This week brings news that Rio Tinto plans to cut costs at its iron ore business while Laing O'Rourke has lost a $215 million contract at Roy Hill mine. Elsewhere, the NSW Greens have announced that they want to end all coal mining in the state.
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For more information on the lead stories this week check the links below: