Bridget Carter

Bridget Carter has worked as a writer and editor for The Australian’s DataRoom column since it was launched in 2013, focusing on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and investment banking. She has been a journalist for more than 18 years, covering a broad range of events and topics, including high profile court cases and crimes, natural disasters, social issues and company news.

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Quadrant’s gyms getting back in shape as losses narrow

The private equity-owned company that owns Fitness First Australia has faced the headwinds of a pandemic and now a cost-of-living crisis.

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Concrete pipes in Morey Street South Townsville. These concrete pipes have remained piled on the side of Morey Street in South Townsville opposite Victoria Park since last year due to State Government red tape. They are part of the councilupgrade of the South Townsville stormwater system.

CRH’s surprise move on Civilmart

A move by CRH to buy CPE Capital’s Civilmart business has raised eyebrows in the industrial sector, given that the business contains the assets that were previously part of Rocla Pipes.

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An undated handout photograph from Anglo American Plc shows coal being stockpiled at the Moura coal mine in Australia, released to the media on Monday, June 22, 2009. Xstrata Plc, the Swiss metals company that sold shares in London seven years ago, is seeking a merger with Anglo American Plc to create a mining group that would rival BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest. Source: VisMedia via Bloomberg News EDITOR'S NOTE: NO SALES. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Yancoal primed to snap up Anglo coal portfolio

Speculation is mounting that Swiss commodities trader Glencore is betting on a break-up play for the Anglo American coal portfolio, and that it may only be bidding for some of the assets.

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A large dump truck dwarfs a nearby vehicle as it drives at the Excel Coal Limited's Wambo Coal Mine in Hunter Valley, Australia. Australian exports rose to the second highest on record in October, narrowing the trade deficit more than expected, as miners including Portman Ltd. and BHP Billiton earned more from commodity shipments to China. Photographer: Michael Caronna/Bloomberg News.

Bowen Coking Coal gets investors over the line for $70m raise

After doubts its raising would succeed, Bowen Coking Coal is believed to have won over investors to tip in more funds.

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Victoria builder Symal to list as $437m company

Symal will head to the ASX boards in late November.

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Qscan Hobart will now provide imaging with an advanced prostate cancer diagnostic known as Illuccix ÃÂ® . Picture: Supplied

Hot healthcare auction starts to cool as bidders reassess I-MED

Some of the bidders in one of the country’s hottest healthcare auctions are asking plenty of questions.

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Hancock Prospecting chair Mrs Gina Rinehart in WA.

Why Gina Rinehart moved like lightning on MinRes

Chris Ellison, the embattled boss of Mineral Resources, needed money through the door fast. And it was Gina Rinehart who answered the call.

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Coal mining in an open pit - Worker is looking on the huge open pit

Bowen struggles to raise $70m

Bowen Coking Coal appears to be struggling to raise the $70m it was searching for at the start of this month, as its shares continue to be suspended from trading.

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Whitehaven positions for a tilt at giant Kestrel coal mine

Whitehaven Coal is understood to be positioning itself to line up for the $US3bn-plus Kestrel coal mine process when it comes up on offer.

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EMR Capital readies adviser to consider options for 29Metals

Private equity firm EMR Capital is believed to close to hiring an adviser to decide what to do with its stake in copper miner 29Metals.

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