Analysts give cautious welcome to Rio lithium buy
A lithium pivot offers Rio growth options as the market heats up, analysts say.
Mining
Both sides claim victory at Beetaloo
A battle over one of Australia’s biggest untapped gas provinces has seen green groups trumpet a legal win even though ongoing drilling was given the green light.
ASX brings Syrah’s Tesla surge to a premature halt
No details, no trading – the ASX has halted the exchange of Syrah shares as it queries the details of a graphite deal with Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Twiggy beats off BHP for Canadian nickel play
Andrew Forrest has seen off an attempt by BHP to snatch control of an emerging nickel district in Canada.
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Cooling in mining blamed for WA job slump
WA’S unemployment rate has risen by the highest amount in the nation, with the government blaming the cooling on the mining sector.
Discount for miners to unlock Qld fortune
THE Queensland government is considering offering reduced royalties for an initial period to miners that open up the Galilee Basin.
Report says SA’s mining workforce to grow
A NEW report suggests 35,000 more jobs will be created in South Australia’s mining sector by 2030.
Gold prices down, so miners produce more
GOLD miners in Australia are targeting higher ore grades and producing more to combat weaker prices
Firm condemns Qld Irwin reserve mining ban
RESOURCE firm Cape Alumina says others will be put off investing in Queensland following the government’s decision to ban mining at a northern reserve.
Mining boom waste will haunt PM: Windsor
FORMER federal independent MP Tony Windsor has backed a union’s calls for a sovereign wealth fund to help share the benefits of the mining boom.
Second mining boom possible: Abbott
OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott says the coalition will help make a second mining boom possible if it’s elected.
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