‘Say thank you’: Barnaby slams netballers
Barnaby Joyce has joined in on criticising Australian netballers’ moral stance against accepting a $15m sponsorship deal from mining magnate Gina Rinehart.
Mining
Tough choices: What business wants from the budget
Tuesday’s budget faces a tough ask in getting the balance right in supporting the economy, but markets are in no mood for big spending plans.
Twiggy’s big win over Facebook in court
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has had a big win over Facebook’s parent company in court over scam advertisements on the platform.
‘Failures’: ASIC nabs banks, mining giants
Big banks and mining giants are among those caught out by ASIC for “failures” that resulted in a combined total of $230m in penalties.
‘Terrible’: Tragic details of miner’s death
Horrific details have been revealed about the workplace death of a man who became the second person to die at an Australian mine site this week.
One dead, one injured in underground mine
The death of an underground miner in Western Australia’s Goldfields region has been described as a “devastating loss”.
‘Squander a decade’: Warning to billionaire
A climate celebrity has declared a powerful Aussie has made the country “drink the kool-aid” over his energy plan.
Surprising area where rent is surging
Australians across the country are seeing this essential cost go up. But in one area often ignored in property price discussions, it is skyrocketing.
Aussie company breaking China stronghold
From electric cars to fighter jets, the world can’t run without cobalt. An Australian company is making history in the US to challenge China’s control of supply.
Labor’s collision course with franking credits
With talk of a global recession washing over Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers would be better off keeping investors in his corner for the coming financial storm.
Alarm over shortage of critical product
A Rio Tinto boss says that even if every planned mine is developed, the world won’t even have half the lithium it needs for EVs by 2030.
Aussie iron ore and coal boom backfires
You wouldn’t know it but Australia has just passed through a peak of its greatest ever mining boom. There’s a reason none of us feel richer.
Why Origin really walked away from a gas payday
There are bigger forces at play as the energy giant exits one of the world’s biggest untapped shale projects.
Australia to block China’s free trade ambitions
China’s bid to join one of the world’s biggest free trade deals has been slapped down by the Albanese government, who also concedes the US is unlikely to rejoin.
Rio Tinto approves $3bn WA iron ore project
The mining major has approved a new $3bn iron ore project in Western Australia with joint venture partner and China’s biggest state-owned steelmaker, Baowu.
Help for FIFO sexual harassment victims
There are plans to overhaul laws to better protect victims following a damning report into sexual harassment in the mining industry.
Miner claims she was ’pissed on’ by colleague
Details have emerged of women being sexually harassed in the mining industry, and men who witness it doing nothing.
Eye-watering bill in Palmer, McGowan fight
The legal battle between Clive Palmer and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has dealt another blow to the mining magnate.
Clive Palmer’s explosive radio bust-up
Billionaire Clive Palmer has used foul language to describe a newspaper, then abruptly hung up during an odd radio interview.
‘Patronising’: HESTA slammed over ‘greenwashing’
Super fund HESTA has helped fatten the nest eggs of members with their fossil fuel investments – but the calls for them to get out of oil and gas are growing louder.
How Aussies missed billions in fuel savings
A new economic report has found how much Aussies could have saved at the bowser if better fuel efficiency standards were adopted by the government years before.
Explained: How Australia will cut emissions by 43 per cent
With the government set to lock in Australia’s 2030 emissions target, the focus will now move from the 43 per cent figure, to how the cuts will actually be achieved.
‘To the grave’: McGowan whacks Palmer
WA Premier Mark McGowan says he will go to his grave proud of his battle against Clive Palmer despite a judge blasting them both over their defamation case.
Palmer, McGowan defamation call looms
A judge is finally set to hand down his findings in the defamation trial between billionaire Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan.
Aussie miner finds $102 million pink diamond
A 170 carat pink diamond – dubbed The Lulo Rose – is among the largest pink diamonds ever found, its Aussie finder says.
