January 2015
Gold’s resilience a boon for resource companies
Gold has displayed a surprising resilience against the US dollar in recent months, giving the precious metal a tidy boost in Australian dollar terms.
Gold’s resilience a boon for resource companies
Gold has displayed a surprising resilience against the US dollar in recent months, giving the precious metal a tidy boost in Australian dollar terms.
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Pundits say oil price could crash to $US20 a barrel
After five years of relative stability, the crashing oil price is the energy story of the moment. Since June 2014 oil has tumbled more than 55 per cent.
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Copper tipped to rebound in 2015 despite Chinese slowdown
While a continued slide into the new year would see copper approach its June 2010 trough of $US6101 per tonne, analysts remain optimistic of a recovery in 2015.
December 2014
BHP Billiton may have to hang up on mobile phone policy
Mining giant BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance may be forced to review one of its new safety policies at one of its Queensland mines following an order from the Fair Work Commission to reinstate two employees.
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‘If I have to work on Christmas, I’m happy here’
While Christmas Day means myriad things to different people, most people can agree that it is a day of rest, not work. So spare a thought for those whose celebrations are limited to a workroom lunch.