Brad Thompson

Brad Thompson is The Australian’s mining reporter, covering all aspects of the resources industry and based in Perth.

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ASIC launches formal probe into MinRes and Ellison

Australia’s corporate watchdog has ramped up its investigation into Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison over his involvement in an elaborate tax evasion scheme.

Brad Thompson

China tradeMining & Energy

Pictures of Fortescue AGM in Perth at Optus Stadium.Pictures of Andrew Forrest, during the AGM in Perth.Photo Ross Swanborough. 061124

China strong enough to survive US trade war: Forrest

The mining magnate has stressed China’s ‘horsepower’ means trade will be healthy despite US election results, while outlining Fortescue’s future green energy plans.

Brad Thompson

MiningMining & Energy

22/11/2017Mineral Resources chief executive Chris Ellison at the miner's annual general meeting in Perth.pic Colin Murty The Australian

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund puts MinRes on notice

Future Fund has raised issues with MinRes boss Chris Ellison along with BHP over the handling of its Samarco disaster.

Brad Thompson and David Ross

MiningMining & Energy

CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - October 21, 2024: Andrew Forrest meets with King Charles III at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Fortescue execs face bonuses backlash

Fortescue intends to grant performance rights regardless of whether shareholders vote down the move at the company’s annual meeting in Perth on November 6.

Brad Thompson

AnalysisMining & Energy

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison. Pic: Supplied by Mineral Resources.

Luck runs out for talisman mining boss

Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison had an uncompromising style that has delivered billions of dollars in profits, but a late twist has muddied his reputation.

Brad Thompson

MiningMining & Energy

Chris Ellison booted from MinRes after tax probe

The board-ordered investigation found mining billionaire Chris Ellison had at times failed to act with integrity and financial benefits flowed from Mineral Resources to parties, including his daughter. Shares drop more than 8 per cent.

Brad Thompson

Rich-listersMining & Energy

Iron ore heiress reaps $277m as bitter legal ruling looms

Angela Bennett’s Wright Prospecting has posted a $277.2m profit as she awaits the outcome of a bitter legal battle with fellow iron ore heiress Gina Rinehart.

Brad Thompson

DefenceCompanies

US Navy’s Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) during sea trials. This vessel (which is actually designed in Australia and built in the USA by Austal Ships of WA) uses the RAC Plus panelling produced by CBG Systems - I checked with the managing director Javier Herbon to make sure I have the right vessel. Also attached is a much lower-res one of three at shipbuilder Austal USA's Mobile, Alabama, yard.

AUKUS is safe no matter who’s in the White House: Austal chair

He was appointed, and then sacked, by Donald Trump as US Navy secretary but Austal chair Richard Spencer is comfortable the future of the alliance is safe.

Brad Thompson

MiningMining & Energy

The Wodgina lithium project, operated by Mineral Resources, in the Pilbara Region of Western Australian.

MinRes banks on customer relations to dodge scandal fallout

The mining and contracting company says its relationships with key customers are strong enough to withstand any reputational damage from a tax scandal involving founder Chris Ellison.

Brad Thompson

MiningMining & Energy

Chris Wallin, Mining richlister and Qcoal boss, has just made a big donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Brisbane City, Friday 25th March 2022 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Coal baron banks $400m, moves away from Queensland mines

Reclusive billionaire Chris Wallin says he shifted investment away from Queensland over the past two years because of the former Labor government’s disdain for mining.

Brad Thompson

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