Fresh twist in Palmer v McGowan battle
The defamation court battle between billionaire Clive Palmer and West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has taken an unusual turn.
Big miners lift ASX to two-month high
The Australian sharemarket powered to a gain of almost 1 per cent on Tuesday, hitting its highest level in two months, as mining and energy companies enjoyed a significant rise.
Warning Europe ‘crisis’ could hit Australia
The energy crisis in the UK and Europe should serve as a warning to Australia, it’s been warned.
Rio, Worley join retreat from Russia
Finding an alternative to Russian oil in landlocked Mongolia poses a tricky problem for Rio, and it has no easy way to force a Russian aluminium giant out of its Australian operations.
The state economy defying Covid
The economic boom is expected to continue in Western Australia for another two years despite the pandemic, but experts have issued a warning about one thing.
Driverless vehicles dig in for the long haul
Driverless trucks have made their biggest move in the mining sector since they were first deployed on Pilbara iron ore mines a decade ago.
Texts reveal odd nickname for Palmer: court
Private text messages from West Australian Premier Mark McGowan have revealed what he really thinks of mining magnate Clive Palmer.
Australian billionaire’s ‘critical’ China fear
Mining mogul Gina Rinehart says she’s worried Australia’s rising tensions with China will end up backfiring on us.
McGowan’s insane Covid plan revealed
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has revealed his Covid-19 plan while in Sydney for his defamation trial involving billionaire Clive Palmer.
Coal generation continues to slide
Coal generation in the national electricity market is falling but the fossil fuel still accounts for 60 per cent of supply for the power grid.
Court approves $750k fine for Rio disclosure breach
Rio Tinto’s disastrous foray into Mozambique coal cost the company at least $5bn a decade ago. Now the company can add another $750,000 to the tally.
McGowan denies ‘lying’ about hard border
WA Premier Mark McGowan has denied repeatedly lying about the necessity of the Covid-19 hard border during heated cross-examination at his defamation trial.
Stanmore raising puts final touch on BHP buy
Coal miner Stanmore Resources has timed the launch of its $US506m ($691m) capital raising to back its acquisition of two BHP Queensland coal mines to perfection.
Global scramble for Australian coal
Trade officials in talks with local coal producers as government co-ordinates efforts to find supply for Poland and Asian partners.
Russia bans may boost gas giants
Australian LNG producers are set to cash in as Russian turmoil creates fresh uncertainty in global energy markets.
Record year for cashed-up explorers
Australia’s junior explorers tucked away $11.2bn in new cash in 2021. The trick now will be to turn record raisings into new discoveries.
OZ Minerals aims to be carbon free by 2030
OZ Minerals has joined Fortescue Metals Group in setting an ambitious new goal of making its operations carbon-free by 2030.
Clive Palmer rushed to hospital
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has been rushed to hospital after ambulances were called to his Queensland home.
China’s ‘ruthless’ threat on Aussie industry
It’s a billion dollar moneymaker for Australia, but China is making moves to interfere in the sector to try to stop huge price swings.
Rio splashes record cash on investors
The Australian mining giant has lined the pockets of its investors, but pickings may be slimmer in the year ahead.
‘Disgraceful’: Miners being dudded
Shocking new figures revealed mining workers are being dudded out of more than $6 million in funding promised for one thing.
‘I have to’: McGowan’s Covid-19 promise
Mark McGowan is sticking to a vow he made despite the West Australian Premier’s defamation trial with Clive Palmer being delayed.
Aussie energy firms target Mongolia gas
Mongolia is shaping up to be a happy hunting ground for Australian energy investors looking to tap its vast coal reserves for gas.
Shenghe’s Peak deal hits rules hurdle
A Chinese acquisition of a major stake in an Australian rare earth company is being scrutinised for possible breaches to foreign investment rules.
Maintenance digs into Newcrest profit
Newcrest Mining will pay a $US7.5c a share interim dividend after declaring a $US298m net profit for the first half of the financial year, substantially down on the previous year.
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