Elliott pushes for 'a visionary' BHP chairman
Activist shareholder Elliott Management has fired its latest salvo at BHP, calling on the mining heavyweight to appoint a new chairman who is "strong, experienced, and visionary".
Glencore's $US3.5b coal buy to face competition scrutiny
Glencore bid to buy more coal mines no slam dunk
Glencore set to emerge as Australia's dominant coal producer with mine buy
Yancoal is under pressure to match Glencore's $US2.55 billion bid for Rio's NSW coal mines
Glencore outbids Yancoal for Rio's Hunter Valley coal mines
Swiss miner-trader Glencore said it had offered $3.37 billion for coal mines owned by Rio Tinto in the NSW Hunter Valley, outbidding a previous offer from Chinese-owned Yancoal.
Finkel puts energy security centre stage - but what about the cost?
Alan Finkel has released his review of the electricity market but plenty of questions remain.
Litigation may derail troubled Boart Longyear revamp
He's the businessman who famously took on the government over inflated land values, now Anthony Maurici has Boart Longyear in his sights.
Adani project no closer to lift-off, despite fanfare
There is clearly a lot riding on Adani's Carmichael coal project going ahead, but it is not yet assured.
Gold seen rising to four-year high
Gold may extend gains after climbing to the highest level in six weeks following disappointing monthly US economic reports.
Clive Palmer lawsuit against Prime Minister is back in court
A Queensland judge has found comments made by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull about Clive Palmer and the demise of Queensland Nickel "could well be viewed" as a suggestion the mining magnate had acted fraudulently.
Palmer sells Queensland Nickel HQ
Embattled businessman Clive Palmer has sold the head office of his Queensland Nickel company.
Coal isn't coming back, not even with Trump's help
President Donald Trump just made good on his campaign vow to leave the Paris climate accord. Now, the hard part: making coal great again.
Iron ore slides below $US56 mark
After a miserable May, iron ore opened the new month on the back foot.
Corruption case should serve as warning of 'China's realities'
Once one of China's most powerful steel executive will serve 15 years in prison after corruption and bribery conviction.
Dispute with ATO isn't about 'tax avoidance' says BHP
BHP defends its Singapore marketing hub where it is accused of routing profits and says it is confident of its position in a $1 billion dispute with the Australian Taxation Office.
Adani royalties deal 'could hold back $253m'
New analysis reveals impact of five year deal with state government.
BHP board set to select new chairman in June: sources
BHP's board is expected to select a new chairman at its June meeting to replace long-serving former Ford Motor Co boss Jac Nasser, according to two sources.
Nickel falls to 11-month low
Nickel prices tumbled on investor concern over rising supply from top producers Indonesia and the Philippines.
Mine games. Why Adani is banking on the unbankable
You would think Adani would have given up on Australia's biggest coal mine by now.
Adani royalties deal could apply to mines throughout Queensland
The royalties deal struck with Adani could also be available to existing mine operators in Queensland, Treasurer Curtis Pitt says.
Court rejects New Acland mine expansion
Queensland's Land Court has recommended rejecting the expansion of the controversial coal mine.
Gas consumers hit by declining competition
Declining competition in gas markets, which is leaving consumers exposed to surging wholesale prices
Adani reaches coal mine royalty agreement with Queensland government
The deal follows tension between the Left and Right factions in the Palaszczuk cabinet over royalties for the Adani mine.
'I don't want them to finish up like me': Calls for black lung compensation
Retired coal miner Percy Verrall believes compensation should be on the table for workers affected by the insidious black lung disease.
WA 'catastrophe' puts Rio, BHP in firing line
The cash-strapped Western Australian state government will ask Rio Tinto and BHP to pay an upfront multi-billion dollar fee in exchange for cancelling an ongoing levy on their iron ore production.
Options for US shale unit under review: BHP
BHP Billiton is assuring shareholders that it's exploring numerous options for its contentious US shale unit amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Management to carry out a wider review of petroleum operations.
WA may ask BHP, Rio to cash out iron ore levy
Western Australia may ask Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton to pay potentially billions of dollars to end a mining rent tax to help patch a budget decimated by lower commodity prices.
Iron ore down 8.4pc in a week as volatility returns
Iron ore tumbled last week, falling below the $US58 a tonne mark on Friday, and volatility risk has risen, according to NAB.
Queensland shunts $1 billion Adani rail loan role
Prospects for the controversial Adani coal mine have dimmed further with the Queensland government saying it wants no role in any federal loan to support the project.
Queensland government settles on royalty plan but doubts remain
The future of Adani's proposed multibillion-dollar Carmichael coal mine remains under a cloud even after Queensland declared it had settled on a royalty regime.
Palaszczuk rules out royalty holiday for Adani
Queensland cabinet has decided not to grant a royalty holiday for the Adani Carmichael mine.