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The NSW government says it is closely monitoring the risks posed by tariffs, including for Tomago, which consumes 12 per cent of the state’s electricity.

‘The uncertainty is killing us’: Our aluminium town’s nervous wait

NSW is home to Australia’s largest aluminium and steel producers. And the government has warned Donald Trump’s tariffs are the biggest threat to the state’s economy.

  • Penry Buckley

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US President Donald Trump has a very selective memory.

Trump set to unleash a lot of pain as he fails to learn from history

Donald Trump and his advisers are proving to have very selective memories. His latest move will benefit few but hurt many.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Ivan Glasenberg drove the 2012 merger of Glencore and Xstrata.

Glencore should give ground to seal a deal with Rio Tinto

If either side needs to compromise on the takeover price to get a transaction done, it’s Glencore that needs to make sacrifices now to secure a better future.

  • Javier Blas
Glencore has faced shareholder demands for greater disclosure on how pursuing new coal projects is aligned with global efforts to fight climate change.

Coal mines cast doubt over $260bn Rio Tinto, Glencore merger

Analysts at CreditSights said any potential union would raise questions about strategic alignment and corporate culture and whether the two were a good match.

  • Nick Toscano
A deal would potentially create a $US158 billion behemoth to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP, which is worth about $US126 billion.

Rio-Glencore merger could create a copper powerhouse

Rio Tinto shares fell 0.5 per cent to $118.99 on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that Rio had been involved in early-stage merger talks with Glencore.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo and Nick Toscano
The recovery of China’s property sector is crucial for Australia’s economy.

Rio Tinto sends a China warning amid property crisis

Mining giant Rio Tinto has warned China’s crisis-stricken property market poses an ongoing threat to Australia’s most valuable export, iron ore.

  • Nick Toscano
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Gel Aguaviva has been missing since December 26.

Crew member missing off Rio Tinto bulk carrier headed for WA

The iron ore giant confirmed on Thursday Gel Aguaviva, a deck fitter on board its bulk carrier RTM Zheng He, went missing on December 26.

  • Hamish Hastie
Morgan Stanley says lithium has “likely found a near-term floor,” but further cuts are needed to bring the market back into balance.

Lithium’s rocky patch: Key building block of EV revolution faces uncertain future under Trump

While prices have started to pick up again, this major green energy metal’s fortunes in 2025 will hinge on whether electric vehicles sales can maintain their momentum.

  • Simon Johanson and Nick Toscano
The NeoSmelt site in Kwinana.

‘Holy grail for Western Australia’: New world-leading green steelmaking location announced

The West Australian government has announced the location that will be turning Pilbara iron ore into steel, making the state finally “more than just a quarry”. 

  • Emma Young
Rio Tinto is struggling to overhaul its troubling workplace culture.

BHP, Rio accused of allowing sexual harassment on sites

Two class actions filed allege the world’s two largest miners sent female staff to remote sites knowing there was a high risk of personal danger, and then punished them when they reported it,

  • Jason Scott

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