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Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott.

Kidman investors back Wesfarmers lithium charge

The Kidman deal is one of a number of acquisitions Wesfarmers has eyed up since since pocketing $3.17 billion from November's spin-off of Coles.

  • Alex Druce

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Wesfarmers Managing Director Rob Scott .

Wesfarmers charging ahead with acquisition of WA lithium miner

Wesfarmers is closer to increasing its presence in the battery metals sector after announcing it had confirmed the terms of its bid to acquire WA lithium miner Kidman Resources.

  • Hamish Hastie
Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott addresses the company's 2018 annual general meeting.

Wesfarmers mines a path towards electric vehicles

So why has Wesfarmers, which today is best known as a retailer, unveiled a $776 million bid for a lithium company that doesn’t yet have a mine in operation

  • Darren Gray
Wesfarmers boss CEO Rob Scott.

Kidman bid not a replacement for Lynas, says Wesfarmers chief

Rob Scott said Wesfarmers was open to engaging with Lynas management and the conglomerate could end up with both companies.

  • Patrick Hatch and Darren Gray
WA lithium miner heralds commitment to Australia after legal hurdle

WA lithium miner heralds commitment to Australia after legal hurdle

Kidman Resources has defended its commitment to Australian lithium as tries to convince the WA Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston to exempt it from spending obligations.

  • Hamish Hastie

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