Pirates show path to investing success says manager of millions

The Australian sharemarket will be populated increasingly by pirates if one local investor gets his way

Need for 'national interest test' to head off gas shortage

Canberra should step into the gas market to head off a looming supply crunch

How BHP became enmeshed in fears of electromagnetic pulses

US businessman Paul Singer says collapsing BHP's dual-listing structure could unlock significant shareholder benefit.

Boundary Bend to 'go for growth' as olive oil prices surge

Boundary Bend is seeking to consolidate its position in the market by advancing negotiations for a significant capital raising to fund a new plantation near Mildura.

Fortescue shares dive as iron ore price slide deepens

Fortescue shares slumped on Thursday as a steep decline in the spot iron ore price and lower production in the March quarter soured sentiment.

$3.3b sale: Chinese Rio mine purchase gets green light

The largest acquisition by a Chinese government entity of Australian assets has been greenlighted with FIRB not opposing the $US2.5 billion purchase of Rio Tinto's suite of NSW coal assets.

'Lots of costs, not much gain' - BHP hits back

BHP has ramped up its campaign opposing a push to adopt a simplified corporate structure, arguing it could cost as much as $US1.3 billion for negligible gain

To get the answer, investors must ask the right question

• ANALYSIS

Do BHP shares trade at a discount or a premium? Asking the correct question is essential in deciding whether any rejig has merit.

Australia could be 'left behind': Rio calls for tax cut

Australia received the bulk of Rio Tinto's taxes over the past year, even as it remains locked in dispute with the tax office over tax shifting abroad.