RBA governor says inflation still above target; Matt Kean to retire from politics – as it happened Follow live The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024
'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels. AAP · May 15, 2024
Australia could cut global emissions with green metals Australia could remove much more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions by using its natural advantages, a business leader argues. AAP · May 8, 2024
Fortescue compo should include land and ore, court told A court considering how much compensation traditional owners could receive from Fortescue Metals Group has been hearing evidence on how it could be calculated. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Value of minerals irrelevant to compensation, says FMG Valuers are giving evidence in a court case that will decide how much compensation Yindjibarndi people should receive for FMG mining on their land. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
Electrolyser factory puts regional town on hydrogen map The first manufacturing facility in Australia to build hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale has opened in Queensland. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
FMG mine 'damaged' Yindjibarndi traditions, court hears A long-running dispute between native title holders, the Yindjibarndi people, and Fortescue Metals Group is hearing from expert witnesses. AAP · Apr 7, 2024
Australian shares finish flat, missing Nvidia rally The local share market finished basically unchanged, as Fortescue, Qantas, Medibank Private, Tabcorp, Lovisa, Nine Entertainment and others reported earnings. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
Miners, banks give Australian bourse a little boost The local stock market has finished up 0.1 per cent, as gains for BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue and the banks outweighed a big fall for Lendlease stock. AAP · Feb 19, 2024
China's scrap steel fails to decimate iron ore price for now China's tidal wave of steel scrap has failed to decimate the price of iron ore, which is good news for Australia's mining companies. According to Morgan St... Top News · Feb 13, 2024
Ex-NT chief Michael Gunner resigns from Fortescue role Former Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner has resigned from his job leading the Andrew Forrest-led Fortescue Future Industries. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
Fortescue clears China's iron ore surplus as shipments rise Fortescue is focused on clearing iron ore stockpiles in China as quarterly shipments increase. Find out how the company is managing its output. Top News · Jan 25, 2024
AAP · Dec 28, 2023 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 27, 2023 Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months The ASX200 has finished up 0.8 per cent and is closing in on its all-time high reached in August 2021.
AAP · Dec 18, 2023 Mining giant charges dropped over harassment documents Fortescue Metal Group will spend $1.4 million combating sexual harassment in the mining industry after a workplace safety regulator dropped charges against it.
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Mining firm digs Australia's first electric excavator An Australian mine has deployed the nation's first electric-powered excavator, created as part of a plan to decarbonise mining operations.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Australian shares continue streak as US inflation eases The local share market rose 0.3 per cent, with Fortescue and Rio Tinto hitting new highs while a drop in oil prices pressured producers.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023 Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest in scathing attack on oil and gas industry Australian magnate-turned-green-evangelist says companies that don’t stop burning fossil fuels will have ‘blood on their hands’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023 Afternoon Update: Hamas says truce is close; man charged with raping 90-year-old woman; and essential workers in rental stress Qatar is leading negotiations between Hamas and Israel, while the war in the Gaza strip continues
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.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Reports show new Indonesian industrial park on Borneo, feted as 'green,'' will be powered by coal An industrial park being built in Indonesia on the tropical island of Borneo that has attracted billions of dollars in foreign and domestic investment is damaging the environment in an area where endangered species live and migrate
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023 Afternoon Update: rental price pain worse than GFC; calls for Qantas fines; and India employs people to make monkey sounds Households are spending 55% more on housing than they were in June 2005
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Atagi recommends additional Covid vaccine booster for people over 75 – as it happened Health minister’s office confirms government has accepted expert body’s advice