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Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Rinehart saves Hancock crown jewels, but rivals cash in

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to two rival mining dynasties after a bitter legal feud over iron ore riches.

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

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Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions

Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found.

Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop

Steelmaker pledges dividend bonanza, but shares drop

Weeks after rejecting a takeover bid, BlueScope Steel is promising to return more of its profit to shareholders after delivering a rise in first half earnings.

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

The Stokes family-controlled SGH says it has delivered a strong first-half result, and signalled its not for turning on its rejected BlueScope takeover bid.

'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

As copper prices hover near all-time highs, Rio Tinto's decision to reject a merger might be a surprise, but analysts say the miner has been very disciplined.

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Fortescue breaks iron ore output record, but costs drag

Fortescue breaks iron ore output record, but costs drag

Fortescue breaks iron ore output record, but costs drag

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.

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

BHP shares dip as overspend outweighs record production

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.

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Australia's biggest steelmaker will pay investors a special dividend of $1 per share after rejecting a takeover overture from Kerry Stokes and a US partner.

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope Steel shares fell 1.6 per cent, holding onto most of their gains from this week, a sign that investors think the takeover saga isn't over yet.

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

BlueScope rejects 'opportunistic' $13.2b takeover bid

Australia's biggest steelmaker has knocked back a $13.2 billion takeover offer, saying it "very significantly undervalued" the company.

Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Shares in Australia's biggest steelmaker soared to a 17-year high on a takeover bid but analysts suggest Kerry Stokes and his US partner need to up their offer.

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

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BlueScope Steel keen on Whyalla's iron ore resource

Steel giant BlueScope is leading a consortium to potentially acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, an asset it views as having potential beyond its core business.

Worker killed after steel beam strike at major plant

A contractor has lost his life after a crane dropped a beam at a steelworks undergoing a $1.15 billion blast furnace reline.

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.

Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon

Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.

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One state could help Australia lead green metals race

Australia could help to reduce carbon emissions around the world using green metals but one state is likely to play a bigger role than others.

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Steel made with green energy will be preferred on major government projects in a move hailed by renewables advocates as a step forward for Australian industry.

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

One of the world's biggest mining companies has hit out against Commonwealth and state taxes, arguing they must be competitive enough to attract investment.

No future made in Australia without gas: Bluescope boss

Australian industrial gas users are subsidising the cost of gas going to competitors overseas dues to a broken pricing system, Bluescope Steel's boss says

Aussie shares trade flat amid BHP ore shipping worries

Australia's materials sector weighed on the bourse on reports of a trade stoush between China's iron ore buyer and BHP, while gold surged to a fresh record.

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