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The Western Australian government is doggedly pressing ahead with land acquisition at James Price Point, setting space aside for future gas developments, despite Woodside axing its onshore Browse project plans.
Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's Fortescue Metals will miss targets for this year's iron ore shipments and a planned infrastructure sale.
Shares in gold producer Reed Resources were hammered in early trade today following an update on its Meekatharra gold operations.
Emeco Holdings shares have been hit hard after downgrading its profit forecast for the second time in two months.

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