Call to strip Rio of global ranking
Indigenous groups have called for Rio Tinto to be stripped of its status as a global human rights leader.
Mining Energy
Pro-coal Labor MPs demand mine action
Two senior federal Labor MPs have urged their Queensland counterparts to approve a stalled extension to the New Acland coalmine.
Power station at risk ‘without bigger grant’
A new coal-fired power station in central Queensland has told the Morrison government it could be in jeopardy unless it receives more taxpayer funds.
Haunted by a sordid Bahrain bribery tale
At the outset the plan was simple. And while the scheme unravelled in 2008, Alcoa is still feeling the impact today.
Resource stocks hold the line
Resources is one pocket of the market with a positive outlook and attractive valuations, according to the head of Fidelity in Australia
Refinery receivers take on ruling
Queensland Nickel’s liquidators have appealed the verdict that prevented creditors chasing more than $100m from Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy.
‘Overhaul of mine hire needed’
Labor’s Joel Fitzgibbon is appealing for a bipartisan overhaul of mining employment, to encourage more permanent workers and fewer labour hire contractors.
‘Let ALP candidates speak freely on mining’
Townsville’s Labor mayor has urged the federal ALP to select regional Queensland candidates who are allowed to publicly express support of new mining projects.
Viva sees refinery role in fuel security push
Retail fuel sales have begun to recover as coronavirus travel restrictions have lifted, according to Viva Energy boss Scott Wyatt.
Santos pitches Narrabri as D-Day nears
Santos has sought to assuage concern over its $3.5bn Narrabri CSG project in NSW ahead of a crucial planning tour.
Origin Energy plugs in to the future
Sit down with Frank Calabria for half an hour and you get a sense of the state of flux in the energy sector.
Rio confirms Oyu Tolgoi blowouts
Rio Tinto says expansion at Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia will cost more, take longer, and produce less copper than initially thought.
Sun sets on solar leader
One of the nation’s top 3 solar contractors has fallen into administration following an 80 per cent drop in sales.
BHP punt on Bass Strait gas
BHP is looking at boosting its gas supplies in Bass Strait amid expectations it may pursue a sale.
Saudis threaten oil-price war
Saudi Arabia has threatened to ignite an oil-price war unless fellow OPEC members toe the line.
‘Second blast’ at Anglo coalmine
There has been a suspected second methane blast underground at Anglo American’s Grosvenor coal mine, where five miners were badly injured in an explosion on May 6
BHP extends robot truck rollout
BHP has sought to calm job fears as it moves to introduce autonomous trucks at a second Queensland coal mine next year.
Rio’s Jacques shakes up ELT
Rio Tinto boss Jean Sebastien Jacques has reshuffled his executive leadership team, promoting a rising star to his inner circle.
Oil Search slashes jobs in crude crunch
Oil Search will slash nearly 600 jobs, a third of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting drive sparked by the oil price crash.
AGL outlines coal early-exit paths
AGL Energy would consider the early shutdown of its coal power plants but only if all of its customers demand green power.
Coalmine ‘had safety problems from start’
Mining giant Anglo American’s Grosvenor mine was plagued by safety problems as soon as it started operating.
Australia carries can for huge Shell writedown
Shell has blamed several of its high profile Australian gas projects for the bulk of a looming writedown of up to $US9bn.
Linking exec pay to carbon cuts
AGL’s boss Brett Redman will be the first top-50 company boss to have his pay linked in part to carbon reduction progress.
Boost for Kalbar mineral sands plan
Unlisted Kalbar Resources has won $144m from US-based private equity firm Appian for its Fingerboards project in Victoria.
AGL to link pay to carbon cuts
AGL will be the first top 50 company to link executive pay to carbon reduction, as it commits to being carbon neutral by 2025.
Ampol ‘open to consolidation’
Fuels retailer Ampol has opened the door to potential consolidation among Australia’s four remaining refiners.
Power players facing cash crisis
Australian electricity retailers face emerging risks from the COVID-19 pandemic.
BP sells chemical arm for $US5bn
The British energy group hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic slashing demand for oil will sell its petrochemical business to rival Ineos.
Wind power more than hot air in this market
The $868.6m battle for wind energy producer Infigen tells you the market thinks there is upside in renewables.
Iberdrola lifts offer in hot battle for Infigen
Spanish giant Iberdrola bumped up its offer for Australia’s largest listed renewables generator, Infigen Energy.
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