Labor is frustrated with Rio Tinto as ‘all options’ on table for Tomago
The government can’t hide its frustration with Rio Tinto, majority owner of the Tomago aluminium smelter, which is…
BHP vs China Inc: What the iron ore dispute says about Australia’s present and future
On the face of it, it might sound like an obscure commercial dispute. But the negotiations between Australian…
‘No understanding’: The extreme cost of living crisis affecting Australia’s most remote communities
It’s just before dusk and a warm breeze is blowing off the Gulf of Carpentaria, carrying the voices…
Bell Bay Aluminium delivers ‘unsettling news’ to staff ahead of power deal expiry
The Tasmanian government is seeking federal intervention for one of the state’s major industrials after negotiations for a…
WA iron ore mining shows no signs of slowing despite price drop concerns
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP are continuing to expand their iron ore foot print in the Pilbara,…
Rio Tinto’s Gladstone coal-fired power station to close six years early
The Gladstone Power Station will close six years earlier than expected. The station, which is Queensland’s largest and…
ASX reporting season: Tariffs and interest rate uncertainty loom over earnings and outlook
If 2025 has taught us anything so far, it’s that nothing is certain but uncertainty, with tariff threats…