's WICET has begun talks for an early refinancing in a major test of market appetite for exposure to coal.
UK hedge fund Bell Rock is preparing to escalate its campaign against Whitehaven Coal over its interest in acquiring BHP's coal mines.
The sizzle of Barbeques Galore's sale process is attracting trade players from offshore.
Australian private debt investor Longreach Credit sold its exposure in uptown wristwatch retailer Kennedy.
The West Australian billionaire created a stir when she emerged this week with a stake in already under offer lithium play Liontown. What is she really up to?
Ross Garnaut backed ZEN Energy is looking for high-yield loans to fund its projects and future contracts
US chemicals giant Albemarle's $6.6 billion bid for Liontown Resources has created a M&A window for junior lithium miners that may not stay open for long.
BHP is set to select a preferred bidder for its Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in coming weeks, and private credit funds are expected to play a key financing role.
Personal loan financier Harmoney is shopping around for new debt and has appointed Grant Samuel to advise it.
Aurora Healthcare has hired PwC for a potential refinancing while UBS drums up interest in a sale of the business.
The sale of Chinese owned copper and gold company Chinova is gathering steam,with advisors running the process calling for expressions of interest.
