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.
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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.
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Big miner issues blunt warning to Aussies
A leading mining figure has delivered a dark speech warning that Australians will need to “do more, move faster and work harder” to maintain prosperity.
Aus mining giant makes major iron ore call
One of the world’s biggest mining companies has shifted their focus away from iron ore, towards the mineral it believes will drive the global energy transition.
Mining giant sacks ‘rare’ number of workers
Cutbacks like this are rare, given Rio Tinto still makes a staggering profit shipping iron ore to China.
Trump tariffs snap ASX three day winning streak
The ASX200’s three day winning streak came to an end on Tuesday, as markets digested President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement on US tariffs.
Cop injured as 170 protesters charged
Police have charged 170 climate protesters over their alleged involvement in temporarily shutting down a major shipping channel in Newcastle.
‘Refusing to comply’: 138 arrests at protest
Police say on Sunday, a large group of people entered a shipping channel and interfered with the movement of vessels.
‘I hate what I’ve done’: MinRes boss
Mineral Resources faced a fiery AGM, as the board addressed shareholders for the first time since allegations of misconduct by founder Chris Ellison were aired.
Shock findings in mining giant report
A mining giant boss has apologised after a review into its workplace culture exposed multiple allegations of sexual assault, bullying and racism in the past year.
Australia faces $70 billion iron ore blow
Australia could miss out on $70 billion a year if it does not pivot to producing “green iron” as countries like China decarbonise.
Aussie execs freed after $250m ransom
A Perth-headquartered miner has freed three detained staff in West Africa by paying a military government nearly $250m.
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