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.
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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.
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‘Another one will be game over’
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BHP defends dividend after profit fall
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The town where mining is not welcome
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The making of a ghost town
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Palmer company loses port court battle
CLIVE Palmer’s Mineralogy has lost its long-running court battle with its estranged Chinese joint venture partner over the Cape Preston port in WA.
Coal mining giant’s bitter fight
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How BHP beats the big banks
THE upside of the mining giant’s share price fall has been a high dividend boosted by a falling Aussie dollar.
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