Mysterious move could cripple Australia
Recent events in the iron ore industry have raised concerns about its stability, with fresh questions swirling around our key trading partner.
Mining
Mine worker dies on BHP site
A 25-year-old worker was killed in an incident early on Anzac Day in what police have described as a “collision”.
‘A bit rich’: Big sign tax changes likely
As a major industry defends its tax payments, the government remains committed to probing whether it should be paying more.
Dutton move shocks top executive
The Coalition’s refusal to co-operate over a key policy is a “missed opportunity” for the country’s future, a key executive claims.
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The hell that’s right here on Earth
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Rio Tinto will ‘thrive’ despite falling prices
RIO Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis says falling prices are hurting rival producers but increased market volatility will actually help the mining giant thrive.
BC Iron should close WA mines
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Fortescue rejigs rosters as prices fall
FORTESCUE Metals Group has restructured rosters for mine workers in Western Australia’s Pilbara in its latest move to cope with plunging iron ore prices.
Ore slump eats into GST carve-up
NSW is expected to get a smaller than expected slice of the $57 billion GST pie because of the global collapse of the iron-ore price.
Atlas looks to sell assets as price falls
WA’S Atlas Iron is looking to sell assets as it launches an extensive review of its Pilbara operations and finances following steep falls in the iron ore price.
We’re about to lose a billion bucks
AUSTRALIA’S economy could be in for another massive blow, with the news that we’re about to lose billions of dollars. Here’s why everyone is worried.
The Aussie towns destroyed by China’s economic slowdown
THESE Aussie towns were booming. But now, they’re plagued by closed businesses, plummeting property prices and fleeing residents.
Fortescue slashes dividend as profit dives
FALLING iron ore prices have forced Fortescue Metals Group to slash its dividend after suffering an 81 per cent fall in first half profit.
Miner’s future uncertain after $870m loss
IRON ore junior Mt Gibson Iron is considering a move into other commodities after suffering a massive half year loss.
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