CFMEU bid to thwart BHP vaccine mandate
The mining union has challenged BHP’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, claiming the move was not lawful or reasonable.
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Unions slam BHP over FIFO searches
Unions demand BHP drops policy allowing the personal belongings of FIFO workers to be searched.
Irony in BHP’s latest results
The assets BHP is offloading were the standout in its latest production report, while its cash cow iron ore operations were hit by pandemic-related labour shortages.
BHP production slips as it closes in on Woodside deal
BHP has flagged delays in finalising the deal with Woodside to sell its petroleum assets and will make a call on its $16bn Scarborough project by December 15.
ASX200 ends down 0.1% as banks, miners slip
The S&P/ASX 200 finished slightly weaker after a late retreat, with the big banks and miners in the red after mixed leads from Wall Street.
Big miners change their tune on climate
Don’t for a moment expect a predictable path towards a ‘green future’ among the major mining stocks.
BHP secures key investor support over climate plan
BHP will work on a green strategy with one of the world’s largest steelmakers but has cautioned the road to net zero emissions for steelmaking remains uncertain.
BHP to cut Olympic Dam emissions in half
BHP says it is about to strike a deal which will get the massive Olympic Dam mine in South Australia half way to net zero.
BHP rethinks value of coal assets
Mining giant BHP might be rethinking how much money it is willing to accept for its coal assets as the price of the commodity remains at sky high levels
PwC staff must be fully vaccinated to return to office
The move by PwC comes in the wake of big employers from BHP and other audit firms to mandate a full Covid-19 vaccination policy for staff and contractors.
ASX closes up 0.9% led by commodities
Local stocks have surged nearly one per cent, led by BHP’s solid gains and buoyed by strong commodity prices and US futures.
Standoff at major mines over BHP’s vax mandate
Declaring its mines and offices off limits to unvaccinated staff by February could flow on to thousands of BHP contractors and is opposed by a key Queensland union.
Mining giant unfazed by iron price plunge
BHP has shrugged off the spectacular steel making commodity price slump, saying margins at its massive new mine in WA are ‘healthy’.
BHP to mandate vaccines by January
BHP will introduce mandatory vaccination as a condition of entry to its sites and office no later than January 31.
BHP inks nickel deal with Toyota arm
BHP says it has cut a deal to supply nickel to a second major battery supplier for the electric vehicle market.
Australia’s major miners lead push for net zero
BHP, Rio Tinto, Whitehaven endorse net-zero by 2050 as government ups funding for carbon-capture and storage.
ASX up 1.9%, best day in 10 months
Stocks rally 1.9 per cent cent, led by mining and banking companies including BHP and Westpac. It was the best day in 10 months. S&P 500 and iron ore futures up, suggesting another strong US session.
‘No’ vote urged on BHP climate plan
Proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewis recommends shareholders reject BHP’s climate transition plan, saying it’s unclear if the targets are science-based.
ASX drops 1.5%, CSL, BHP, Fortescue hit
Stocks finish 1.5 per cent lower, hurt by biotech giant CSL, BHP and Fortescue Metals. Retail sales fall 1.7 per cent. Oil prices hit their highest level since 2018 and iron ore jumped.
From a jam factory to a global empire
John Dorman Elliott conquered the world through beer and was the white knight in the most terrifying takeover battle Collins Street had seen, for BHP.
ASX ends lower as Evergrande falls
Australia’s sharemarket fell slightly at the end of a volatile week. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 0.4% at 7342.6 and suffered its first three-week fall in seven months.
ASX up 0.3%, resource giants gain, insurers hit
Stocks lose ground to close just 0.3 per cent higher, driven by resource giants. Insurers IAG and Suncorp down on earthquake claim woes. China’s Evergrande strikes deal with bondholders.
Fortescue smash sinks ASX, as iron ore falls
ASX 200 recovered slightly by the close from a 1% drop after iron ore continued to freefall. Fortescue lost 11%. Iress down 10.5%.
ASX closes up 0.6%, banks, CSL, BHP gain
Iron ore futures -12% in 2 days, ASX 200 gives up early strong gains, closing 0.6 per cent higher. Bank stocks, plus CSL, BHP, South32 gain. Jobless rate fell to 4.5% but employment dived.
BHP pushes on with potash venture
BHP has revealed its regret over the amount of money already sunk into its Jansen potash project in Canada and said it was open to bringing in a partner.
BHP wrestles with steel emissions challenge
BHP has ultimately backed away from setting a hard target for steelmakers that account for about three-quarters of its Scope 3 emissions.
How $55M could leave a CEO feeling underpaid
Andrew Mackenzie only pocketed $55m for his six-and-half year stint at the helm of BHP while his successor Mike Henry has already notched up $28m for 18 months in the top job.
Woodside faces $US3.9bn cost for BHP deal
BHP’s $US3.9bn remediation figure for its oil and gas fields, within market expectations, eases concerns Woodside Petroleum may face a bigger strain on its balance sheet.
BHP boss Henry lands monster payday
BHP boss Mike Henry has become one of corporate Australia’s top earners with his annual pay more than doubling to $19.7m.
Get set for a $40bn deluge of dividends
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