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'Things won't change': PM insists GST deal is iron clad

Anthony Albanese has promised he won't backtrack on a generous GST deal for WA, despite protests from other jurisdictions that it's unfair.

AAP · Aug 24

New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration ban

New Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously imposed by the former Labour government. Resources Minister Shane Jones stated the permit signifies the nation's openness for business. Australian company EnZed Energy received the permit for the Taranaki Basin.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

BHP accused of 'American-style' strikebreaker tactics

BHP stands to lose $120 million a day if workers follow through with threats to stop work at the mining giant's Port Hedland facility, unions say.

AAP · Jun 12

Franklin Resources' Q2 2025 Earnings: What to Expect

Franklin Resources will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit profit dip.

Barchart · Apr 23, 2025

New Zealand Rethinks Opposition To Deep-sea Mining

New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

East coast gas not affected by Japan exports: minister

Japan's decision to on-sell surplus gas bought from Australia is not causing east coast shortages and any fears are wrong, according to the resources minister.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

By not mining vital minerals, NZ is ‘offshoring its own environmental footprint’ – is that fair?

When Resources Minister Shane Jones recently unveiled his draft strategy for mineral mining, it was quickly criticised by the Labour opposition as “taking New Zealand backwards”. One environmental group even called it a “love letter to mining companies”.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Aussie mines are the world's cleanest and greenest, Resources Minister Madeleine King says during a quest to lure investment away from a rival commodity giant.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Jobs jackpot from national critical minerals strategy

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

AAP · Jun 20, 2023

Business groups push for climate deal but warn government against conceding too much to Greens

The government has been locked in negotiations with the Greens and key crossbenchers for weeks over its proposed changes to the so-called safeguard mechanism, with the Coalition remaining steadfastly opposed.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023