Lawyer claims Brazil dam disaster evidence will expose BHP safety failures
A “blockbuster” trial due to start in October will expose evidence of deliberate decisions made by BHP up to board level to prioritise profit over safety, a lawyer says.
- by Simon Johanson
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Rio ready to pull trigger on mega iron mine in sensitive rainforest
The mining giant is a step closer to digging up 1.5 billion tonnes of iron ore over the next 26 years in Guinea’s Simandou mountains, a sensitive habitat for endangered chimpanzees.
- by Simon Johanson
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PM disappointed with BHP nickel shutdown: ‘We’ll be holding them to account’
BHP has promised to offer redeployment to 1600 front-line staff after closing its WA nickel despite help offered by the state and federal governments.
- by Simon Johanson and Peter Milne
The Grollos are bullish on Mount Buller, despite the threat of less snow
It’s been a slow start to this year’s ski season in Victoria – and climate change poses an ongoing threat – but business on the slopes is booming.
- by Simon Johanson
Australia’s office block problem is getting worse
Office property valuations have collapsed by more than 10 per cent and alarm bells are ringing that they could fall even further.
- by Carolyn Cummins and Simon Johanson
The mining giant ignoring the climate wars
BHP is reducing emissions by buying renewable energy, electrifying its diesel-guzzling fleet of mining vehicles and cutting fugitive coal mine methane emissions.
- by Simon Johanson
China’s global grip on rare earths an ‘uncomfortable reality’
An Australian miner is hoping to change the playbook on critical minerals, warning that China’s stranglehold of the sector is an existential threat to Western countries.
- by Simon Johanson
The Melbourne luxury hotel that needs just one thing
Tall enough to cast a shadow over Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens, the 61-level luxury hotel is vacant despite a strong recovery in Australia’s hotel market.
- by Simon Johanson
Get on with orderly energy transition, says Origin boss
Origin chief says switch from coal power to renewable energy should be done in the most cost-efficient way for customers.
- by Simon Johanson
AGL invests in new tech to help cut customers’ power prices
The power giant will be able to manage and trade the energy customers generate from solar panels and batteries at home.
- by Simon Johanson
Within a mile of the customer, a new breed of super-tall ‘vaults’
Scarce and expensive land close to city centres is forcing developers to look up rather than out and consider adding layers to traditional warehouses.
- by Simon Johanson
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