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"I'm not saying that we should be shutting mines tomorrow and kicking people out of jobs," he said, "(But) there's a lot more work that needs to be done."

More iron ore rail cars will be made in Western Australia rather than overseas in the latest manufacturing commitment in the state.

Rio Tinto has caught up with iron ore peers BHP and Fortescue Metals Group as the latest to join a global coalition of top companies looking to cut emissions.

John Risby - a former Newcastle BHP steelworks general manager - rose through the ranks at BHP and became a 'people's manager'.

'I asked him if he knew where my parents were.'

Increasing investments in green infrastructure are boosting copper demand. However, the recessionary environment could hamper the industry’s near-term prospects. While it might be best to wait for a better entry point in Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), two copper stocks, BHP Group (BHP) and Vale S.A. (VALE), could be worth adding to your…

Despite the ongoing supply chain disruptions, the industrial sector has witnessed growth in factory production. Additionally, accelerating the adoption of advanced technology should boost the industry’s prospects. The industrial conglomerate 3M Company (MMM) has recently announced layoffs, and its overhanging legal woes look concerning. Thus, we think fundamentally strong industrial…

BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine paid $264 million to the state government in coal royalties last financial year on the back of a massive spike in coal prices, the company's annual report has revealed.

Reading between the spreadsheet lines, the annual earnings season gave a few hints of what is to come for corporate Australia and the broader economy over the next year.