Massive Rio Tinto train crash
Three locomotives and 22 iron ore wagons have been impacted in an autonomous train collision.
Mining
Asbestos concerns ‘until at least 2100’
Health and workers’ rights advocates are pushing ministers to curtail asbestos, warning it could linger into the next century despite being banned in 2003.
ASX records best day in three months
The Aussie sharemarket has remained strong in the wake of a less than ‘hawkish’ interest rates decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Fears over rare earth minerals ‘cartel’
It’s an industry key to the future of clean energy but there are rising fears that it could turn into a powerful cartel.
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Miners save ASX from ‘dull’ day
One sector has blown all others out of the water on the share market on Tuesday, reaping the benefits of a major announcement out of China.
ASX dips at start of week
Share prices in the mining sector have plummeted on Monday, triggered by the declining price of one product.
Gina Rinehart’s major court battle begins
The legal battle between Australia’s richest woman, the rival to her father’s company, and even her children is playing out in a Perth courtroom.
Update on lost radioactive capsule case
An investigation into how a tiny radioactive capsule went missing before it was found in an intensive search has found mining giant Rio Tinto was not at fault.
Few winners as ASX ends flat
Some companies have managed to escape Thursday’s trading with a boost to their share price as the ASX ends flat.
Another sluggish day for ASX
The Australian share market has ended Tuesday on a low with a few lucky sectors managing to escape the dip.
Aussie company’s share tumble
One unlucky Australian company has had its share price plummet while the market has remained relatively steady.
Billionaire’s ‘alleged relationship’ probed
Amid the split of Australia’s richest couple, Andrew Forrest was subject to a secret investigation which cleared him of an anonymous claim.
Markets respond to new RBA boss
An encouraging sign has emerged after the Prime Minister announced that Phil Lowe would be replaced as Reserve Bank governor.
ASX bounces in best day in 6 months
The Australian share market has followed Wall Street to leave all sectors in the green on Thursday.
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