Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have slowed down in Australia’s first quarter due to a number of market uncertainties according to data acquired by Pitcher Partners and Mergermarket.
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Mining’s view on the election
While we may have a new government, we still have the same anger. The Dirt explains.
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Rinehart places confidence behind coalition
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart has weighed into the post election commentary saying the coalition needs to fix Australia’s economic issues.
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Coalition to “reboot” mining boom
The newly elected Abbott government isn’t wasting time, getting straight to work on a number of its election promises; with incoming minister Andrew Robb declaring it will “reboot” the mining boom.
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Controlling carbon with more coal
Major coal miner Peabody Energy has a plan for Australia's economy which it says will help the country reach its environmental goals. Alex Heber reports.
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Coalition explains its environmental approvals plan
States will not have the final say on environmental approvals if the coalition wins the election.
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What’s in it for miners? #election2013
Whether you’re an avid Labor supporter, a loyal blue ribbon Liberal voter, a ‘swinger’ or a minority party advocate, as Australians get ready to go to the polls its important for miners to consider what the industry will look like under a Coalition or a Labor led government.
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A social licence to mine
Going back to basics, mining produces materials that make the industrial world as we know it, spin.
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Australian opportunity at risk
In the midst of what was a lively week in the nation’s capital, the Minerals Council of Australia has hosted its National Minerals Week.
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Gray remains resources minister, new environment minister announced
Federal resources minister Gary Gray will keep his portfolio under a Rudd run Labor government.
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Palmer’s “super Sunday” of candidate announcements and proposed policy
Mining magnate come minor party leader Clive Palmer claims the latest round of Labor leadership speculation has been fuelled by the growing popularity of his Palmer United Party.
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Bumping up taxes won’t close mines: Greens
Lifting mining taxes won’t lead to mine closures, Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson claims.
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We would scrap mining tax: Abbott’s budget reply
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would scrap the carbon tax and the mining tax if it wins the September election.
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Tony Abbott reveals IR policy, promises better conditions for workers
Australia’s resource industry employer group has welcomed Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s workplace relations policy, saying it is a step in the right direction on critical workplace issues.
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Mining tax forecasts slashed
Earnings for the Federal Government’s mining tax have again been revised down, with the latest figures predicting it will only raise $800 million.
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MCA have slammed plans to impose two new taxes on resource sector
The federal government is expected to announce two tax changes that will affect the mining sector as it tries to plug a $12 billion hole is this year’s budget.
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Unemployment will rise as mining jobs go: Wayne Swan
Wayne Swan is warning the unemployment rate is set to rise as some mining jobs disappear.
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Axing fuel tax credits will hurt mining industry: QRC
The mining industry says that any move to cut the fuel tax credits for the off-road use of diesel mine vehicles will threaten the viability of future developments.
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Corporate and financial records stolen as Palmer’s office broken in to
Mining magnate Clive Palmer says a burglary at his company’s Brisbane office overnight was politically motivated.
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I’m standing to be the next PM of Australia: Clive Palmer
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has announced he will form his own political party for this year’s federal election, fielding candidates in 150 House or Representative seats as well as the Senate.
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