February 17th, 2010 by MAGNUS

Steve Galloway, Chairman of Extract Resources, presents at the Mining Indaba 2010 conference in Cape Town

Since the start of 2010, MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate Communication has spread its wings, securing new client mandates and soaring both interstate and overseas to work with its high-calibre list of clients.

Within one busy week this year, at least one member of the MAGNUS team was working in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Perth, Brisbane and/or Melbourne, as well as Sydney, to meet the needs of clients across the mining and resources, banking, financial services, and building and engineering sectors.

MAGNUS Managing Director, John Gardner, recently supported a site visit to Extract Resources’ Rössing South uranium project in Namibia.

Along with Extract, John hosted 20 analysts, brokers and media personnel, giving them a hands-on tour of the site to personally witness the size, scope and potential of Extract’s world-class project from both the air and on the ground.

The tour then headed to the Mining Indaba 2010 conference in Cape Town, to promote and further demonstrate Extract’s commitment to becoming a world-class uranium miner, to an audience of international delegates.

Since the site visit and attendance at Mining Indaba, Extract has received a strong uplift in media coverage and awareness, with a focus on the scale, potential and world-class significance of the Rössing South project.

Meanwhile, MAGNUS welcomed Macquarie Telecom onto its client list in January, commencing investor relations work for the business telecommunications group.  MAGNUS has also been conducting strategic counsel for Hawkesbridge Private Equity and for national independent accounting firm, Taylor Woodings.

January 13th, 2010 by MAGNUS

MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate Communication has continued to win new business with both listed and non-listed companies, including CUA (Australia’s largest credit union with total assets of approximately $8 billion), and national insolvency and advisory firm Taylor Woodings.

In both cases, MAGNUS has been engaged to develop comprehensive marketing-communication strategies to position and profile the companies with their stakeholders, including clients, customers, media, government and regulators. 

MAGNUS continues to work with West African gold explorer Gryphon Minerals, Australian tin and tungsten exploration company Venture Minerals, and Namibian explorer Avonlea Minerals. MAGNUS has recently completed projects for mining accommodation and services company The MAC Services Group, and building and engineering services company Norfolk Group Limited.

Members of the MAGNUS team have also been working extensively with Namibian uranium explorer and developer, Extract Resources Limited.

December 15th, 2009 by MAGNUS

MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate Communication, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Sally Collett to the position of Client Analyst Advisor.

Sally joins MAGNUS after four years working as an investment banking associate in the real estate sector in Australia and the United States across investor relations, acquisitions, asset disposals and capital raisings. Prior to that, Sally worked in Transaction Advisory Services as a senior consultant with one of the ‘big four’ accounting firms. 

Sally’s key role with MAGNUS will be the analysis of the investment profile, share price performance and share register of publicly-listed clients, providing insights and strategies to enhance their investor relations and market communication.  

Sally will also be active in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the analyst, broking and investment banking community, in particular those that are advising to or covering current MAGNUS clients.

MAGNUS managing director, John Gardner, said the appointment of Sally supports MAGNUS’ strategy to build a consultancy offering the full spectrum of investor relations and corporate communication advice.

“We work with our clients to make their communication clearer and more effective across all channels to all relevant audiences, from analysts and brokers, to shareholders, regulators, governments and the media,” John said.

“In conjunction with MAGNUS’ existing investor relations, legal, transaction and corporate communication experience, the addition of Sally to the MAGNUS team will further enhance our capability and capacity.”

Sally has a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts with majors in Accounting and Finance, and has completed post-graduate studies in Applied Finance and Investment with FINSIA.

October 1st, 2009 by MAGNUS

MAGNUS Investor Relations & Corporate Communication has bolstered its team with the appointment of Meredith Hemsley to the position of client advisor.

A qualified lawyer, skilled communicator and strategist, Hemsley brings a new depth of knowledge and experience to MAGNUS, having worked in the legal profession, public affairs and corporate communication.

MAGNUS managing director, John Gardner, said Hemsley’s combined legal, government and corporate communication experience adds a breadth of skills and perspective that will be highly sought by clients.

“Meredith’s legal knowledge from her time with a multi-national law firm, combined with her commercial and communication experience, enhances the specialised skills within MAGNUS to address the complex communication challenges that our clients face,” Gardner said.

Hemsley’s communication and public affairs experience includes client projects in the legal, telecommunications and property sectors. As a lawyer, Hemsley’s expertise includes environment and planning, commercial and intellectual property law. Meredith also has strong research and analytical capabilities, and business media relations skills.   

Prior to joining MAGNUS, Meredith worked for a national consultancy specialising in public affairs and corporate communication.  In addition to her law degree, Meredith has also completed an arts degree with double majors in communication and history.

“In conjunction with MAGNUS’ existing investor relations, transaction and corporate communication experience, the addition of Meredith truly enhances our capability and capacity,” Gardner concluded.

August 14th, 2009 by admin

MAGNUS Investor Relations & Corporate Communication has published a story with the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) on effective investor relations in a recovering market.

Visit the PRIA website and read the article.

August 5th, 2009 by admin

Newly formed agency, MAGNUS Investor Relations & Corporate Communication, has secured international building and engineering services company, Norfolk Group Limited, as a key client.

MAGNUS will advise Norfolk on its investor relations and external communication, to support the delivery of its growth strategy in Australia and internationally.