ASX tumbles on big bank, Woodside woes
A slump in the big banks and energy stocks pushed the Aussie market into the red on Tuesday, as the RBA struck a note of caution following its long-awaited rate cut.
Mining
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?
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.
Trump’s tariffs could stall rate cut
Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s current tariff policies could push back the RBA’s plans to cut rates in February, economists warn.
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Copper that! Inside BHP’s massive plans for Olympic Dam
Demand for copper is set to boom in the wake of a global push for decarbonisation. We visited Olympic Dam to learn how its long-awaited expansion could help our state cash in.
‘Highest priority’: Billionaire’s pledge to Whyalla
A major Australian steel producer’s international tycoon owner says his company is making “tangible financial headway with our creditors”.
‘Major issue’: 10,000 Australian jobs at risk
The man behind a booming mining company in Indonesia has issued a stark warning about 10,000 Aussie jobs.
‘Major issue’: 10,000 Australian jobs at risk
The man behind a booming mining company in Indonesia has issued a stark warning about 10,000 Aussie jobs.
Mining state sinks into budget black hole
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
ASX jumps after volatile day of trading
The Aussie sharemarket closed up on a strong day of trading, as investors factor in the new US President and how his proposed tariffs will impact the market.
Protesters celebrate huge win over gas giant
A controversial offshore petroleum licence has been cancelled by the government for public interest reasons, after being fought in courts for a surprising reason.
Grim outlook for worker lost at sea
A crew member of a Rio Tinto ship that was en route to Australia remains missing nearly three weeks after he disappeared at sea.
Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit
One of Australia’s richest people has been named in a Texas defamation lawsuit filed by an oil and gas giant.
Surprising reason for ASX’s sudden spike
The ASX 200 finished the week strongly off the back of surging commodity stocks and an unexpected business partnership
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