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Landslide kills more than 200 people at Congo mine

Landslide kills more than 200 people at Congo mine

A landslide triggered by heavy rain has killed more than 200 people at a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, the nation's mines ministry says.

Fortescue founder losing sleep over AI nightmares

Fortescue founder losing sleep over AI nightmares

Fortescue founder losing sleep over AI nightmares

Fortescue founder losing sleep over AI nightmares

Andrew Forrest has told a business summit that he's awed by artificial intelligence but also considers the technology incredibly dangerous.

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

The Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Marra peoples have been awarded more than $54 million compensation against the NT government in their long-running case.

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'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout

Iron ore miner Fortescue has raised its interim profit and will pay out 65 per cent of earnings to shareholders, as it continues to decarbonise its business.

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart and Bunnings performed strongly in the first half of 2025/26, owner Wesfarmers says, but another of its well-known chains is lagging.

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Gas producer to cut jobs, review assets as profit falls

Australia's second-biggest gas producer will cut one in 10 jobs and weigh up its local gas portfolio after its full year profit fell for a third straight year.

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

BHP copper pivot steps up but iron ore headwinds remain

The world's biggest miner has broken operating records across multiple resources in the recent half as it continues to expand its exposure to a key base metal.

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

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

'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.

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time

Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time

British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto says it has abandoned talks over a potential merger deal with rival Glencore.

Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

Farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'

Neighbours of Australia's biggest gold and copper mine allege dust from its tailings dam has poisoned their land, in a "disaster" for health and agriculture.

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

Authorities say 200 people have been killed in a landslide at coltan mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Gold has topped $US5,500 for the first time in history while silver has just about quadrupled to near $120 an ounce.

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

An Australian oil and gas giant has posted stronger production and revenues despite weaker commodity prices, as two long-awaited projects ramp up.

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.

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Geopolitics an earning gem for Aussie rare earths miner

Global supply constraints and trade tussles are benefiting Australia's largest rare earths miner, helping nearly double the commodities group's price in a year.

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.

ASX-listed miner has front-row seat to Greenland drama

An ASX-listed miner is trying to revive its rare earth mine in Greenland amid Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory "whether they like it or not".

Groundbreaking CEO calls time at rare earth miner Lynas

With the departure of Lynas chief executive Amanda Lacaze, the mining sector has lost a leading female voice and a key player in Australia's manufacturing push.

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Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals

A $1.2 billion investment in critical minerals will be spruiked by Australia when finance ministers from major economies convene in the US capital.

Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch

One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.

Business chief urges action on racism, anti-Semitism

The outgoing chair of one of the world's biggest commercial explosives makers has pointed to the Bondi massacre as an example of the need to "contain" racism.

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

Westpac's agricultural customers were clear. Its stand against deforestation is of no value, so the bank dropped plans for a forest protection policy.

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

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.

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