November
The six BHP leaders who could drastically change the company
The next chief executive faces a big decision over how to maximise the company’s copper division. Some believe a break-up should be on the cards.
CSIRO presses sell at Chrysos Corporation, MacCap nabs $85m block
Shares were offered at a floor of $7.90 per share – a 6.7 per cent discount to the last closing price.
Smelter owners say government should force miners to sell local
With a domestic gas reservation already under consideration, Canberra is being asked to compel Australian miners to sell a share of their ore to local smelters.
Gina Rinehart puts blowtorch on Rio Tinto, BHP over net zero spending
Australia’s richest person has criticised her company’s joint venture partner, Rio Tinto, for torching shareholder value on the “green altar” of net zero.
BHP rules out fresh takeover bid for Anglo American
After preliminary talks, BHP has ruled out a new bid, clearing the final hurdle for the merger plans between Anglo American and Teck Resources.
BHP makes fresh takeover bid for Anglo American
The world’s biggest miner has made overtures to the firm with a cash and stock proposal in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter.
China flexes muscles in escalation of BHP iron ore ban
Beijing has reportedly broadened its ban on purchases of the mining giant’s ore, raising questions about the future of Australia’s biggest export.
‘Unacceptable outcomes’ should be only environment law dealbreaker
For the mining industry, the EPBC legislation is about as good as gets, and it’s a hell of a lot better than what we’ve got. It’s time to compromise.
Australia’s 50 highest-paid CEOs in 2025 revealed
Mining company chief executives scooped the pool this year as the surging gold price lifted company stocks and executive pay.
Chris Ellison retains grip on power after MinRes drops exit deadline
The billionaire said he would “ignore the noise” on his conduct after reneging on a pledge to quit in 2026. Investors handed him $7 million in stock incentives.
MinRes sets governance ‘front page test’ amid regulator probes
Chris Ellison and new chairman Mal Bundey will use Thursday’s annual meeting to reassure investors that the miner is cleaning up its governance issues.
Why you must ‘innovate or stagnate’ as the market transforms
Tokenised securities are being embraced by market players from Nasdaq to Westpac and will allow share trades to settle within minutes, not days.
Pacific Equity Partners’ industrial supplies biz ATOM in bolt-on play
PEP will use the acquisition to broaden out the portfolio at ATOM, which is the No.2 industrial supplies player in the country after Wesfarmers’ Blackwood.
Rio Tinto cuts production, 180 jobs at Queensland refinery
The mining giant says the Yarwun alumina refinery is likely to shut in 2035 and 180 jobs will go as it starts to wind down, in the latest blow for the manufacturing sector.
Unico Silver seeks $40m amid soaring silver prices
The move comes months after Unico Silver pulled in $25 million via a placement at 35¢ a share to accelerate its Cerro Leon and Joaquin silver projects.
BHP found liable for Brazilian mine disaster in UK High Court
The Australian-owned mining giant, which has already agreed to pay billions of dollars in reparations, said it plans to appeal landmark legal ruling.
Former Rio boss Jacques called to give evidence to Mongolian inquiry
Current and former Rio Tinto staff were on a list of witnesses called to give evidence to a Mongolian parliamentary inquiry into the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine.
BHP to learn class action fate for $72b Brazil dam disaster
A UK court ruling against the world’s biggest miner could cost the company billions of dollars in extra compensation for hundreds of thousands of Brazilians.
American activist claims IperionX more dud than critical minerals gem
The ASX-listed resources hopeful has been backed by major fund managers and was valued at more than $3 billion only weeks ago. Now its finances are in question.
ATO returns with new probe into MinRes and billionaire founder Ellison
Tax officials have sought dozens of previously secret documents as they investigate sweetheart commercial arrangements and third-party transactions.