Darren Gray

John Varley, a director of mining giant Rio Tinto, has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by the UK Serious ...

Rio Tinto director John Varley resigns after conspiracy charge

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John Varley, 61, a director of mining giant Rio Tinto, has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by the UK Serious Fraud Office.

The future looks bright for gold prices, according to new research.

Gold tipped to hit $US2000 an ounce, time to be afraid?

Gold bulls may have reason for their optimism on the outlook for the precious metal, the ANZ Bank reckons.

Ken MacKenzie's road to succession at BHP Billiton began on a walk to a South Yarra breakfast six years ago.

Activist investors welcome MacKenzie as new BHP chair

Mining giant BHP Billiton has named famed former Australian packaging executive Ken MacKenzie as its next chairman.

Shares in the infant formula company Bellamy's surged by almost 13 per cent on Thursday.

Milk company Bellamy's in 13 per cent share boilover

Investors have jumped into the infant formula company Bellamy's after it emerged from a two-day trading halt.

Citi has lifted its target price for the Tasmanian-based company's stock to $5.75, a jump of 34 per cent.

Bellamy's capital raising and changes welcomed by analysts

Market analysts have welcomed moves by infant formula company Bellamy's to stabilise the business, saying the steps resolved significant uncertainties surrounding the company and gave it a clearer pathway for sales into China.

Activist investor Elliott has continued its campaign for a restructure of BHP.

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".

Bellamy's has announced a capital raising.

Bellamy's flags $60m capital drive, Fonterra deal

Troubled dairy company Bellamy's has unveiled a $60.4 million capital raising as part of a major overhaul that will see it take control of a new canning facility and recast its supply arrangement with sector giant Fonterra.

Farmers, and their dogs, are jumping for joy over the high prices for livestock.

Record beef and lamb prices send farmer confidence skywards

Confidence levels have surged among Victorian and NSW farmers thanks to record beef, lamb and mutton prices, and favourable seasonal conditions in Victoria and the Riverina, a new survey shows.

Murray Goulburn warns of the need to cut costs further.

Murray Goulburn flags deeper cuts to ensure viability

Without further cost cutting, Murray Goulburn may not meet its farmgate milk price forecast

Misunderstanding: A report says Chinese investors need community acceptance.

Chinese investors urged to win a 'social licence'

Chinese investors wanting to buy Australian farms or agribusinesses must obtain "broad community approval" if they want to operate in Australia, according to a new report to be released in Beijing on Thursday.

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