Australian shares extend win streak to six sessions The local share market rose 0.3 per cent to a nearly four-week peak and closed just 54 points away from its all-time high. AAP · Jan 29, 2024
Afternoon Update: thousands march in Invasion Day rallies; Israel braces for ICJ ruling; and trans swimmer takes legal action Calls to address Indigenous incarceration rates and ongoing deaths in custody at the forefront of Invasion Day protests The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024
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Aust shares near record high on second-last trading day The local bourse has finished the day up 0.7 per cent, in need of just a 0.25 per cent gain on Friday to set a new record high. AAP · Dec 28, 2023
Molycop woes may be manufacturing's point of no return Molycop woes may be manufacturing's point of no return Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023
Chancellor prepares to depart from a 'wonderful honour' The University of Newcastle chancellor reflects on a decade stint. Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2023
BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap In a world-first pilot project, technology will be used to turn greenhouse gas emissions into rock at an Australian nickel mine. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Chancellor prepares to depart from a 'wonderful honour' The University of Newcastle chancellor reflects on a decade stint. Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023
'Success not assured' for Aussies in clean energy race Australia's economic engine room is facing a moment of truth as rival mining nations go all out to win the clean energy minerals race, BHP warns. AAP · Nov 19, 2023
Australia shares higher despite mining sector selloff The ASX200 climbed by 0.26 per cent to again hover just below 7,000, while BHP and Rio Tinto dropped on China's attempt to contain iron ore prices. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
‘You are killing us’: Mariana survivors face ill health, lost culture and a long wait for justice When a dam burst eight years ago in a Brazilian mining town, the toxic mud swept downriver, crushing all before it. Affected communities are still fighting in the courts – and mourning a way of life that has disappeared for ever The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
BHP asserts green credentials despite backlash BHP says its investment in critical minerals shows it is bringing about the clean energy transition but critics denounce the environmental impact of its mines. AAP · Nov 1, 2023
Higher labour hire pay threatens viability: Qantas, BHP Unions and major companies are going head to head over proposed labour hire laws, with the latter arguing higher pay rates will threaten business viability. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
AAP · Oct 30, 2023 BHP workers threaten strike action over pay dispute A union representing hundreds of train drivers at BHP's WA iron ore mining operations say workers have voted to start industrial action amid a pay dispute.
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Whitehaven to buy two coal mines for up to $6.4b Whitehaven will pay up to $6.4 billion for BHP's Daunia and Blackwater coking coal mines in Queensland, transforming itself into a metallurgical coal player.
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Australian stocks rise as China's economy rebounds The local share market has climbed for a second straight day, rising 0.3 per cent as China announced its economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter.
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 BHP reports strong copper production in first quarter The Big Australian says it is on track to meet full-year production guidance across all assets and the integration of OZ Minerals' mines has gone well.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Rio, BHP warned of investor pressure on steel emissions Australia's largest diversified miners are being urged to come clean on the greenhouse gas emissions pumped into the atmosphere by the world's steelmakers.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Energy giants fail on climate lobbying disclosures Australian companies are lagging behind the US on disclosing their spending on political lobbying around climate change policy.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023 Scottish publishing house closes business due to ‘complexities of Brexit’ A RENOWNED Scottish publishing house is winding down business due to the financial impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2023 BHP seeks extension for Mt Arthur Mt Arthur Coal's current mining approval expires in June 2026.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Summit tackles 'resource anxiety' over energy materials Governments must do more to attract capital for critical minerals, and as quickly as possible, to win in the energy transition, BHP CEO Mike Henry warns.
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.