Bourse back with a vengeance as miners, IT stocks surge Miners, IT and real estate stocks have led the bourse higher as dip buyers helped stage a dramatic comeback for local equities - for the time being. AAP · Feb 9
Australian shares reverse early dip as miners soar The local bourse has gained for a second straight session, supported by resurgent gold stocks and a positive outlook for the Aussie dollar. AAP · Feb 4
These voices are the loudest in Australia’s ‘climate wars’ There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and opponents come out in force and duke it out. The Conversation · Feb 3
Aussie shares leap to three-month high after holiday The local share market enjoyed its best day of the year so far, led by strong gains for BHP and Rio Tinto, while the Aussie was close to a 16-month high. AAP · Jan 27
Fortescue breaks iron ore output record, but costs drag One of Australia's biggest miners has broken a production record, but operating costs and one project's underperformance has underwhelmed investors. AAP · Jan 22
Aussie shares extend losses as banks and BHP slide Sluggish banks and heavy miners have dragged the bourse lower, against a backdrop of broader uncertainty as the US-Europe trade stoush over Greenland continues. AAP · Jan 20
BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production Shares in the world's biggest mining company are down despite high commodity prices and multiple record production beats due to a multibillion-dollar blowout. AAP · Jan 20
Aussie shares at 11-week highs after rock-solid week Strong financials and IT stocks have helped the bourse to a fifth straight session of gains, as investors take profits on miners after a huge week for metals. AAP · Jan 16
Aussie shares creep higher as miners rally, banks drop The raw materials segment has notched two record highs in as many sessions as geopolitical worries and scarcity drive up precious and industrial metals prices. AAP · Jan 14
Bourse clocks best session of new year as miners charge Australia's raw materials segment has led the broader market higher, as economically and strategically important metals continue to catch a bid. AAP · Jan 13
The 3 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for 2026 Gold’s explosive surge in 2025 has left Caledonia Mining, Alamos Gold, and Gold Royalty as three high‑conviction ways to ride a potential move higher in 2026. Barchart · Jan 9
Glencore and Rio Tinto are at it again – and it seems the markets smell action Many of the old challenges remain but there are a number of reasons why this time a deal of some kind could be possible The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Banks lead Australian shares lower but miners lift A rally in raw materials stocks hasn't been enough to buoy the bourse, with five of 11 local sectors recording significant losses. AAP · Jan 6
Shares snap three-week win streak despite final sprint Australian shares have showed no signs of a Santa rally despite gaining in Friday trade but losing for the week as energy stocks plunged. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Anglo American drops plan to pay bosses millions in bonuses after $50bn Teck merger backlash FTSE 100 miner’s U-turn follows investor opposition to payouts when deal completes, including estimated £8.5m to CEO
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025 China reportedly wants to do more deals in its own currency. Australia’s banks aren’t ready In October, media reports suggested mining giant BHP had accepted a deal to settle about a third of its spot iron ore sales to Chinese customers in China’s own currency, the renminbi (RMB), rather than US dollars.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Mining giant abandons project in coal royalties stoush Mining giant BHP Mitsubishi Alliance is continuing its war with a state government over a progressive coal tax regime, pulling out of another project.
Euronews · Nov 24, 2025 BHP scraps Anglo American copper mega-merger after repeat failed bids Australian mining giant BHP has dropped its renewed bid for Anglo American after preliminary talks, clearing the way for the miner to move ahead with its own plans.
Benzinga · Nov 24, 2025 BHP Loses 'The Last Throw Of The Dice,' On Anglo American Acquisition After a rollercoaster weekend, BHP (NYSE:BHP) has definitely walked away from the last-minute attempt to acquire Anglo American (OTC:AAUKF), weeks before its shareholders vote on a $53 billion merger with Teck Resources (NYSE:TECK).
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025 Mining giant BHP drops latest bid to buy rival Anglo American FTSE 100-listed miner forces Australian company to walk away from takeover after rebuffing second approach
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 BHP abandons latest takeover approach for mining rival Anglo American The talks took place weeks ahead of Anglo’s shareholder vote on its mega merger with Canadian firm Teck Resources.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025 European defence company shares fall amid Ukraine peace talk hopes; Novo Nordisk reports Ozempic fails to help with Alzheimer’s – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Novo Nordisk finds its semaglutide drug fails to help in Alzheimer’s treatment
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 24 November: Revolut valued at $75bn, miners abandon deal talks London’s biggest fintech Revolut has been valued at $75 billion (£57 billion) after completing a fundraising round that makes it worth more than Barclays.
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 BHP ends copper group chase, remains biggest producer BHP has hosed down chatter it still has a keen interest in copper play Anglo American, confirming it's no longer pursuing a merger.
AAP · Nov 19, 2025 'It is home': coal closures not the end of rural towns The closure of mines marks the end of an era for some rural towns, but one coal community wants to show the nation how it can thrive in the energy transition.