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.
Mining
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.
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China spooks ASX from record high
The ASX 200 has fallen from a record high, as investors are disappointed with the economic growth of Australia’s largest trading partner.
ASX continues record breaking week
The ASX has closed at another record high this week, driven by stronger than expected Australian economic news.
ASX falls from record high
Australia’s sharemarket has temporarily fallen from its record high on Tuesday, as tech stocks offset strong gains by banks and miners.
Markets rise on Chinese stimulus rumours
The Australian share market rose to a near record high off the back of Chinese stimulus package rumours and a better than expected global economic outlook.
How Rio’s powerplay is rewriting the rules of lithium
The mining giant’s $10bn bet has electrified the struggling industry. However, Rio will bring a different mindset to lithium.
Aussie shares rise on Wall St rebound
Aussie shares crept higher on Wednesday on the back of a Wall St rebound, despite a sharp sell off in heavyweight mining and energy stocks.
FIFO worker’s drunken act in Qantas lounge
Details of how a female FIFO worker sexually harassed two colleagues in a Qantas lounge have been revealed.
Aussie shares sink on China stimulus gloom
The Australian sharemarket fell on Tuesday following muted stimulus measures from China and a sharp pullback on Wall St.
The powerful message behind Rio CEO’s big lithium bet
With all the focus on copper, the global miner is pivoting towards a metal which few of its rivals are taking seriously. This is why.
‘Started at 17’: Young tradie’s insane salary
A young Aussie has revealed her wild yearly salary after starting out working as an electrician when she was just 17 years old.
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