Native title ruling paves way for $700m in compensation
The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.
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Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy
Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.
Mine giant denies it’s to blame for community division
Native title holders are seeking $1.8 billion in compensation from an iron ore miner as a long-running legal dispute over a Pilbara mine draws to an end.
Clean industry pitch to save town from job losses
Gravity energy storage in disused mine shafts and critical mineral development are part of a pitch to save a mining town set to lose a big source of employment.
Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices
China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent.
Rio Tinto profit falls on drop in iron ore price
Weaker iron ore prices have shrunk profit to a five-year low at Rio Tinto, which is also grappling with a shareholder push to scrap its listing in London.
BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand
BHP will pay shareholders an interim dividend of $A78 cents per share, down from $A1.13 per share a year ago, after a 23 per cent profit drop.
Community, Country ‘ruptured’ over iron ore mine damage
Traditional Owners are seeking $1.8 billion from an iron ore miner over economic loss and cultural damage at a Pilbara mine site.
Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine
President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.
Eleven dead, six hurt in Pakistan blast near coal mine
A roadside bomb has struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in restive southwest Pakistan, killing at least nine people.
US pitched deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
Police say pepper spraying ‘peaceful’ protester lawful
Police say the pepper spraying of a man claiming to be peacefully protesting was justified because he was impeding an arrest, as the activist's trial starts.
Cultural landscape ‘obliterated’ at mine, court told
Traditional owners seeking compensation from iron ore miners have been effectively "locked out" of their Country, a court has been told.
“Doesn’t get any worse’: towns brace for cyclone Zelia
Locals are preparing for Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which is being described as big, strong and unpredictable as it heads for coastal towns.
Gunmen in Mali kill 25 civilians in convoy attack
Mali's military says gunmen have attacked a convoy of vehicles escorted by the army, killing 25 civilians mostly gold miners.
Clean energy incentives clear last major hurdle
Australia is one step closer to transitioning away from fossil fuels after major tax incentives for clean energy passed the Senate.
Aussie university joins $230m future materials project
Sourcing and processing materials needed to transition to renewable energy is the focus of an international research project, with Australians at its heart.
Jobs on a string in major energy grid expansion project
A transmission project in one of the most rugged parts of the world is a "litmus test" for whether a state government can stop jobs going offshore, an MP says.
Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland
Denmark has reportedly told US President-elect Donald Trump's team that it is willing to discuss boosting security in Greenland without an American takeover.
Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment
Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.
Milestone for renewable energy to power iron ore port
An energy project combining cyclone-busting solar panels and a big battery has been built in the Pilbara region to decarbonise iron ore port operations.
Australians urged not to walk but to work on the moon
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is urging local researchers to look to space for answers to some of earth's biggest challenges.
Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners
A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.
Australia needs to ‘step up’ critical minerals supply
Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.
Trucks, trains and dozers drive Fortescue’s ‘real zero’
Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining.
Big coal miner stares down protests, shareholder vote
Shareholders voting at Whitehaven Coal's annual general meeting have supported the company's executive remuneration plan, defeating moves to spill the board.
Santos rejects attack on ‘speculative’ net-zero roadmap
Santos says public statements it could reach net-zero emissions by 2040 were not misleading because its roadmap contained targets and not promises.
Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM
Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion.
Political dogfight erupts over PM’s plane promotions
Australia's major party leaders are embroiled in an increasingly personal stoush after revelations the prime minister accepted a stack of flight upgrades.
Australia to test drive a battery electric dual-cab ute
An electric ute prototype from Toyota will be put the test in Australia during the next year but there is no word on when it might be released for sale.
BHP digs in over coal royalties and labour hire stance
Multinational BHP says it will continue to work with the Queensland government over coal royalties after protesters demonstrated outside their AGM.