BHP Group Ltd rises Friday, underperforms the Materials sector
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Rio shareholders urged to vote for unification
UK hedge fund Palliser Capital is ramping up its campaign for Rio Tinto to abandon its London listing, challenging shareholders to consider rival BHP’s performance since it ditched dual listing.
Bets are off over BHP returns for Anglo with Mike Henry exit
With chatter that a new chief could be taking the helm at the mining giant, sources say it is likely to spell the end of any mega deal plans.
ASX 200: Banks, gold miners help offset tech, energy falls
Gold record rings alarm bells for the global financial system. ASX ends flat as CBA and gold miners soar. Macquarie shares climb on $2.8bn asset sale to Nomura.
White House win for Rio Tinto, BHP as copper mine gets fast track
Rio Tinto and BHP are big winners from the White House’s battle with China to seize control of critical minerals used in energy and military projects after the White House fast-tracked the duo’s Resolution copper project in Arizona.
Hiring more women has made BHP ‘safer and better’
BHP chief executive Mike Henry says reaching the 40 per cent female employee milestone across its global ranks has given the miner a ‘distinctive competitive advantage’.
Energy stocks rebound leads ASX higher
The local sharemarket extended gains in afternoon trade, driven by a sharp rebound in energy stocks and buoyant gold miners. Jobs data won’t push RBA rate cut in May. BHP gains on steady March quarter. Woodside spikes on LNG deal, oil price.
Hunter jobs rest on BHP’s hydro dream
The future of 2000 workers is under the spotlight with BHP set to close NSW’s largest coalmine in 2030, amid demands for the Albanese government to step in to safeguard the Hunter Valley region.
BHP axes more contractors as coal price falls
BHP-run coal miner BMA has dumped contractors hired for rehabilitation work in Queensland.
Trump thump: ASX 200 haemorrhages $112bn
Trump tariffs trigger GFC echoes as market trims falls. Treasurer warns on recession risk, flags potential 50bp rates cut. Fears of Black Monday-like crash as traders reel from speedy rout. AUD back above US60c.
ASX halves fall to 0.9pc even as Trump tariff fears grip Asia
Trump tariff relief as Aussie beef escapes ban, medicines exempt. Asian equities slump as China, Japan urge dialogue. Last-ditch reprieve for Gupta’s InfraBuild. APRA lifts ANZ capital buffer, demands over concerns.
Aussie giant’s big move to get rich in Africa
Australia’s biggest miner boasts operations in Australia, Chile and Canada, and now it’s making a new play for Africa.
ASX 200 slumps; Star close to Queen’s Wharf deal
Casino operator’s deal with Hong Kong partners to help avoid administration. Ex-dividend trading, oil price slide weigh on bourse. Insurers face $2bn-plus hit from Cyclone Alfred. APRA moves to tighten financial board rules.
Union claims victory in BHP, Rio recruitment drive
The Electrical Trades Union has signed up hundreds of workers at key BHP and Rio Tinto operations, in a shake-up of the Pilbara’s industrial relations landscape.
Top tips to strengthen your share portfolio
Investment experts deliver their latest buy, hold and sell recommendations for Australian listed companies.
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure on acquisition hunt
The coal port operator says it is identifying opportunities for diversification through acquisitions.
Whyalla needs innovative thinking to be revived for nation
Perhaps in a few years international companies will be buying Australian green steel from Whyalla. We won’t know if we don’t try, and we are well placed to succeed.
BHP in spotlight: Dividend drop and a road map for copper
BHP’s finance chief Vandita Pant explains the result and dividend cut to retail shareholders as the group focuses on copper.
BHP goes cold on M&A as dust settles on Anglo bid
BHP is questioning the wisdom of large-scale acquisitions in the sector after its $77bn takeover tilt at Anglo American.
The $50bn strategic bet that’s set to change BHP forever
The BHP of the future will be less reliant on Australia and even less about iron ore as CEO Mike Henry reshapes the miner. Is it the right strategy?
BHP boss throws down gauntlet on productivity
The mining giant says the outcome of union attempts to regain a foothold in the iron ore industry will have a big bearing on investment after its dividend fell to an eight-year low.
Worrying move from Aussie mining giant
Australia’s largest miner will pay shareholders their lowest interim dividend in eight years after a massive profit slump.
RBA delivers ‘hawkish’ rate cut; ASX down
Reserve Bank cuts rates 25 basis points, takes official cash rate to 4.1 per cent. First cut in more than four years. NAB, Westpac, CBA and ANZ lower home loan rates. Qatar-Virgin deal gets ACCC nod. Gold to outshine $US3000: UBS, Goldman.
ASX pares losses; Bendigo Bank, Westpac lead bank falls
Margin pressures dent Westpac, Bendigo Bank earnings. BlueScope, A2 Milk lift on results beat. Star investors buoyed by new financing offer from Oaktree. Audinate leaps as cost controls improve earnings.
Start-up raises $12m to turn rocks into carbon-busting ‘superpower’
Arca is trialling with BHP the use of mining tailings to absorb greenhouse gases which could remove ‘gigatonnes’ of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
New chair in the bank, BHP leadership focus shifts to CEO
After locking in former NAB boss Ross McEwan as its next chairman, the mining giant will turn its attention to finding a suitable successor for chief executive Mike Henry.
Banker Ross McEwan will shape BHP for decades to come
The former NAB chief executive has one major job ahead as he takes on Australia’s most powerful board role.
ASX hits record; Woolworths cutting jobs; BHP finds new chair
CBA and Computershare hit records. Woolworths cutting jobs. AGL narrows guidance after profit fall. Suncorp’s March cash windfall, buyback promise. Star ex-boss: Casino ‘run in clean and legal’ way. BHP appoints new chairman. US CPI data next equity markets trigger.
BHP corruption probe hones in on select mine rehab sites
BHP has narrowed its corruption investigation to certain coal mine rehabilitation sites in Queensland, with the scandal over alleged fraud by contractors maybe not as widespread as first feared.
Major contract for Olympic Dam expansion study awarded
BHP has awarded a $40m contract to progress the proposed expansion of its copper smelting and refinery facilities at the Olympic Dam operations in South Australia’s Far North.
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