‘Unlucky country’ warning from our business leaders
Rising crime and poor health outcomes have been triggered by sagging productivity and the tough economic environment, CEOs warn as they call for a ‘Team Australia’ approach on policy.
Perry Williams
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Queensland mining magnate Sam Chong will splash out $1.6bn on a stake in two Queensland coal mines after striking a deal with resources giant Anglo American.
Keep AI moving to reap rewards: HubSpot
US software player HubSpot wants curbs on AI but says a freeze on the technology is unrealistic.
Tech’s ‘toddler problem’ amid regulatory wrestle
Big tech has promoted privileged and ‘quirky’ employee perks for years, but there’s cause for concern in indulging childlike behaviour says prominent commentator Kara Swisher.
Coal mine to axe 200 over failure to secure Eraring supply deal
NSW producer Centennial Coal is axing 200 jobs at its Mandalong mine after failing to win a new supply deal with Origin for its Eraring coal-fired power station.
Lithium jobs at risk as WA mine paused
Western Australia’s resources industry has taken another hit after a major lithium mine was mothballed amid ongoing weak prices for the battery making material.
Papua LNG faces new delay
DataRoom understands that Total may look to pause transport and civil works contracts as it reconsiders the cost and scope of the 5.6 million tonne-a-year facility.
Saffioti shrugs off iron ore price dip
West Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state’s more bullish price forecasts for iron ore despite a sharp fall in the commodity over China weakness.
Picking mining winners ‘a race to the bottom’
The critical minerals sector has been pressuring the federal government for additional processing support after a sharp fall in prices.
Fossil-fuel approach ‘foolhardy’: Gina Rinehart to tell Bush Summit
The billionaire will raise concerns over the ability of renewable energy to replace baseload coal and gas, saying ‘humungous’ spending will be needed on solar and wind as Australia’s electricity grid faces an uncertain path to green power.
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