Loy Yang failure sparks demerger doubts for AGL
An untimely breakdown at AGL’s major Loy Yang A coal plant has caused concerns among analysts and investors ahead of a demerger decision.
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Evolution urges migration boost to ease skills crisis
Evolution Mining chairman Jake Klein has backed calls for Australia to lift its skilled immigration intake to ease the growing skills crisis across the Australian resources sector.
AGL fault threatens Victoria’s winter power
The biggest power station in Victoria, which provides 30 per cent of the state’s power needs, may be without one of its four generation units until August 1.
Grim China warning for Aussie export
Bleak new modelling suggests the status of Australia’s second-biggest money spinner is under “imminent” threat from China.
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‘Major step forward’ for mega mine
UPDATE: THREE key mining leases have been approved, paving the way for Adani’s Carmichael mega coal mine to go ahead.
Chinese gas investor buys $1b Santos stake
CHINA’s largest private gas company will buy a $1 billion stake in Santos, making it the Australian energy company’s biggest shareholder.
BHP boss bearish on iron ore price
BHP Billiton’s chief executive says he remains bearish about the iron ore price, more than any other commodity that the global miner deals in.
When will Clive stop passing the buck?
PALMER United Party leader loves pointing the finger when scandal strikes so much not even his five-year-old daughter is safe.
Palmer won’t commit to rehiring
THE future of almost 550 workers at Queensland Nickel remains in doubt, with Clive Palmer refusing to commit to rehiring them.
Palmer’s management ‘piss-poor’
A FEDERAL MP has delivered some harsh words about Clive Palmer as workers at his Townsville refinery remain in the dark over the future of their jobs.
Surprise lifeline to Clive’s sacked workers
UPDATE: Clive Palmer’s embattled nickel refinery has received environmental approval to reopen, paving the way for 550 workers to be rehired.
Workers at Palmer’s refinery sacked
THE administrators of Queensland Nickel have sacked more than 550 workers at the refinery with employees told they’ll no longer have jobs after Friday.
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