A miner's bouquet

Article Abstract:

The financial performance of Portman, an iron ore company based in Western Australia is discussed. This small company reported an average earnings per share growth of 189% in the past three years. For achieving such a feat, the company confronted the environmentalists and eventually yielded to a friendly takeover bid from United States iron ore mining company, Cleveland-Cliffs. George Jones, the chairman of the company discusses the future prospects for the company.

United States, Acquisitions & mergers, Iron ores, Iron and Steel Foundries, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., CLF, Iron industry, Small and medium sized companies

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Desktop drill riggers

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A profile of Visean Online, a Melbourne based company integrating the services of geologists and other experts through Internet for achieving real-time oil drilling is presented. Ian Johnston and Matt Connolly, founders of the company, trace the growth of the startup since inception.

Executive changes & profiles, Oil and Gas Field Services, Officials and employees, Technology application, New business enterprises, Startups, Petroleum services industry, Oil well drilling, Johnston, Ian, Connolly, Matt

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Cloudy but fine

Article Abstract:

Cooper Brewery that caters to the premium beer market sector has achieved strong growth with annual revenue of nearly $90 millions in 2003. Key factors for the company's success are private ownership, marketing, and the popularity of cloudy beer.

Malt beverages, Brewing industry, Breweries

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