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PM disappointed with BHP nickel shutdown: ‘We’ll be holding them to account’
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PM disappointed with BHP nickel shutdown: ‘We’ll be holding them to account’

BHP has promised to offer redeployment to 1600 front-line staff after closing its WA nickel despite help offered by the state and federal governments.

  • by Simon Johanson and Peter Milne

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Green light for Red Metal in Sybella rare earths testing

Green light for Red Metal in Sybella rare earths testing

Red Metal’s metallurgical testwork has given a green light to the rare earths at its Sybella play near Mt Isa, boosting hopes for a potential mining operation.

  • by Craig Nolan
The mining giant ignoring the climate wars

The mining giant ignoring the climate wars

BHP is reducing emissions by buying renewable energy, electrifying its diesel-guzzling fleet of mining vehicles and cutting fugitive coal mine methane emissions.

  • by Simon Johanson
Rescue practise goes wrong at BHP’s Leinster nickel mine

Rescue practise goes wrong at BHP’s Leinster nickel mine

A rescuer needed rescuing after a safety drill went badly wrong at BHP’s Leinster underground mine, leaving a miner dangling over a 150-metre deep shaft.

  • by Peter Milne
‘Do you vacuum your lampshades?’ It was an idyllic town. Now it’s cursed by coal dust

‘Do you vacuum your lampshades?’ It was an idyllic town. Now it’s cursed by coal dust

A former local returns to the small NSW town of Muswellbrook, where he finds an expanded open-cut mining sector, a hollowed-out community and dust – everywhere.

  • by Ryan Butta
Big miners, energy sector drag ASX to a loss

Big miners, energy sector drag ASX to a loss

The Australian sharemarket slid on Tuesday, reflecting a mixed trading session on Wall Street after a US manufacturing report suggested its economy is slowing.

  • by Jessica Yun and Millie Muroi
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ASX slumps, tracking losses on Wall Street; BHP falls after scrapped Anglo deal

ASX slumps, tracking losses on Wall Street; BHP falls after scrapped Anglo deal

The Australian sharemarket fell for a third consecutive trading session to a one-month low, as investors sold off equities amid concerns persistently high inflation would prompt the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates high for longer. 

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
BHP walks after Anglo breaks off the engagement – but never say never

BHP walks after Anglo breaks off the engagement – but never say never

Anglo American’s refusal to engage with BHP forced the world’s largest miner to abandon its $74 billion mega-deal.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
BHP walks away from $75b takeover bid after Anglo rejects push for more talks

BHP walks away from $75b takeover bid after Anglo rejects push for more talks

BHP has abandoned its six-week pursuit of rival Anglo American after a plea to extend takeover talks was turned down.

  • by Simon Johanson
BHP’s expensive date with the Anglo directors

BHP’s expensive date with the Anglo directors

The Anglo American board has finally agreed to let BHP put forward the case for its now $74 billion takeover plan after the Australian mining giant upped its offer for the second time.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Anglo rejects BHP’s $74 billion third offer, but leaves door open for deal

Anglo rejects BHP’s $74 billion third offer, but leaves door open for deal

BHP has gained a one-week extension to come up with an improved and binding takeover offer for Anglo American after its rival rejected its latest bid.

  • by Simon Johanson