Long game: Behind BHP’s pitch to Anglo’s investors
Anglo American had been on BHP’s radar for years – not months – although the Australian giant believed it had to get its own house in order before any mega-deal.
Mining
Mega $60bn deal set to reshape Australia
Australia’s largest mining company is swooping in on a rival coal and copper giant in a transformative $60bn takeover bid.
Copper wars are on as BHP’s CEO bets it all on Anglo
In making the high-risk $60bn mega-deal, BHP’s boss Mike Henry needs to prove the miner is not slipping back to its destructive old habits.
Nation’s filthy rich beg for government cash
Mega wealthy Aussies have banded together to beg governments after shock forecasts that leave them wanting.
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Australia’s richest men settle $35bn squabble
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Price crash that could devastate Australia
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Shutdown of Aussie industry fast-tracked
One Australian state has ramped up its phase out of an industry in a win for “relentless people power”, according to one MP.
Where to next for gold after its strong run?
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Rinehart: ‘Things are far worse in Australia’
The billionaire miner has had a furious spray saying government policies means the country is being left vulnerable and unable to pay its bills.
$28 billion takeover of Aussie company
An Australian gold miner has announced it will back a mammoth takeover offer in one of the biggest buyouts of the year.
Hands off: McGowan warns states on GST grab
Western Australia has posted a $3.3bn budget surplus, but Mark McGowan says he won’t tolerate cuts to the state’s GST share.
Gov’s $2.4bn boost for cost of living relief
Major changes to taxation for one industry will bolster the government’s coffers as it seeks to help Australians doing it toughest.
Albo reacts to multibillion-dollar ‘obsession’
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Mysterious move could cripple Australia
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