Cheap solar could help Australia become more than just a ‘dig and ship’ economy
When it comes to domestic solar and battery installations, Australia is a trendsetter. More than four million homes…
Inside China’s housing collapse as prices reach their lowest level in 20 years – and what it means for Australia
Chinese house prices have crashed to their lowest level in 20 years, with homeowners who bought in 2005…
More than 1,000 fish killed in Darwin Port after iron ore pollution
More than 1,000 fish have died at Darwin Port after exposure to acidic iron ore contamination, triggering an…
AUD/CAD medium-term parity case builds, on metal boom and RBA outlook
Australian Dollar has taken a clear leadership role among commodity currencies as the new year starts, outperforming peers…
How Algeria could help China plug iron ore gaps and gain pricing power
In the heart of Algeria’s Sahara Desert, Chinese state-owned giant China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has completed laying…
Why first Simandou iron ore shipment to China marks a global milestone
The launch of Guinea’s US$20 billion Simandou iron ore project marks a globally significant milestone. The event on…
Why Australia’s ironclad future is under threat
When it comes to minerals, none are more critical for Australia than iron ore. While the rush for…
Imports from China account for more than 5 million Brazilian jobs, study says
Chinese imports supported 5.2 million jobs in Brazil, more than twice the number tied to exports to China,…
BHP scraps renewable energy projects, casting doubt on emissions targets
Mining giant BHP has dumped plans to build a major renewable energy project at its flagship iron ore…